How Does Sedation Dentistry Actually Feel?

March 29, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 9:18 pm
hand holding a pill

For one reason or another, there are thousands of people who have dental anxiety, and many of them can see their oral health start to slip as a result. If that hits close to home, sedation dentistry may help you feel more at ease and get the care you need.

However, lots of people don’t really know what sedation will feel like in a dental context, which makes them even more nervous than they would be otherwise. If you want to know, here’s how the most common drugs in sedation will be likely to affect you.

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The Facts about Dental Implant Safety

March 7, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Rick Cofer @ 9:15 pm
dental implant lying on a table

Dental implants are some of the most common tooth replacement options, and just about any dentist will tell you that they’re some of the best. They’re realistic, durable, and give you much better bite force than dentures, for example.

However, unlike other methods of tooth replacement, dental implants involve surgery. As a result, some people are made nervous by the procedure and wonder about its safety. If you want to know more about any risks of getting dental implants, here’s a guide with some more information.

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