Dental tools can be intimidating. An estimated 9% to 20% of Americans shy away from seeing an oral health provider because of anxiety, which can be triggered by the tools that are used. Fear of needles, fear of the dentist’s chair, fear of dental tools and their uses, and even … [Read more...]
Top 3 Tips for Parents: Get Your Kid’s Braces Off Faster
Braces help change our smile, but no one wants to wear them forever. Here are tips to get braces off faster: … [Read more...]
Relaxing Music for Anxiety Control at the Dentist
When it’s time to go to the dentist, do you cringe with worry? Does sitting in your dentist’s chair make you feel anxious? Does the sound of the tools put you on edge? Have you tried relaxing music for anxiety control? … [Read more...]
When Fear of the Dentist Becomes Not Using Your Dental Insurance
If you’re paying for benefits, but fear is keeping you from going to the dentist, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Research has shown that dental anxiety is real, and common. … [Read more...]
Acid Reflux and Your Teeth
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disorder, or GERD, occurs when the contents of your stomach leak up your esophagus. It can manifest in a burning sensation in the throat or chest, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes the only sign of the disease is … [Read more...]