As many as one out of every five Americans have avoided getting the dental care they need because of fear or anxiety. To help patients overcome their nervousness and be comfortable receiving the treatment they need to maintain a healthy mouth, many dentists offer various forms of sedation. To ensure you’re a good candidate for sedation dentistry, it’s important to share your medical history with your dentist so they can determine your eligibility. Until then, here are eight signs that dental sedation may not be right for you.
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As if you don’t have enough to worry about during the COVID-19 crisis, certain symptoms of the illness may increase your risk of developing oral health problems such as cavities if you’re not careful. Knowing how different viruses and illnesses impact other parts of your body is the key to taking care of yourself while you’re sick. Read on to learn how COVID-19 can impact the health of your teeth and gums and what you can do to stop it. 
It’s February again, that magical time of year when we think about love, chocolates, and… gum disease? That’s right, February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month! So take a quick break from making dinner plans and buying flowers to look at your gums. Are they a lovely pick color, or are they bright red? If you have inflamed, sensitive, or easily bleeding gums in Medford, you may have the earliest stages of this common health condition! Here’s everything you need to know about the effects, symptoms, and treatment of 
New Year’s Resolutions are a common trend each year. While everyone has their own, many people have the same or similar goals. Have you set yours for 2020? Do any of them include improving your oral health? Although not the most popular choice for goal-setters, maintaining healthy teeth and gums is just one way you can boost your confidence and even achieve a smaller waistline! Apart from regular 
Are you looking for a solution to your missing teeth? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, nearly 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth, and more than 36 million don’t have any natural teeth left at all! When you choose to restore your smile with dental implants, you’re getting much more than just an unconvincing denture. You’re investing in your smile with a comfortable, lifelike tooth replacement option that can last you a whole lifetime! However, changing your smile with implants doesn’t happen overnight. Here’s what to expect every step of the way when getting 
Dental insurance is largely meant to make your most basic dental treatments more affordable, whether it’s a routine cleaning or a detailed exam. Now that the end of the year is nearby, the benefits you paid for are likely not going to be available in the upcoming year. Not only are the benefits you’re used to having far more likely to reset, but your plan could change and your premiums may increase. If you aren’t sure why now is the time to start utilizing your 
