Does the mere thought of seeing the dentist make you nervous? If so, you are not alone. According to the American Association of Endodontists, more than 15 percent of Americans avoid visiting the dentist because of dental anxiety or fear. At Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi, we regularly see patients who are nervous or scared of undergoing dental treatment. If you’re hesitant to visit the dentist, read our tips for easing dental anxiety and fear below.
Do you feel anxiety when visiting the dentist? While dental anxiety is common, some people feel such intense fear that they avoid their dental appointments altogether. This invariably leads to worsening dental health as the state of their teeth, gums, and mouth deteriorates. There are difference between dental anxiety and dental phobia and how this ominous ailment affects patients’ oral health. Let’s look at this further.
Oral x-rays are needed to exam new patients and to keep a clear record the patient’s oral condition. Your dentist may take another set of x-rays every 6-18 months to monitor your oral condition. X-rays help dentists find hidden dental decay, impacted tooth, bone loss, cysts, abscesses and more.
Fillings are used to repair cavities and tooth decay. When it comes to dental fillings, there are two types of material commonly used by dentists, they are natural looking composite fillings and silver-colored amalgam fillings.
Everyone is self-conscious about something. The impact it has on one’s life can be damaging. Unfortunately, for many people who wear dentures, the experience is often one of extreme self-consciousness.
In 2015, a US Oral Care Survey (Biting Into Denture Care) revealed the negative impact dentures (also called snap on teeth) have on self confidence for people who wear them. One surprising result of the survey was that 53% of respondents said they received their first set of dentures at the age 44 or even younger. So we are not just talking about the lost confidence of the elderly.
Summer is actually the best time for kids and teens to start orthodontic treatments. Here are a few reasons why:
Dental implants are the best long lasting tooth replacement solution available. They look and feel like natural teeth and you maintain them just like real teeth. To get the full benefit from dental implants, however, you need to entrust your procedure to the right doctor.
Teeth sensitivity can occur when you bite into a cold ice cream cone or drink a hot cup of coffee. It’s a painful feeling that makes your teeth and mouth cringe. If you suffer from teeth sensitivity it’s usually a sign there’s something wrong. There are many things that can cause sensitive teeth so it’s important to see your dentist right away to find a solution and end your teeth pain.
3D iCAT scan is a state-of-the-art technology in dentistry available only at select dental offices. Cone beam computed tomography (CT) produces three dimensional (3D) images of teeth, jaw bone, nerve pathways, soft tissues and facial bones in a single scan. This technology helps dentists provide precise diagnoses and treatment planning of complex dental cases.
A malocclusion is an abnormal alignment your teeth, jaw or bad bite. It can develop when the upper and lower teeth don’t fit symmetrically. If left untreated, it can lead to health problems.
