Have you ever heard the statement, “It’s like pulling teeth”? If you have, chances are something was being depicted as very unpleasant or difficult. So yeah, dentists can certainly get a bad rap and be associated with discomfort. The real question is: why? For starters, dentists and dental work tend to be portrayed in not-so-flattering […]
No one likes going to the dentist, and for some people this is a real fear. This fear of dentistry or receiving dental care is called dental anxiety, dental phobia, formally known as odontophobia. Research has shown that about 75 percent of people in the United States experience dental anxiety in different degrees. People who […]
They say, “You are never fully dressed without a smile,” and restorative dentistry can make that statement ring true. From subtle changes to major repairs, your dentist can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile. Are you a person who has given up on your damaged smile? Do you having missed or chipped […]
IV sedation dentistry, like the name sounds, is a form of anesthesia given to patients intravenously before a dental procedure. IV sedation, also referred to as conscious sedation, does not put someone entirely to sleep. IV conscious sedation institutes a state and sensation of deep relaxation, with the goal of disarming and soothing the patient, […]
There are very few, if any, individuals who like to visit the dentist. Perhaps the staff is friendly and the waiting room has nice magazines, but when it becomes time to sit in that chair…some people can be downright frightened. Are you terrified of going to the dentist, or is there something about being in […]
Life can be stressful, but visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be. If you are considering cosmetic dentistry, you might want to also think about sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry is really ideal for cosmetic dentistry, especially when the work to be performed is extensive. Why Sedation Dentistry Pairs So Well with Cosmetic Dentistry Sedation, or […]
There are many reasons why you may need some sort of sedation when you go to the dentist. You may have a phobia of dentist, or may require it because you are having a procedure, such as a series of extractions all at once, that is simply easier when you are sedated. Although a lot […]
Sedation dentistry is used to help calm and relax patients who might have a dental phobia, as well as others who may require additional medication in order to be comfortable during dental surgery. Dr. Ernie Soto is a sedation dentist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with decades of experience in all forms of advanced cosmetic and […]
Everyone wants a perfect smile, and that description usually involves having teeth that are pearly white. There are a number of measures available to those who want to whiten their teeth, but which one is the best choice? The answer to that question lies in each individual’s unique dental circumstances. To choose the most appropriate […]
Being afraid of the dentist is extremely common. In fact, research indicates that as many as 30-40 million people have some degree of dental phobia. If you have moderate to severe dental anxiety, you are not alone, and IV sedation dentistry may be the right option for you. Sedation dentistry offers several benefits for those […]
