Do you have apprehensions about taking your child to the dentist for his or her first checkup? Could that be one of the reasons why you haven't made that first important appointment?
Well, your child's first visit to the dentist does not have to be for a checkup. There's no reason why it can't be a social visit to "get acquainted." If your youngster hasn't been to the dentist yet, the next time you have an appointment, take him along. Let him watch the dentist check your teeth, clean them, etc. There's no better way for a child to understand that dental care is important for your health and good looks.
Believe me, the worst first dental experience is an emergency visit for a toothache or accident-caused injury. Extensive treatment or repair on a first visit may set your child up for a chain of future, needless anxieties.
Don't avoid your child's first visit. The sooner your youngster creates a confident relationship with the dentist, the better. Start with a preview.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Overcoming Anxiety
There are a lot of people who will not fly because they have an extreme anxiety of fear of flying. Let's face it, a lot people do not get needed dental care because, they too, have anxiety about the dental chair. It is estimated that 10-12 million people won't go to the dentist for necessary dental work strictly because of this anxiety.
Dental care in today's modern dental office is virtually without pain. If you want some REAL pain, experience a toothache from an abscess and don't go to a dentist for relief. That's not anxiety, that's pain. Regular dental care will keep your mouth healthy and pain free. NOT going to the dentist will set you up, not for anxiety, but for a possible tooth loss accumulated by the pain you could have avoided in the first place. If you have anxiety, talk to your dentist about it and everything will be done to make sure you're comfortable.
Don't neglect needed dental care because of unwarranted anxiety.
Dental care in today's modern dental office is virtually without pain. If you want some REAL pain, experience a toothache from an abscess and don't go to a dentist for relief. That's not anxiety, that's pain. Regular dental care will keep your mouth healthy and pain free. NOT going to the dentist will set you up, not for anxiety, but for a possible tooth loss accumulated by the pain you could have avoided in the first place. If you have anxiety, talk to your dentist about it and everything will be done to make sure you're comfortable.
Don't neglect needed dental care because of unwarranted anxiety.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Importance Of Your Medical History
Your medical history has a lot to do with the method and type of treatment you will receive from your dentist. For example, if you are taking a medication that affects blood clotting time, your dentist should be aware. This may cause hemorrhaging problems with certain procedures.
If you have high blood pressure, you should certainly inform your dentist. Certain anesthetics and medications should be used in preference to others. If you have some form of heart condition, the dentist may change his method of working with you. If you have a pacemaker, have had bypass surgery or a stint, this too may change treatment. If you are pregnant, diabetic or allergic to certain medications - your dentist must know these things.
It's for your own benefit!
If you have high blood pressure, you should certainly inform your dentist. Certain anesthetics and medications should be used in preference to others. If you have some form of heart condition, the dentist may change his method of working with you. If you have a pacemaker, have had bypass surgery or a stint, this too may change treatment. If you are pregnant, diabetic or allergic to certain medications - your dentist must know these things.
It's for your own benefit!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Truth About Dentures
Do you think that dentures are the ultimate "fix all?" No more dental visits, cleanings or toothaches. Think again. Nothing works as well as your natural teeth (the way nature intended). Dentures have their own set of issues. Most people adjust, and can live comfortably with a denture. One of the most vexing problems of a new denture is gagging. This foreign object causes an increased flow of saliva, which may cause a person to gag. A lozenge sucked continuously for the few days will increase swallowing and help get rid of the excess saliva. Within a few days, the body gradually adjusts to the new denture.
The upper denture is held in place by adhesion and cohesion (suction). The denture must extend slightly onto the soft palate. Unfortunately, some patients have difficulty adjusting to the back of the denture. They gag, feel uncomfortable and often plead with the dentist to shorten the denture. If he shortens the denture, the seal is lost and the denture will no longer fit properly. Again, lozenges are useful, but it is up to the denture wearer to adjust to the new environment. It might help to know that the full upper denture is almost always successful. But you must give your body a few days to get used to it.
The upper denture is held in place by adhesion and cohesion (suction). The denture must extend slightly onto the soft palate. Unfortunately, some patients have difficulty adjusting to the back of the denture. They gag, feel uncomfortable and often plead with the dentist to shorten the denture. If he shortens the denture, the seal is lost and the denture will no longer fit properly. Again, lozenges are useful, but it is up to the denture wearer to adjust to the new environment. It might help to know that the full upper denture is almost always successful. But you must give your body a few days to get used to it.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
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