The Dental Anesthesia Center: Sedation and Sleep Dentistry What to eat after dental treatment under anesthesia, what to avoid, and how to help a loved one recover comfortably. Dental treatment under sedation or general anesthesia often accomplishes in one visit what would otherwise take many appointments: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more, all completed while the patient rests comfortably. But once the visit is …
Nervous about even calling a dentist? Here’s exactly how to talk about your dental fear with The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, judgment-free. For many of our patients, the hardest part of getting dental care is not the appointment. It is the phone call before it. Saying out loud that you are afraid of …
Avoided the dentist for years? Learn how sleep dentistry at The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis may allow extensive dental work in a single visit. If you have been avoiding the dentist for years, you probably already know something is wrong. Maybe several things. A tooth that aches, another that broke, gums that bleed, …
A painful or frightening dental visit years ago can shape how you feel today. Why that’s normal, and how sleep dentistry helps. The Dental Anesthesia Center, St. Louis. Maybe it was a childhood dentist who started drilling before the numbness took hold. A rough extraction. Being held down, dismissed, or told to stop making a …
Gum disease is more common in adults with special needs, and it is treatable. Contact The Dental Anesthesia Center today to schedule an appointment. If you care for an adult with special needs, you may have noticed bleeding when you help with brushing, persistent bad breath, or red, swollen gums. These are often signs of …
A caregiver’s guide to preparing an adult with autism for dental care under anesthesia in St. Louis, from the first phone call to recovery at home. If you are arranging dental care for an adult with autism, you already know the challenge is rarely the dentistry itself. It is the environment. Bright lights, unfamiliar sounds, …
