going to the dentist with less anxiety

• 4 Ways To Ease Your Child's Fear Of The Dentist

  9 December 2015

  When it comes to hygiene, there is little that is more important in your child's life than their oral health, and as such, it is important that they make several visits to the dentist's office in order to maintain the healthiest gums and set of teeth that they possibly can. However, what is for an adult a simple matter of making a visit to a dentist office is something that is radically new for a child, and this experience can be terribly frightening for them.

• Preparing For Braces If You Play A Brass Or Woodwind Instrument

  9 December 2015

  Many patients worry about how braces will affect their quality of life before they get them placed. You may worry about everything from your eating habits to your ability to converse without a noticeable change in your speech patterns. If you play a brass or woodwind instrument, then you are also probably worried about how braces will affect your ability to practice and perform. The good news is that, for some musicians, braces do not have a negative affect on their playing.

• Dry Mouth: What It Is, What Causes It, And How You Can Experience Relief

  9 December 2015

  Everyone experiences a dry mouth at one point or another in their life, but a consistently dry mouth that interferes with daily living is a medical condition that needs treatment. Persistent dryness of the mouth and upper throat is known as xerostomia and is not only a problem in its own right, but also can be a sign of more serious illness. Below is more information on xerostomia and what you can do about the problem:

• Navigating Holiday Meals After A Dental Implant

  9 December 2015

  For many people, holidays revolve around meals shared with family and friends. Since your dentist may recommend a soft food diet for 5-7 days after they place a dental implant, you may not want to schedule your implantation around the holidays. However, if your dentist has an opening in their schedule because of the holidays or if you are traveling to see your dentist, your only option may be to have your implant placed slightly before a holiday.

• What Can You Do To Regain A Healthy Appearance While Recovering From Bulimia?

  8 December 2015

  If what began as an innocent attempt to lose a few pounds has transformed into a life-consuming cycle of binging and purging, you may be wondering what you can do to stop this roller coaster ride and regain a healthier physique. Unfortunately, even after you've replaced your binging and purging habits with healthier behaviors, your period of bulimia may have wreaked havoc on your appearance—particularly your skin, hair, and teeth. After working so hard to put this disease behind you, you may find that these visual reminders of your illness only make it more difficult to remain committed to recovery.