The Dental Anesthesia Center Blog. St. Louis Sleep, Sedation, Pediatric & Special Needs Dentist Office.
At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we want to help you maintain the best oral health possible! It’s true that over the past few years, plastic straws have been villainized in the fight against non-reusable plastics. They make up approximately 7% of plastic waste in the U.S., and they’re a popular topic for state legislatures. However, …
As we learn more about how our oral health impacts our overall health, we discover a connection between gum disease and strokes. Every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke! In fact, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and disability in the United States. As we learn more about how our oral health …
Our sedation dentists understand their needs and provide a friendly, relaxing environment for their treatment. Most people have a dental complaint at some point in time. Those with special needs too may need dental treatment at some point in life. In fact, they can even be more vulnerable to dental problems if they are taking …
Like the check engine light that comes on when there is a problem with your car, swollen gums indicate something is wrong. Our gums play an important role in our oral health. Like the check engine light that comes on when there is a problem with your car, swollen gums indicate several different dental health …
If your child experiences anxiety or is unable to cooperate for needed dental work, they can benefit from sedation dentistry. Dental procedures can cause anxiety for many adults and can be even more so for children. Having dental work can make children very anxious. The decision to use sedation is an important one and one …
Sedation dentistry is a therapeutic medical procedure where dentists administer different sedative levels to help their patients relax. Do you suffer from dental fear or anxiety? Or maybe you can’t stand dental clinic sounds? If so, you’re not alone; there are thousands of people like you. Lucky for you, sedation dentistry exists. Please keep reading …