Our hygienist, Korri, loving this snow this morning!
For moderate sedation, pills are commonly prescribed and you will them take according to the dentist’s direction. You may or may not fall asleep, depending on the dosage and your body type, but you will need someone to take you home regardless.
How can dental lasers negate the need for anesthesia in some types of procedures? Because treatments with lasers do not cause as much pain compared to the use of scalpels or drills – in these cases, a local anesthetic will work just fine.
If conservative, non-invasive methods have failed to resolve your TMJ issues, the dentist may recommend a different approach. Injecting a corticosteroid into the joint, for example, can ease swelling, reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
Legendary chemist Joseph Priestly of England isolated nitrous oxide during experiments in 1772 by heating ammonium nitrate together with iron filings. Priestly also was the first to isolate oxygen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
If you are undergoing certain medical treatments (chemotherapy, hormone replacement, or radiation), it is important to make and keep appointments with the dentist. These procedures can damage the teeth and gums if not treated quickly and properly.
