Why Do We Fear the Dental Chair? “Boy, I just can’t WAIT to see my dentist!” – said no one, ever. Most people are more likely to put off making an appointment to see their dentist, sometimes for years at a time, rather than face the chair. The real question is: What are we so afraid of? The truth is, …
It can often be difficult to remember that you need to visit the dentist regularly, especially if you are experiencing no oral discomfort or if you feel anxious about visiting the dentist. However, your oral and overall health absolutely depends upon your receiving regular dental care. There are some oral health issues that can be prevented entirely by visiting the …
Like many other things we use constantly throughout our day, we tend to take our mouth, and everything in it, for granted. We strive to keep it healthy and happy by eating the right foods, avoiding the wrong foods, and adhering to proper oral hygiene habits. But although we use our mouth all day and every day, the truth is …
Most patients hope that the only reason they will ever visit their dentist is for routine cleanings and examinations–where they always expect to hear that they are in good oral health. Your dentist would prefer this as well, and therefore invests a lot of her time and effort in preventive dentistry procedures. However, despite the very best efforts by both …
We use our mouths so frequently and depend upon them so completely each and every day that even the smallest discomforts can be incredibly inconvenient and irritating. We often find that we are less able to tolerate these discomforts than if they were located elsewhere on our body, and are often less informed about their causes and solutions. Maintaining good …