Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip the dentist entirely. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry may…
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Keeping Patients Calm
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by name of practice. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, some people…
When Mommy Is Scared Of The Dentist
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider sedation dentistry from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. First off, sedation dentistry is perfectly safe. At Boulder County Smiles, we offer several options. Perhaps you have a dentist-wary child who needs treatment. For simple dental procedures, topical anesthetics are applied to the…
Don’t Skip the Dentist! Sedation Dentistry
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Millions of Americans stress out because they have to see the dentist, so if that sounds like you, you aren’t alone. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is…
Countering Anxiety With Sedation Dentistry
Does the mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fill you with dread? Does it make you avoid the dentist altogether? If so, you’re among the millions of Americans coping with dental anxiety. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, sedation dentistry may be just what the doctor ordered. If you have dental…
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
When our patients get mouth sores, we advise them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t worry, you won’t have to eat baby food – plenty…
Not The End Of The World – Root Canals in Lafayette CO
Categories: cosmetic dentistry, Family dentistry, general dentistry, Root Canal, sedation dentistry, Toothache
Root canal. These are among the most ominous words in dentistry. But at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, they don’t have to be. A successful root canal (known formally as endodontic treatment) can save a tooth and prevent the need for an extraction. During the procedure, the nerve and pulp of the affected tooth…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Categories: sedation dentistry
If you are afraid of the dentist and have not had a check-up in years, today’s post is for you. Good news! Dentistry in the Lafayette area and around Colorado is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No…
6 Ways to Prepare for Your Dental Procedure
Categories: general dentistry, sedation dentistry
Dentistry offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally and physically before your big dental day.
Tooth Ache Pain The Size of Boulder
Categories: Dental Health, sedation dentistry
Sometimes the infection can be so advanced that not even the anesthetics will function, that is why sedation dentistry is so handy.
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