Valentine Dental Date Tips to have a healthy mouth on Valentine's Day Post Title
- By Mary Marks
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- 04 Feb, 2021
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For February 14, many people are preparing with flowers, gifts, movie tickets, ideas for going out and spending time in a romantic atmosphere. Few, however, remember in advance that for a successful Valentine's Day, a prior oral check-up at the dentist is more important than a "check-in" of gift shops.
A smile yellowed by coffee and daily cigarettes, with the
edges of your teeth visibly embroidered with tartar and a bad-smelling breath
have a 100% chance of making your partners run away. Not to mention dental
caries, sometimes advanced, which, out of fear, ignorance or lack of time, are
left untreated, so a visit to a
Colorado sedation dentist is perfect.
So, what smile do you want have on Valentine’s Day? Definitely a big, charming smile, for which you need to remember the following:
-teeth brushing with toothpaste should be done at least twice a day and be accompanied by the use of mouthwash and dental floss
-a balanced diet (without sweets and carbonated drinks in excess) helps maintain a healthy dentition
-water consumption hydrates the oral cavity and refreshes the breath
-chewing gum should be sugar-free and preferably contain xylitol
-Oral hygiene measures do not guarantee teeth with no caries, therefore, regular check-ups (every 6 months) at the dentist must be scheduled.
Although oral sedation dentistry Highlands Ranch is one of the optionsavailable for managing anxiety and discomfort during oral surgery, you certainly do not need to use it all the time. As a matter of fact, the exact type of sedation or anesthesia that you receive during oral procedures may depend on various factors, such as the complexity of the procedure, your medical problems, as well as your doctor’s preferences.
There can be several different levels of sedation that can be used in oral surgery. Local anesthesia is one of them. This involves injecting anesthetic medication into the specific area where the surgery will take place. It numbs the area and is often used for less invasive procedures.
Oral sedation involves taking medication in the form of a pill to induce a state of relaxation and drowsiness. The patient is still conscious, but he/she may not be fully aware of the procedure. At any rate, sedation helps him/her get rid of anxiety.
In the case of intravenous sedation, medication is administered through a vein, which induces a deeper state of sedation than oral sedation. Patients may still be conscious, but they are less aware of their surroundings and may not remember the procedure.
