Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about overcoming dental anxiety.
Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
KC Family Dental
Sarah Brent, DDS
4034 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Fairway, KS 66205
Kansas City
(913) 220-2209
KCFamilyDental.com
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
“Laughing gas,” the name by which most people know nitrous oxide sedation, is regularly used to provide a more comfortable treatment environment. Inhaled through a mask, this type of sedation permits you to take in the medication by simply breathing and then induces a state of relaxation. Local anesthetic will be given in addition to nitrous oxide in most cases. And it wears off quickly enough to allow you to drive yourself home afterward.
KC Family Dental
Sarah Brent, DDS
4034 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Fairway, KS 66205
Kansas City
(913) 220-2209
KCFamilyDental.com
Dental Care in a Relaxing Environment
Dr. Brent knows that even with her gentle approach to great patient care, there are many patients who are naturally anxious or nervous about visiting a dentist. By avoiding dental care, many allow small treatable problems to grow much larger. So if you or a loved one is anxious about going to the dentist, we can help!
An hour prior to your visit, you will take a pill that we have dispensed to you. You will achieve a level of sedation that permits you to reply to questions but mostly sleep through your complete visit. This is ideal for fearful people or those who have a hectic schedule and want to get all their treatment finished in one visit.
KC Family Dental
Sarah Brent, DDS
4034 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Fairway, KS 66205
Kansas City
(913) 220-2209
KCFamilyDental.com
