The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry There was a time, in the infancy of pain management, when anybody who had to have a procedure had to just 'suck it up and get on with it.' That was the time when the only thing that mattered was getting the offending pain out and never mind what comes next.It would be now difficult to think that such a mindset existed. With better pain management techniques developed for all kinds of procedures, patients...more
Mercury-Free Dentistry: The Hazards of Mercury in your Dental Care Mercury is a heavy metal which, under normal circumstances, is treated as a toxic substance that requires special handling and cannot be disposed of in public landfills and sewage systems because of the potential environmental impact. Yet mercury is a common component of traditional amalgam fillings, consisting of up to 50% of the actual filling. There is an obvious...more
Sedation Dentistry For Anxious Patients in Cancun Most people face their dental needs with a degree of anxiety, but for some, planned dental appointments are anticipated with dread and foreboding. This is not uncommon and is known as Dental Anxiety, but some cases of it are extreme and prohibit sufferers from seeking effective dental care. With the aid of Sedation Dentistry you can now recover your smile and gain new confidence and self-esteem – without fear.Sedation Dentistry is used when the patient's anxiety reaches high levels and the dental procedure gets difficult to be performed by the dentist. Sedation dentistry at Cancun Cosmetic Dentistry are administered via intravenous and its performed by our Anaesthesiologist Enrique Hernandez.Drugs administered intravenously are more effective than the same drugs taken orally. A major benefit of some of the IV sedative drugs is amnesia (memory loss). The patient will have no memory of some, or even all, of the dental treatment. This will lead the patient to think they were asleep during the treatment when, in reality, they were awake, but comfortable, at all times. During the procedure, monitoring devices will be attached to...more
Is Teeth Whitening Effective? Teeth whitening can do wonders for your complexion, smile, and confidence. Smoking and consumption of teas, coffees, and other foods and drinks can quickly stain your teeth. Harsh brushing and other habits can also cause your teeth to stain over time. Luckily, this discoloration is reversible with the help of a...more
Gummy Teeth There are many reasons people are dissatisfied with their smile. A fairly common issue is teeth that appear to be too short or gums that overwhelm their teeth, a condition sometimes called gummy teeth. Many people seek a cosmetic dentist to increase the size of their teeth to make them more proportional to the gums, but in most...more
Don't let your dentist fool you, there is a more afforable option for a custom fit nightguard Teeth grinding or clenching is a serious medical condition that often is overlooked by health insurance companies. Many health insurance companies consider covering the purchase of a nightguard a vanity and refuse to pay out for it. Dentists usually charge between $400 and $600 for a custom fitted, high quality night guard, in essence price gouging the consumer. Many of dentists actually get away with it because the consumer hasn't doen their research! People are not aware that there is a far more affordable option, for the same high quality custom fitted nightguards that are required to put a stop to teeth grinding. I recently came across a company called NightguardLab which is an Atlanta based dental laboratory that specializes in selling nightguards directly to the consumer, cutting out the middleman and saving you hundreds of dollars that you would spend at the dentist. They use the same FDA approved materials and the dental lab is certified by the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL). Buying a nightguard is an investment, so why not get the highest...more
Preventative Dentistry Nothing works as well for keeping your mouth healthy as proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Staying on top of daily care helps keep teeth free of buildup and removes acids that can eat away at tooth enamel....more
St. Louis Dentist Increases Patient Interaction Through Facebook ST. LOUIS, MO - Skilled St. Louis and Crestwood cosmetic dentist, Dr. James Maxwell, introduces patients to the practice's new social media website. Patients can now connect and...more
Everyone wants to look adoring and beautiful. Dressing up well and wearing make up is all together a different thing than looking actually beautiful with a natural touch. The most important thing that enables our face to get that very sharp and...more
Some people hate the dentist, but an increasing number of us are turning to dental practises, and not because we are in pain or discomfort, but because we simply want to improve the appearance of our smiles. There are a number of innovative...more
Gift your Face a Great Smile with the Help of the Best Cosmetic Dentist Los Angeles A great smile can render innumerous effects such as enhancement of an individual's self esteem, self confidence, professional and personal life. And such...more
The human body is a very complex creation. It has various different parts that are all very important to the proper functioning of the body. Even if one part of the body does not function properly, the whole system could be affected as each parts...more