Sleep Dentistry is one of many techniques pediatric dentists can use to calm children for a procedure. Before applying sleep dentistry most pediatric dentists will have first considered other calming techniques such as laughing gas. Using a general anesthesia, sleep...
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Laughing Gas and Your Kids’ Dentist Appointment
Laughing gas is one technique pediatric dentists use to keep children calm during treatment. In this article we will explain when it should be used, side effects and post procedure expectations. Calming techniques before using Laughing Gas As pediatric dentists we...
When Should I Take My Child to a New Dentist
Have you ever asked yourself, “When Should I take my Child to a New Dentist?” Many parents ask themselves this question when they or their children have a bad experience. As a parent you’ll have to ask yourself what's important to you: Does your dentist show you...
Child Anxiety and Dental Treatment
Dental offices can trigger child anxiety, it sometimes even triggers adult anxiety. But for children, the dentist office can be scary. Pediatric Dentists Help Coach Kids As pediatric dentists, we want our children to have positive experiences; we want to coach...
Kids Dental Sedation Methods that Help with Treatment
The dentist office can be scary for children! Occasionally, dental sedation helps reduce fears so your child can be treated. As pediatric dentists, we want our children to have positive experiences; we want to coach children in having more confidence that they can sit...
Child Anxiety About Dentist Appointments
Child anxiety about dentist appointments is normal. Some children may vocalize worries about visiting the dentist ahead of their appointment. They may have many questions and also may express fears about experiencing pain or discomfort during their checkup. Parents...