For many, the dentist’s chair is a place of severe anxiety and fear. Dental phobia is a real and debilitating condition that can prevent individuals from seeking necessary oral care. In addition, special needs individuals often face unique challenges when it comes to dental visits, requiring specialized care that not all dental practices are equipped…
Dental anxiety
The Importance of Special Needs Dentistry
Navigating the world of healthcare for individuals with special needs can be complex, but our specialized services aim to make these experiences smoother, especially when it comes to oral health. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the crucial role special needs dentistry plays in the well-being of those who require unique care. At the…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At the Center for Dental Anesthesia, we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you forego semiannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to…
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
You can’t buy tooth implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative costs on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A tooth implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a permanent tooth implant depends on many factors. First, let’s specify what we are talking about. A dental…
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
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 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…
