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Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S
Appointments: (540) 885-5050
J C Wolfe D.D.S.
Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S
18 Haggerty Lane
Staunton, VA 24401
Dental bonding in the Staunton area is available from experienced dentist J C Wolfe, D.D.S.. If your teeth have unsightly cracks or discoloration, dental bonding can help.
It's a quick and non-invasive procedure that corrects minor cosmetic flaws and restores your natural smile. You'll feel great being able to show your natural again.
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 Staunton area dentist Dr. J C Wolfe. At Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S, we provide comfortable and thorough checkups. By catching and correcting a potential dental problem early, Dr. Wolfe can save you vast amounts of time, discomfort, and expense.
If you want a gorgeous smile that turns heads, you may want to learn about the range of dental services offered at Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S. Staunton area cosmetic dentist Dr. J C Wolfe is dedicated to producing quality results and beautiful smiles.
Did you know that trusted Staunton area TMJ/TMD dentist J C Wolfe, D.D.S. offers treatment for jaw pain relief? If you're experiencing discomfort when you move your jaw, or you hear clicking and popping when you chew, we want to help.
Our friendly team is happy to answer questions. There's no need to continue to live with pain. Relief is just a phone call away.
For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Staunton, Virginia area, Dr. J C Wolfe is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Melissa Wolfe, D.D.S provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.
Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.
Joel F. Bookout, D.D.S, PC
Appointments: (423) 698-3607
Joel Bookout D.D.S.
Joel F. Bookout, D.D.S, PC
4141 Ringgold Road PO Box 9373
Chattanooga, TN 37412
Dr. Joel Bookout has a gentle touch and provides comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile. Offering sedation dentistry in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, Dr. Bookout assures you that a bright, healthy smile is the result of regular, preventative, professional dental cleanings.
If you want a gorgeous smile that turns heads, you may want to learn about the range of dental services offered at Joel F. Bookout, D.D.S, PC. Chattanooga area cosmetic dentist Dr. Joel Bookout is dedicated to producing quality results and beautiful smiles.
If you're facing oral surgery or tooth extractions, you need reassurance and information from a trusted professional. Let Chattanooga area dentist Dr. Joel Bookout and his friendly staff put your mind at ease. Let us explain how your procedure can be conducted safely, quickly, and comfortably.
With oral conscious sedation, Chattanooga area sedation dentist Joel Bookout, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
Dr. Joel Bookout, practicing in the Chattanooga, TN area, can provide you with the highest quality dental crowns available, and restore your smile. Using state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Bookout can make your smile look healthy and natural again.
Andrew Sklar, D.D.S, PC
Appointments: (703) 931-3141
Andrew Sklar D.D.S.
Andrew Sklar, D.D.S, PC
4901 Seminary Road, Suite 120
Alexandria, VA 22311
Have you ever considered natural-looking, permanent dental implants instead of uncomfortable dentures? Incredible recent advances in technology allow Alexandria area dental implants dentist Dr. Andrew Sklar to create tooth implants just for you that can be permanently anchored to your jaw. This is a great option to consider if you've had negative experiences with dentures in the past.
Alexandria area Invisalign® dentist Andrew Sklar, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At Andrew Sklar, D.D.S, PC, 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!
If you're looking for clear braces in the Alexandria area, our team at Andrew Sklar, D.D.S, PC provides them. We'll be happy to discuss your situation and create your individual treatment plan for invisible dental braces.
We have extensive knowledge about the different kinds of orthodontic treatments available today. We're committed to creating the straight teeth and happy smile you're looking for.
More Sedation Dentists in the Alexandria, VA Area Near You
VELMA E COOPER DMD PA
6104 FAYETTEVILLE RD STE 106
DURHAM, NC, 27713
(919) 806-3007
WALTER E SCHACHT III DMD PA
2200 THE PLZ
CHARLOTTE, NC, 28205
(704) 334-8106
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RODNEY G SIGUA D.D.S. FAGD PLLC
10 COMMERCIAL ST
CONCORD, NH, 3301
(603) 223-6644
ANDREW R OBLINGER D.D.S.
247 W CATAWBA AVE
MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120
(704) 827-0206
Enjoy Your Dentists and the Dentistry Your Parents Never Had
What did your parents tell you about going to the dentist? Did they talk about how your dentists could help you take care of your teeth, gums and even your smile? Instead, they probably emphasized the negative: "It won't hurt much," or "Your toothache will be gone."
For most of us, the stories we heard about visiting dentists described how the person in the white jacket helped relieve tooth pain. We didn't hear about the dentists creating opportunities for good dental health and an attractive bright smile.
Comparing the dentistry your parents knew with the new dentistry that has emerged over the past ten to fifteen years is like comparing the computers of the 1950's with today's powerful desktop machines. The differences are vast. Yet, as dental care consumers, most of us have not updated our old stories. You haven't added new chapters about the great possibilities for dental care and dental well-being that the new dentistry offers.
You can experience these new possibilities for oral and dental health by creating partnerships with your dentists and their dental teams. You can take advantage of innovations and advances in:
- Treatment technologies and equipment
- Specialization
- New materials
- Preventive techniques
- Scientific knowledge
- Cosmetic enhancements like invisible fillings
- Integrated multi-specialty treatment teams
Today's dental care teams have the knowledge, skills and information to help create a positive dental health future. A partnership is based on communication and mutual responsibility, and you can actively foster that first communication.
You can begin to partner with your dentists and their dental care teams by:
- Asking about advancements in treatment technologies and materials.
- Finding out what steps you can take to maintain healthy teeth and gums.
- Creating a positive dental future through the recommended steps of flossing and brushing.
- Taking an active role in contacting your dentists and dental care team at the first sign of any concern about teeth or gums.
- Using your curiosity to make sure you understand the reasons for a referral to a specialist such as a periodontist or endodontist and the outcomes your dentists are seeking.
Your parents didn't have the choices or the opportunities that you have today for optimal dental health. The new dentistry can create more than a warm bright smile; it can improve your overall health.
The future of your dental health is in your hands just as the future of your bodily health is. Taking steps to increase your knowledge about the new dentistry will provide great benefits for you today and tomorrow.
By Brian DesRoches, PhD
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) During Sedation Dentistry
The most commonly employed technique used in conscious sedation dentistry is inhalation sedation with nitrous oxide and oxygen (N20-02) or "laughing gas". It is estimated that approximately 35% of U.S. dentists use this technique to relieve dental anxiety.
The goal sought when laughing gas is used is to eliminate dental anxiety, making the patient more comfortable while the sedation dentist is able to more effectively complete the planned dental care procedure while the patient is sedated. Consult with your dentist to find out if this procedure right for you.
A small rubber inhaler will be placed over the patient's nose and adjusted so that the patient is comfortable. At this time, the patient will be breathing 100% oxygen.
Some patients at their first laughing gas visit will feel that they are not getting enough "air." The patient should tell the sedation dentist and he or she will provide them with even more oxygen to breathe.
Once the patient is comfortable breathing oxygen, the dentist gradually will introduce nitrous oxide. Over the next three to five minutes, the patient will be asked, "What are you feeling?" as the amount of nitrous oxide is slowly increased.
The signs and symptoms that most patients experience when receiving laughing gas include an initial feeling of lightheadedness, which gradually leads to an all-over feeling of warmth. Many persons mention a comfortable "vibrating" or "humming" sensation. It is common to feel one's fingertips and hands become "numb."
This same sensation may develop in the mouth - a benefit to the sedation dentist (and patient) during the dental care treatment. Some patients will mention that their arms and legs feel "very light." Interestingly, other patients will say that their arms and legs feel "so heavy I can't even move them."
If either of these occurs to the patient, it is perfectly normal. The individual might notice that they are perspiring a little, too. This is a normal effect of nitrous oxide and oxygen dentistry.
The sedation dentist will talk with the patient throughout the dental care procedure and the individual will be able to respond without any problem. This is a major advantage, and a safety feature, of conscious sedation using laughing gas.
If, at any time during the procedure, the patient feels that they are getting too much nitrous oxide or if they begin to feel uncomfortable, they should tell the dentist immediately and within seconds the dentist can adjust the flow of gases, and the patient will feel more comfortable again.
At the conclusion of the sedation dentistry treatment, the patient will once again receive 100% oxygen (for a minimum of three to five minutes). At the end of this time, the person should feel absolutely back to normal. If they still feel even a little bit sedated, the dentist should give the patient oxygen for a few more minutes.
Most dentists permit the fully-recovered laughing gas patient to leave the dental office unescorted and to resume their normal activities. In some situations where a patient recovers more slowly, they might be required to have an escort (friend or relative) drive them home.
Laughing gas inhalation sedation is highly effective in the management of mild to moderate levels of dental anxiety. It also is an excellent technique in persons who are extreme gaggers; laughing gas usually eliminates or minimizes gagging in most patients.
Finally, laughing gas is highly recommended for apprehensive patients who have medical problems such as angina pectoris, persons who have had a heart attack, or persons with high blood pressure, asthma or epilepsy.
Inhalation sedation dentistry should not be used with persons who are claustrophobic or with persons who are unable to breathe through their nose. Please discuss these with your dentist before treatment using laughing gas begins.
By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
