When it comes to maintaining oral health, many people focus primarily on their teeth. However, the significance of gum care should never be overlooked. Healthy gums play a crucial role in overall oral well-being and are essential for preserving the stability and longevity of your teeth. Let’s look at a few reasons why it’s important…
Dental anxiety
Dry Mouth Can Cause Dental Problems
A decrease of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common issue, especially among older individuals. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, it can cause tooth damage. Saliva is required to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive cavities can occur in…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Categories: Dental anxiety, General Dentistry
Countless people see their stress levels rise as they anticipate an upcoming dental appointment. It’s so common there’s a term for it: dental anxiety. But a calm and comfortable atmosphere, as well as a focus on patient communication, can often be the best answer to this sort of stress. This is what we offer at…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry from Staten Island Dental Care. 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…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without engaging in these activities. And if you have dental phobia, you might avoid the dentist. At Staten Island Dental Care, we don’t want anyone to do…
Don’t Skip the Dentist! Sedation Dentistry
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry, offered by Staten Island Dental Care. Millions of Americans stress out because they have to see the dentist, so if that sounds like you, you aren’t alone. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more…
