10 Tips to Relieve Dental Anxiety
by downtownsleepdentistry | Sep 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dental anxiety is the occurrence of extreme stress levels, worry, and even physical distress caused by the anticipation of attending a dental appointment. This stress can be brought on due to painful experiences at the dentist in the past. Or, it can even be...
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Dental Appointment
by downtownsleepdentistry | Aug 25, 2022 | Kids Dentistry
The first dental appointment is a big step for a child. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should experience this initial visit by their first birthday. During this visit, an oral exam and cleaning take place. Parents also receive...
Everything You Need to Know About Dental Sedation and Anesthesia
by downtownsleepdentistry | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Going to the dentist is a different experience for every patient. Depending on the procedure, you may require your dental surgeon to use sedation or anesthesia. Dental anesthesia comes in a variety of forms and applications. At Downtown Sleep Dentistry and Oral...
8 Ways to Speed Up Your Wisdom Tooth Extraction Recovery
by downtownsleepdentistry | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
You’re positive you are done losing teeth. Then, suddenly, your dentist tells you that your wisdom teeth need to go. Unlike your baby teeth, though, when your wisdom teeth come out, you have to put in some effort to heal. The recovery process is somewhat different for...
Saving space with paediatric space maintainers
by downtownsleepdentistry | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sometimes situations arise that require a tooth to be extracted earlier than what was intended. When this happens, it is our job as your trusted child’s dentist to preserve the space for the permanent tooth. Space maintainers are frequently used in pediatric dentistry...