Worried About Dental Visits?
“How can I manage anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Discuss these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving fears. Dr. Jordana Contrucci has […]
5 Great Reasons to Improve Your Smile With Orthodontic Treatment
Hello! Do you love your smile? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to consider these 5 great reasons to achieve a beautiful smile with orthodontic treatment. 1. A little can go a long way. Even if your teeth don’t need a long course of treatment, it can have dramatic results. 2. It’s […]
The Challenge Of Oral Hygiene For Orthodontic Patients
Hello, I’m Jordana Contrucci of The Addison Dentist. Today’s post is for orthodontic patients. Dental Hygiene is a challenge for orthodontic patients There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It’s unfortunate (and ironic) when brace wearers develop tooth decay and weaken their teeth […]
Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Getting Implants
Some Addison dental implant patients experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. Don’t let a fear of the dentist keep you from benefitting from implants. Relax or Sleep Through Treatment With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation, […]
Afraid Of The Dentist? Let’s Talk About Sedation.
If you experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, sedation dentistry from The Addison Dentist in Addison TX may be for you. Though you may be skeptical, with sedation dentistry you can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive restorative procedures are often shorter […]
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip the dentist entirely. At The Addison Dentist we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry may be just what […]
Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by The Addison Dentist. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, some people […]
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you reluctant to discuss your smile with professionals? At The Addison Dentist we understand dental anxiety and have several solutions, including sedation dentistry. Talk To Us: Dental anxiety is more wide-spread than many people realize. Surveys indicate that as many as twenty percent of the American population […]
Celebrating The Past And Future with Your Dentist in Addison TX
It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was once a time when Dallas blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to make a […]
Nothing to Fear: Root Canals in Addison TX
There are two words that can strike fear into the most courageous heart: root canal. But at The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, root canals are performed with the patient’s comfort uppermost in mind. A root canal is a procedure that treats the inside of a tooth. It becomes necessary when a cavity infects a […]