The nose is right above the mouth. When it comes to the face, they’re essentially neighbors. But is there such a thing as sinus infection tooth pain? It turns out there is. That mild toothache that you are having might [...]
So you want to know what is conscious sedation? Conscious sedation is a middleman. There are a handful of procedures that are more than simple but less than complex. That’s where sedation comes in. Conscious sedation helps to bridge the [...]
Can you think of anything more strange than half of your face being numb? It definitely ranks pretty high if there were a list of strange sensations that are surprisingly common. If you just had dental work completed, you're probably [...]
In 2020, the entire world put on masks to prevent the coronavirus. Many people understand the basic concept of why, but do you really understand why the world wore masks? As a sedation dentist and dental anesthesiologist, I know a [...]
Dental anxiety is real. And it can have serious health impacts if allowed to interfere with dental care. Studies estimate that as many as 60% of dental patients have anywhere from mild to severe dental fear, and as many as [...]
It’s not a mystery that several grown adults—avoid trips to the dentist. According to a study in 2015, over 58% of the population exhibit dental anxiety and approximately 17% of those people avoid going to the dentist because of it. [...]
