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Your teeth have the monumental responsibility of helping you eat and speak comfortably for your entire life. Take a look at the resources below to find tips on how to take care of your teeth and smile. To schedule your appointment with Creek Road Dental Care, call us at (801) 566-5575.
- Do you have questions about how dental sealants work and why they’re beneficial? If so, check out this detailed article from the American Dental Association to learn more and find answers to your questions.
- Sedation dentistry is helping more and more people get the dental care and cosmetic treatment they need. Learn about how this revolutionary dental service can help you overcome your dental anxieties by visiting this site.
- To learn more about how to cope with your dental anxiety, check out this article from Dentists.org.
- Does your family need to practice better oral hygiene habits? Check out this article from the Academy of General Dentistry for dental care tips for you, your teens, and your young children.
- Visit this website to discover how you can benefit from undergoing a cosmetic dental procedure that can improve the appearance of your smile.
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Hundreds of people suffer from mild to severe dental anxiety, but they no longer have to avoid the dentist thanks to sedation dentistry. Find out how sedation dentistry facilitates optimal dental care:
Increased Relaxation
If you are a member of the 30% of the population who puts off going to the dentist because of fear or anxiety, talk to your dentist about sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry gives patients the opportunity to receive preventative dental treatment, thereby avoiding major oral health problems later. Sedation dentistry, also known as relaxation dentistry, calms your nerves and blurs the memory of treatment, so that you can have a positive, worry-free experience.
Less Time at the Dentist
With sedation dentistry, dentists can work much faster; a treatment that would take several visits to complete can now be done in just one or two. Major cosmetic procedures become less intrusive and the patient is left without an unwanted memory of the procedure.
Painless Treatment Options
If you’re not undergoing a major dental procedure, you probably don’t need IV sedation. This means you can undergo a nitrous oxide treatment: a painless method of sedation dentistry that completely relaxes the patient after inhalation of the gaseous sedative. You’ll feel a bit drowsy and you won’t mind being at the dentist. Plus, your dentist can quickly reverse the effects of the nitrous oxide so you can safely drive home or back to work directly following the procedure.
Access to More Dental Services
Some people avoid getting major cosmetic upgrades because of their dental fears, but sedation dentistry makes it easy to undergo these procedures. Most cosmetic and preventative dentists offer four types of sedation dentistry, including oral sedatives, intravenous sedation, nitrous oxide sedation, and general anesthesia. Talk to your dentist about these methods and get the smile you desire.
At Creek Road Dental Care, we make it our goal to maximize comfort and ease for our patients. Learn about our services and how we use sedation dentistry by visiting our website or by calling (801) 566-5575.
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Wishing you an abundance of friends, happiness, and fun this holiday season. Happy Holidays to our patients, families and friends on behalf of Creek Road Dental and staff!
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Do you have questions about your child’s oral and dental health? Between visits to the dentist, you need the Pediatric Dental Expert app.
This app contains answers to hundreds of commonly asked questions about children’s dental health. You will find information about dental sealants, minimizing your child’s dental anxiety, reducing your child’s risk for cavities, how to handle a knocked out tooth, and so much more.
At Creek Road Dental Care, we’ll complete the information you receive from this app by providing comprehensive, painless dental care. Our services include cosmetic dental procedures, pediatric dental treatments and exams, and preventative dental care for children and adults. To schedule your appointment at our Utah clinic, call us at (801) 566-5575.
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Children who are prone to cavities are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to dental health. Cavities and cavity repair permanently alter the tooth, causing it to become weaker. Visit your dentist and read the following overview to learn about how dental sealants can help.
What is a Tooth Sealant?
Dental, or tooth, sealant is a thin plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent the development of cavities. Tooth decay generally develops within the grooves of the molars and other back teeth, especially among children and teens who may not thoroughly brush their teeth. The sealant material blocks food particles and acids from collecting within the grooves of the chewing surfaces, preventing tooth decay.
When applying the sealant, your child’s dentist will thoroughly clean the teeth and spread a special gel on the tops of the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. The dentist then squirts water on each tooth to rinse the mouth completely. Next, the sealant material is applied and hardened with a warm light. After about a minute, this non-invasive treatment is complete.
What are the Benefits to Tooth Sealants?
Tooth sealants are most commonly recommended for children and teens who have permanent molars and primary chewing teeth. Without the sealant material, you child is at a greater risk for permanent tooth decay and cavity formation. Treatment for cavities is much more expensive and invasive than sealant application. Plus, cavity repair can permanently damage and weaken the tooth. Sealants can protect your child’s teeth for up to 10 years, so pediatric dentists recommend proactive sealant treatment. Within 10 years, your child will learn how to properly brush his or her teeth. The sealant material is invisible and durable, provided your child doesn’t regularly chew hard candies and foods.
If you would like your child to undergo a sealant treatment, call Creek Road Dental Care at (801) 566-5575. We specialize in maximizing comfort and providing excellent cosmetic and preventative dental care for the whole family.
