Local Sedation Dental Care - Anxiety Dentist
Erin J Carmody DMD
Appointments: (321) 631-8088
Dennis Carmody D.D.S.
Erin J Carmody DMD
130 South Woods Drive
Rockledge, FL 32955
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Dennis Carmody believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Erin J Carmody DMD in the Rockledge, Florida area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Carmody and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
Most major credit cards are accepted at Erin J Carmody DMD in the Rockledge area. Types of cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card.
Prairie Dental Excellence
Appointments: (614) 878-6417
David Verzella D.D.S.
Prairie Dental Excellence
4998 West Broad Street Suite 201
Columbus, OH 43228
Experienced Columbus area root canal dentist David Verzella, D.D.S. will provide you with excellent care. We'll make sure that you're comfortable during and after your procedure.
Our highly trained team will answer any questions you have. Our goal is to provide you with quality, pain-free treatment for your long term dental health.
David Verzella, D.D.S., provides general dentistry for people of all ages. Dental health is important during your entire life. When your teeth are healthy, it follows that you will be healthier, and your quality of life increases. No matter what your age, Prairie Dental Excellence is here to serve your dental needs in the Columbus, Ohio area.
In order to maintain your oral health, it's important to schedule regular dental check-ups. Don't wait until something is wrong to make an appointment with Columbus area dentist Dr. David Verzella. At Prairie Dental Excellence, we provide comfortable and thorough checkups. By catching and correcting a potential dental problem early, Dr. Verzella can save you vast amounts of time, discomfort, and expense.
Prairie Dental Excellence offers extremely durable fillings and root canals. With extensive experience in treating root canal patients, Columbus area dentist Dr. David Verzella will provide you with excellent dental care.
Dr. David Verzella at his Columbus area dentistry practice is pleased to offer you a free smile analysis if you are 18 years old or older. Our friendly and professional team will make you feel comfortable and welcome.
We'll answer your questions and assess your dental needs to achieve long term oral health. Our goal is to make your visit enjoyable, and to give you the smile you deserve.
Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S
Appointments: (215) 335-3339
Stephan Inker D.D.S.
Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S
9140 H Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Philadelphia area Invisalign® dentist Stephan Inker, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.
We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!
Dr. Stephan Inker at his Philadelphia area dental implants practice offers extensive experience restoring your dental implant crown.
Our dedicated team uses state-of-the-art materials and techniques for stability and longevity. You'll enjoy the comfort and confidence of natural-looking teeth.
If you suffer from dental anxiety in the Philadelphia area, Dr. Inker can help. We offer several options that can make your dental treatments pleasant and stress-free. Our team at Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S is trained to help you feel comfortable. You'll be able to feel relaxed while receiving the friendly, professional oral care you deserve.
If you're looking for denture repair in the Philadelphia area, our team at Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S offers friendly service. Dr. Inker understands the importance of reliable dentures that fit properly.
We'll get your repairs done professionally and quickly. You'll be able to eat and smile again with confidence as soon as possible.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
Philadelphia area dentist Dr. Stephan Inker and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions. At Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable.
More Sedation Dentists in the Philadelphia, PA Area Near You
EXCEPTIONAL DENTISTRY PLLC
1 STILES RD STE 102
SALEM, NH, 3079
(603) 890-4004
J W FLAHERTY D.D.S.
417 BILTMORE AVE 2C DOCTORS PARK
ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801
(828) 252-3591
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Mountain View Dental Group
4639 Peck Rd
El Monte, CA, 91732-1307
(626) 444-9281
PETER A THOMAS DMD
2 DEARBORN AVE
HAMPTON, NH, 3842
(603) 926-8827
Overcoming Dental Fear with Sedation Dentistry
Most people are well aware of the value of dental care, but cannot bring themselves to get into their dentist's office and climb into the chair. The reason: fear.
Dental anxiety, unfortunately, is sometimes a shared family experience. Whether it's just a bout of sweaty palms or acute anxiety, the fears and attitudes of parents can easily be passed along to children unintentionally. Perhaps you grew up without the technical advantages available today. Your unpleasant memories can be fierce enough to interfere with family dental education - and health.
Parents can begin to allay phobias - and keep from spreading them around - by examining the source of apprehension. Dental phobia generally hinges on fear of pain, choking, or loss of control. The dental environment might feel overwhelming. Invasion of personal privacy - the mouth - can be frightening. When you schedule an appointment, how do you feel about it? Do you find yourself cancelling appointments at the last minute? Do certain pieces of equipment make you uneasy? A little soul-searching can help pinpoint your fears.
You need to speak frankly with your dentist. Chances are, he'll understand. He'll take time with you to describe new techniques - and there are many - to overcome fear. His dental staff will take special care to respect your feelings and dispel any misgivings.
With some effort, nearly everyone can learn to overcome dental anxiety and relax. The direct benefits - you'll feel more comfortable when you visit, and, if you or your family have been avoiding the dentist altogether, your dental health will begin to improve. Indirectly, you'll offer a positive role model for your family. Take this step for yourself, and the family will follow. Call your dentist today to find out how he can help.
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Anxiety-Free Dentistry Can Help Control Dental Fears
Many patients face their dental appointment with a degree of anxiety. Research has shown that the largest cause of this fear is the fear of pain ... the fear that at some time during their dental care treatment they are going to be hurt.
Sedation dentists have information available about a variety of drugs known as local anesthetics, which are the safest and most effective drugs in all of medicine. Local anesthetics are a resource used in anxiety-free dentistry for the prevention and management of dental anxiety resulting from dental and surgical procedures, not to put the patient to sleep.
Local anesthetics, commonly called Novocain by patients (Novocain is no longer used, having been replaced by newer, safer, and more effective drugs), are drugs which, when injected near a nerve, prevent stimulation from reaching the brain where it would be interpreted by a person as pain. Sedation dentists interested in practicing anxiety-free dentistry know these also work very well as temporary relief of a tooth ache.
The injectable local anesthetics, used today by sedation dentists provide complete relief about 100% of the time. The duration of the numbness varies from drug to drug -- some providing short durations, while others remain effective for up to 12 hours. A doctor will select a drug for a patient that is appropriate for the type of dental care procedure they are having done.
In order to be effective during dental treatment, local anesthetics usually need to be injected. For many people, this is the most uncomfortable part of the entire dental appointment.
Local anesthetics can be administered quite comfortably. Sedation dentists and dental hygienists take pride in their ability to administer local anesthesia easily and comfortably.
The following are some of the procedures sedation dentists practicing anxiety-free dentistry might use to make this procedure more comfortable:
- Place the patient in a reclined position during the injection.
- Place a topical anesthetic (a gel or spray) on the patient's gums where the injection is to be given. This should remain in contact with tissues for at least one minute.
- Use of a distraction technique, such as pulling or shaking the lip as the needle is slowly inserted.
- Injecting the local anesthetic drug slowly. This is critical to a comfortable injection.
- Permitting the local anesthetic drug time to work. Most local anesthetics will become completely effective within approximately five minutes after their injection.
If an individual is fearful of receiving a local anesthetic injection, they should tell the assistant or the sedation dentist BEFORE the procedure starts. The use of conscious sedation such as laughing gas, as part of anxiety-free dentistry, can work wonders to make this procedure more comfortable for the patient.
By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS
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