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Sedation Dentistry

Living Longer, Living Better

February 3, 2011

When you keep your teeth healthy and restore them to health, function and beauty and keep them that way, you very well may live longer.
This has been known empirically through our experience for many years as dentists.  It’s now being proven by science.
I run into a lot of aging people who don’t restore and maintain [...]

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Never fear, The Richmond Smile Center is here!

February 1, 2011

I am sorry to say that millions of Americans are overdue for dental cleanings and exams at this very moment. Going to the dentist is one of the things that people tend to put off, and often, it is because they are afraid.

If you are one of the millions of people who experience some degree of anxiety about your dental visit, I may have a solution for you.

I’m Dr. Charles Martin of The Richmond Smile Center, and I see patients with fear and anxiety over dental work every day. That’s why I practice sedation dentistry here in my office.

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Why Do Some People Fear the Dentist?

December 17, 2010

As a sedation dentist at the Richmond Smile Center, I have worked with many, many patients who hate “The Dentist.” Some had a bad experience years earlier, while others have a sensitive gag reflex, fear of needles, or phobia of not being in complete control. Still others don’t numb with traditional anesthesia, so dentistry has [...]

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Sedation Dentistry and Staying On Track

October 19, 2010

Half of Americans don’t visit the dentist regularly (which means twice a year for checkups and cleanings, then as needed for restorations). Of these, 20% neglect dental visits because of the stress, anxiety, or fear they experience in the dentist’s chair. I’m Dr. Charles Martin, a sedation dentist in Richmond, Virginia, and if what I’ve [...]

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Comfort for Dental Patients Who Don’t Numb with Local Anesthesia

October 13, 2010

If you’ve avoided the dentist because of painful experience in the past, your mouth may be in serious need of dental care. Oral health is closely linked to overall health, so neglecting your mouth can seriously impact your wellness and quality of life.
You do not have to worry about pain at my dental office.
I’m Dr. [...]

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Sensitive Teeth is Common in Today’s World

September 26, 2007

Are sensitive teeth common in today’s world?  They certainly are because it is estimated that almost half of the population experiences tooth sensitivity at some point in their lives.  Sensitive teeth can come and go, depending on the cause and how you treat them.
What exactly is tooth sensitivity?  It is actually the common way to [...]

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With Aesthetic Dentistry, Your Smile Can Once Again Light up a Room

July 2, 2007

Remember all those old photos from 100 years ago? Did you ever wonder why so many of the people in them never smiled? It was because their teeth looked awful, and back then there were no aesthetic dentists to help!
So don’t feel badly if your teeth have become a little dull and yellow over the [...]

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Sedation Dentistry Methods Helps with Dentalphobia

March 27, 2007

Sedation dentistry—also called sleep dentistry—can relieve patient anxiety and ensure that dental procedures are truly pain free. Many people fear dental appointments, and some people have a phobia about the unavoidable “in your face and personal space” aspect of dental care.
If this describes you, by all means speak with your dentist about prescribing a [...]

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Steps to Overcoming Dental Anxiety

March 26, 2007

If anxiety about dental visits is stopping you from taking care of your teeth, stop letting anxiety control your oral health—make a decision and start taking steps to implement it today!
A good way to begin is by reminding yourself that the only person in the world who can control your life is you. If [...]

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The Wand: Reducing Dental Pain

March 12, 2007

The dental wand offers painless, computer controlled anesthesia delivery for dental patients who are particularly sensitive to pain.  Because the wand delivers a dosage controlled by a microprocessor as opposed to thumb pressure, a slow, steady injection is delivered that is comfortable for the patient.
The hardware for the device resembles a small computer tower and [...]

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