As the center point of your face, your teeth are easily seen when eating, talking, laughing, and of course, smiling – making your smile one of the most noticeable features. Unfortunately, age, genetics, medications, and the foods consumed can take a toll on the appearance of teeth, causing individuals to feel self-conscious. It’s important that…
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Did you know that there’s an actual term that’s used to describe being afraid of the dentist? It’s called dental anxiety – and it’s a real issue that affects nearly 40 million people each year. The level of fear differs amongst individuals. For some, it means increased heart rate and nausea when attending appointments. For…
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Does your sensitive gag reflux keep you from attending your biannual dental checkups? If this is an issue for you, ask Fresno, CA dentist Dr. Claudia Denes about oral sedation. Our dental studio offers multiple kinds of sedative medication to ease the nerves of anxious patients and provide comfort for those with a sensitive gag…
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Dental fear is a common issue experienced by many people in the United States. According to the American Dental Association, 22 percent of people neglect dental treatment due to fear. If you feel apprehensive about visiting the dentist, oral sedation can help you through your appointment. Patients who have failed to take proper care of…
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For some people, just the thought of going to the dentist brings on feelings of fear and anxiety. Dental anxiety could be the result of an unpleasant past experience or just general apprehension. Depending on the level of anxiety you experience, it can prevent you from receiving the dental procedures you need in order to…
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For many, the word “dentist” creates a heightened level of anxiety and fear when mentioned, often resulting in a faster heart rate, nervous stomach, and cold sweat. It is not uncommon for this particular person to experience these same side effects when driving by a nearby dental office or seeing a medical professional in a…
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Imagine being in pain because of an irritating toothache. Now imagine constantly being in a state of confusion. At Fresno Dental Studio, we offer sedation dentistry for special needs patients, because receiving dental work shouldn’t be scary, nor should it trigger agitation. In patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a routine dental procedure…
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For some people, attending a dental visit is accompanied by sweating and a racing heart beat. According to the Dental Fears Research Clinic, roughly 5-8 percent of people avoid scheduling and attending their dentist visits due to overwhelming fear. It’s not necessarily the fact that we’re scared of the dentist, but rather we’re afraid of…
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Everyone has a natural gag reflex built into the body’s system that is designed to prevent choking when an unusually large or harmful object touches the roof of your mouth, back of your tongue, or soft tissues in your throat. However, it is estimated that around 15% of people have a hyperactive gag reflex that…
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Dental phobia is a legitimate issue that can prevent patients of all ages from visiting the dentist year after year. For some, what once occurred as a result of a bad childhood dental experience, grew into a deep, gut-wrenching and debilitating fear, causing them to avoid the dentists at all cost as an adult. Dental…
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