going to the dentist with less anxiety

• Concerned About Appearances? Consider Lingual Braces For An Improved Smile

  29 December 2015

  If your teeth are crooked or misaligned, your dentist or orthodontist may recommend braces to straighten them out. But, if you're concerned about your appearance, the prospect of having a metal mouth for a year or more may be even worse than the thought of living with crooked teeth. That's why you need to talk to your dentist or orthodontist about lingual braces. An alternative to traditional braces, they allow many people to improve their smiles without having to sport a metal-mouth look.

• What You Need To Know About Alternatives To Dental Implants When You Have Missing Teeth

  21 December 2015

  If you suffer from missing teeth, you may have problems eating and speaking properly. In addition, you may have poor self-esteem issues from not being able to smile freely for fear of showing gaps in your mouth. One of the most popular ways for people to improve their smile after losing teeth is to get expensive dental implants. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate for implants. The following guide explains factors that can affect your candidacy for implants and suitable alternatives such as dental bridges and partial dentures.

• Have Dental Phobia? How Not To Pass It On To Your Kids

  9 December 2015

  As a parent, you're keenly aware that your children mirror your actions and behaviors. When your little one pretends to speak on the telephone to a friend or repeats a not-so-nice word you accidentally let slip out, you know right away where they've learned it! What you might not realize is that when you have a fear of something, your kids pick up on that, too. Many people have mild anxiety about seeing the dentist, and up to 15 percent actually avoid going to the dentist due to this fear.

• 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.