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Acupuncture Punctures Dental Fears
One in five people have dental phobias and dread going to the dentist so much they endure painful toothaches for weeks before making an appointment. But now through acupuncture needles people can be freed of their dental fears and restore their teeth back to health.
In Austria, researchers worked with 182 adults who had dentist appointments. They were divided into three groups. Some had acupuncture at three points inside the ear…
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How To Survive A Dental Appointment If You Have A Gag Reflex
Even the most routine dental visit, can still stir up feelings of unease. While most appointments end up being less painful and stressful than a patient thinks, the apprehension remains. Some patients are uncomfortable having someone stick dental instruments into their mouth and throat and while they have different techniques to soothe their anxiety, people with sensitive gag reflexes can find it difficult to cope.
A gag reflex is either…
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Sedation Options for the Dentist
A major concern to many regarding even the most basic dental procedures, is pain. How much pain can I expect? How can I alleviate it? Depending on the procedure and the dentist, certain options may be available to you.
For general procedures like the filling of a cavity, Procaine or Novacaine is often used to numb the surrounding area. Years ago, Cocaine was used for the same purpose – though has…
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