Tooth Extractions

Sedation Dentistry Seminar April 15

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Afraid of the Dentist? Join our Sedation Dentistry Seminar on April 15 and Fear No More Do you have dental concerns that you avoid because you can’t get yourself to make a dental appointment? Does the thought of having a dentist work on your teeth make you feel paralyzed? Dental Fear is Common… You are Not Alone. Dental phobia or dental fear prevents people from receiving necessary routine dental care, potentially compromising the health and functionality of their mouth and […]

Self Care for a Toothache

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What are your teeth saying? When a tooth hurts, it’s trying to tell you something. Pain is your body’s signal that something is wrong.  A toothache is your body telling you to make an appointment with your dentist.  Your dentist needs to take x-rays and examine your teeth to figure out what’s causing your pain, and recommend treatment to get rid of the pain. If you have to wait for an appointment, temporary pain relief treatments may help until your […]

Extractions

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Photo by lola um Extractions may be one of the most commonly dreaded dental procedures, but they don’t have to be! Your dentist can administer nitrous oxide before giving the local anesthetic and starting the procedure. During the procedure you can listen to music (and at our office) even watch a movie! After an extraction you can expect a small amount of bleeding to occur, but the most important things are to avoid are smoking or drinking through a straw. […]