Can you imagine a life in which you feel pain or discomfort whenever you chew, yawn, or brush your teeth? This is the reality for many people who live with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is composed of…
Visiting the dentist is a chore for kids. Surely, they would dread even the mention of the word “dentist”. However, it can’t be avoided because kids need to have their mouths and teeth checked from time to time.
Dental phobia is more common than you think, and it stops people from seeking the needed medical attention. Thus, increasing their chances of possibly risking their overall oral health. It is important that people should let their fear get the…
Basing from the data provided by the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, the organization cited that 30% of the people surveyed perpetually avoids dentist appointment because of heightened fear.
Thanks to dental sedation we all can relax during a dreaded procedure. Typically, patients are half conscious when under sedative drugs. No need to fret because you will not lose consciousness except, of course, if you are under general anesthesia.
The sedation used in dentistry heavily depend on its use and power. Your dentist will choose what the best option for you is and it is determined by the dental treatments you need, the duration of the dental procedure, and…
Dental implants rarely go awry, but in every surgery, there is always a chance to fail. According to a paper submitted at SemanticScholar.com, an estimated 5% to 10% of dental implants are unsuccessful.
Dental implant surgery, as per definition, is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts and replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function much like real ones.
Getting a dental implant is definitely a huge step to take especially because it involves a series of surgical procedures, a great deal of emotional preparedness, and not to mention, you are going to need to break the bank just…
Once you have mapped out whether you do want to get dental implants or not and once you have done adequate research about the entire process, another thing that is of great significance is whether you qualify to get dental…