Sedation Dentistry | Blog Posts
If you’re a dog lover, you probably already know the comforting feeling you get from patting a warm, fluffy canine in times of stress. A dental practice in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, is capitalizing on that comforting feeling and allowing patients to cuddle with an office dog during their dental cleanings. Ellie the schnauzer… Continue Reading:
For many people, going to the dentist’s office can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, dental anxiety has led to entirely new frontiers in dentistry, known as sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry allows the patient to be awake but sedated during their dental procedures, but it comes at a cost- a cost many insurance plans won’t… Continue Reading:
For nearly 40 million Americans (roughly 15% of the population!) dental anxiety is the real deal. But while a little apprehension is totally normal, we don’t want it to come between you and your oral health. If you find yourself avoiding everything from routine exams to dental procedures, Dr. Hill has a few suggestions to… Continue Reading:
When you think about how much revolves around functions of the mouth, it’s easy to see why people have a difficult time allowing someone to mess with it. Many people have had a negative experience at the dentist in the past causing them to avoid checkups all together. Others simply fear the thought of what… Continue Reading:
