Sedating Children with Autism for Dental Procedures

Posted on: 14 October 2016

If you have a child on the autism spectrum who gets upset when it comes time for dental work, your dentist may suggest dental sedation. Dentists often use sedating medications to help calm a child during a dental procedure without putting the child to sleep. Although the sedation process is generally safe, before agreeing to sedating your child, find out what factors influence a dentist's decision to use sedation. Talk to a pediatric dentist like A Wild Smile to get more information about the different levels of sedation and methods of administration a dentist may use.
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How To Treat Your Weekend Gum Injury At Home

Posted on: 28 September 2016

If your otherwise relaxing Friday evening has been interrupted by a cut in your gums from a sharp piece of hard candy, then you will be pleased to learn that you can treat your pain with items you very likely already have in your home. To this end, follow these suggestions to quell your dental pain: Stop the Bleeding If your gums are bleeding, you can stop it by applying direct pressure on the area using a sterile gauze pad.
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Correcting Common Dental Implant Myths

Posted on: 9 September 2016

If you have the unfortunate experience of having lost one of your teeth, it is important for you to have an accurate understanding about the various options that you will have to correct this problem. While dental implants can be an extremely effective solution for this type of dental issue, there are some fairly common myths about this type of treatment. By having the following few myths refuted, the decision about whether dental implants are right for your smile's needs will be easier to make.
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Should You Choose Invisalign Or Braces? For An Athlete This Can Be An Important Choice

Posted on: 22 August 2016

The process of getting your teeth straightened certainly can bring about thoughts of dread, and of the years it will take. For an athlete, there is more to consider than simply the appearance of braces stretched across those pearly whites. However, with new technologies such as Invisalign on the market, there is more choice than ever. The question becomes, which should you choose – braces or Invisalign? The Differences Between Invisalign and Braces
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