Corbin Family Dental Care Blog

Dental sedation has helped countless patients feel calm and comfortable during procedures, but it’s also surrounded by misunderstandings that can make some people hesitant to consider it. In reality, modern sedation techniques are safe, effective, and tailored to each patient’s needs. If anxiety has ever held you back from seeing your dentist, understanding the truth behind these common myths can help you make informed decisions about your care. Here are 4 myths about dental sedation and the facts that debunk them.

Does the prospect of visiting the dentist make you feel nervous or even afraid? If so, your care team might suggest that you be sedated during your procedure. This can be a great provision that creates an easier, more relaxing experience! Still, if you have never been sedated before, you might be curious about what to expect. In this blog post, you will find answers to five common questions about sedation dentistry.

A toothache can be distracting during the day, but it can be particularly bothersome at night. It might even prevent you from sleeping! The best way to deal with this issue is to visit a qualified dentist for emergency care. But until you can get in for an appointment, how can you dull the pain enough to get some rest? This blog post offers helpful suggestions.

Did you know that, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, around 36% of adults in the United States struggle with some degree of dental fear? If you belong to that group, you might wonder what options are available for people who are afraid of the dentist. What coping techniques might make it easier for you to settle into the treatment chair? This blog post provides some practical suggestions.

While most dentures fit snugly at first, they can often become unstable over time. You may eventually need special adhesives to keep them secure, as they’ll otherwise slip or fall out of your mouth. With that said, what if you don’t know how to use such products? Don’t panic; your Corbin dentist is here to lay out the relevant facts and details. Just keep reading to learn how to use denture adhesive and similar items.

Dentures have been a solution for missing teeth for centuries, so it sort of makes sense for there to be a misconception or two about them. Plus, dental technology has made significant advances just in the past 20 years. The dentures your grandparents might be familiar with could be very different from what your dentist has to offer now! Any way you slice it, there are just some “facts” about dentures that you should take with a grain of salt. Keep reading for four perfect examples of this.

As you age, there are certain things that you expect to change color, such as your hair. In fact, you may have a different hair color during childhood than you do during adulthood, and it could even change again to white or gray as you age. But while “going gray” is acceptable for hair and even considered a sign of wisdom and beauty, many people are less enthusiastic about it when it happens to their teeth! So, what causes your teeth to turn this color, and what can you do to fix it? Here’s how to get your teeth out of a gray area and back to their original white!

Do you have noticeable flaws in your smile that you’ve thought about correcting? Cosmetic dentistry offers many possibilities when it comes to improving the appearance of your teeth and gums. If you’ve been wondering if you are a good candidate for this branch of oral healthcare, here are some common procedures and how to tell if they’d be a good solution for you.

If you’ve been missing teeth for a while, you may have become accustomed to giving up many of the foods you used to love. But the good news is that with your new dentures, you can once again eat many of those delicious treats you’ve been missing out on. Unfortunately, however, while your diet may have just been given the green light to expand, there are still some foods you shouldn’t eat with them. So, before you sit down for that celebratory meal, take a closer look at what you should and should not eat with dentures!

Any dentist will tell you that the best thing you can do to prevent a dental emergency is to take good care of your teeth. You can prevent toothaches by staying on top of your dental hygiene, and frequent preventive appointments can ensure that you don’t lose grasp on your oral health.

However, even if you’re conscientious about your teeth, there are instances where disaster can strike. For occasions like this, it’s a good idea to have a dental emergency kit at the ready; here’s what that should consist of.