Did you know that about 36% of people in the US avoid going to the dentist because they are afraid? Dental anxiety is quite common, but it can also be overcome with the help of sedation. More and more practices, including us here at Waterfront Dental, offer sedation dentistry to help anxious patients get stress-free treatment. If…
If you are dealing with missing teeth, one of the best solutions modern dentistry provides is dental implants in Baltimore. These are artificial teeth beloved both by dentists and patients because they not only restore the look of your smile but are able to support your overall jaw and oral health. If you’ve been thinking about…
For a few lucky ones, wisdom teeth don’t cause any problems when they erupt. In fact, it’s estimated that about one-third of people are born without any wisdom teeth at all. That’s because these third molars are vestigial structures, meaning that they were useful to use thousands of years ago when our diet consisted of…
Sedation dentistry helps a lot of patients get access to even the most basic oral health services. If you need to go to the dentist in Baltimore, have a lengthy and complex procedure to look forward to, or cannot otherwise stay in the chair to get treated, sedation is a great way to overcome all these challenges…
If you’re very sick or injured, you obviously need to go to the emergency room to get treated by a doctor right away. While when it comes to your physical health you may not hesitate to seek emergency services, with dental health it’s a different matter entirely. Many people may not even know they are…
Sedation dentistry in Baltimore is often a key component in getting access to even the most basic dental services. People with high levels of dental anxiety, who have difficulty sitting in the dentist’s chair, or who require large amounts of dental work often require sedation to help them remain calm and relaxed while the dentist improves…
Dental infections can happen to anyone, and they can be very painful and uncomfortable. When people experience a dental infection, oftentimes they do not go to a dentist because they are either scared or hope that it will soon go away. Yet having an untreated dental infection can negatively affect your entire oral health, and…
Dental sedation helps millions of people with dental anxiety or special needs get the dental care they need without discomfort or stress. While there are a variety of sedatives available that can be administered to a patient while they are conscious or unconscious, you’re probably wondering how safe it is to be sedated in the…
A toothache can be very unpleasant, but does it constitute a dental emergency? In most cases, a toothache that can be handled with over-the-counter medicine doesn’t represent an emergency, but a dental issue that wasn’t treated in time. But, what if the pain is unexpected and so severe that it keeps you up at night?…
Did you notice that your dental crown chipped? While it can be stressful and even alarming, there is no need to worry as there are solutions for situations like this. However, you do need to take immediate action. That’s because when dental crowns break, the tooth is left exposed to harmful bacteria. So, here’s what you need…