Compass Dental Blog
Patient Concerns Take Precedence
June 20, 2017
Among the top priorities for people who are trying to find a permanent dental home for themselves or their family members will be the credentials of the dental professionals, their experience and the patient reviews of the practice. The efficiency of the office staff however, will also count for a lot.
Early Detection Leads To Successful Treatment
June 13, 2017
Methods of prevention are key to good dental health but early detection is also important. We can thank the technological advancements that the dental industry has been able to take advantage of for the fact that dentists are now able to identify a developing cavity, or diagnosis the early stage of gum disease before these issues can become something more significant. The longer a dental disease is left to fester, the more extensive the treatment procedure will be.
Don’t Neglect Your Oral Health
June 6, 2017
Dental phobia is a real phenomena. It is defined as an unreasonable fear about having a dental procedure. Most of us can deal with the minor feelings of anxiety that are associated with going to the dentist but someone suffering from dental phobia can’t conquer their feelings so easily. Instead, they avoid the fear by eliminating the cause – they stop going to the dentist altogether! Obviously a lack of professional care can lead to major dental issues. Oral conscious sedation has greatly benefited those patients who suffer from this kind of anxiety.
Options Vary
May 30, 2017
If you have chipped a tooth don’t delay, have it fixed asap in order to avoid further injury. When you see your dentist he will evaluate the extent of the damage done and outline the recommended treatment option. A porcelain onlay is one alternative.
Narrow The Search
May 23, 2017
One of the main goals when looking for a family dentist is to find one who can provide services for kids, teens and adults. Many of today’s family dental practices also offer some cosmetic procedures which can be a deciding factor in the search. When your teenager wants to have her teeth whitened for that special event for instance, it will be good to know that she’s in the experienced hands of an established family dental professional.
Don’t Risk Serious Infection
May 16, 2017
Sometimes despite the best efforts of your dentist a tooth that has been damaged beyond repair will have to be extracted in order to avoid further infection. A simple extraction is a comparatively simple procedure thanks to advanced technology and sedation dentistry. It is very important however, to follow pre and post-op instructions to the letter.
Are You Ready For A Change?
May 9, 2017
People have individual reasons for wanting to have their teeth whitened but the desired result is always the same, they want to have a brighter, happier smile. Cosmetic dentistry has seen a boon in the requests for teeth whitening treatments over recent years and they have heeded the call.