Are you getting a dental procedure done that will require a form of dental sedation? You may be wondering about using laughing gas so that you have realistic expectations. Here are a few things you should know about nitrous oxide before you use it for the first time.
What Is Nitrous Oxide?
Nitrous oxide is also known as laughing gas. It is administered by putting on a mask that goes over your nose, and you simply breathe the gas in during the dental procedure.…
Living with missing teeth is no fun at all. In fact, multiple missing teeth can make life difficult in terms of eating healthily, speaking clearly, and smiling with confidence. Fortunately, if you are missing up to an entire arch of teeth, all-on-4 dental implants are an ideal solution to replace your missing teeth.
What is the all-on-4 system?
While a single dental implant can replace one missing tooth, the all-on-4 system can replace an entire lower or upper arch of teeth.…
It doesn’t just look unattractive. The space left behind by a missing tooth can spell trouble for your dental health in general. Fortunately, several options for filling that space are available so read below and choose the one that fits your needs.
Implants, Bridges, Dentures and More
The below solutions can take away that gap and make a dental patient smile again. They vary in terms of invasiveness, cost, and care.…
Alveolar osteitis, also known as dry socket, is a painful condition that sometimes occurs following a tooth extraction. Alveolar osteitis is when the protective blood clot that forms over the extraction site either does not develop properly or it becomes dislodged before the complete healing of the dental surgical wound. The blood clot helps protect the underlying bone and nerves that are located in the empty socket. Here are some symptoms of alveolar osteitis and some factors that may heighten your risk.…
