According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many individuals with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s difficult to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for…
Dental anxiety
Dental Assistance for Medically Complex Cases
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we know some cases require special attention. In addition to our care- and patient-focused approach to special needs dentistry, we also provide dental assistance for any and all medically complex cases. Sometimes, a patient cannot visit the office due to disability. Other times, they suffer from…
General Anesthesia in Dentistry
Do you know what it means to relieve man of his pain and suffering? Anesthesia is the most humane of all of man’s accomplishments, and what a merciful accomplishment it was. –Joseph Lewis People tend to associate dental anesthesia with patients who have anxiety or phobia. Fear of the dentist is, in fact, widespread. In…
Dental Phobia: Breaking The Fear Cycle
Categories: Dental anxiety, Dental phobia
What do dentists, doctors, and IRS auditors have in common? That may sound like a riddle, but it’s a serious question. The answer is that a lot of people are afraid of all three. We can’t speak for doctors or auditors, but at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we help people coping with…
Dental Anxiety
Categories: Dental anxiety
Fear of the dentist is a problem for millions of Americans. Some people even say their fear of the dentist is worse than their fear of death. It’s an issue that affects people all over the world, and in some cases is so intense, it prevents people from getting quality dental care. When they delay,…
Afraid Of The Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help
Categories: Dental anxiety, Sedation Dentistry
If you experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment, sedation dentistry from the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria is for you. Sedation dentistry is completely safe and very popular for anyone coping with dental anxiety. Though it may sound impossible, with sedation dentistry, patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times…
Dentistry and Dental Phobia
Dental phobia is a condition that leaves people terrified of going to the dentist. Most of those who have it are perfectly aware that their fears are irrational, but are still unable to do anything about it. With the right help, like what is available at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, people with…
Worried About Dental Visits?
Are you among the millions of Americans coping with dental anxiety? The dentists at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA are here to help. 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Communicate these fears and concerns…