Oral Care Tips to Help Your Smile This Christmas and New Year
December 20, 2011
Given how many parties the holiday season is filled with and the prevalence of sweets served at these parties, our smiles need all the help they can get this time of year. That’s why, from all of us at Dr. Canzoneri’s Arcadia dental office, we’d like to share a few oral care tips with you, in addition to wishing you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Maintain your regular brushing and flossing routine, and try to brush in between snacks if possible. One way you can do this is by keeping a travel-size toothbrush with you. If you’re not able to do this, another simple way you can keep your teeth clean and fight cavities is with xylitol gum.
With Sedation Dentistry from Dr. Canzoneri, You Don’t Have To Be One of the Millions of Patients Who Avoids the Dentist Every Year
December 9, 2011
Millions of patients avoid the dentist every year, and for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s because of anxiety. For others, it’s because of neck or back pain, a sensitive gag reflex, or a neuromuscular problem like TMJ dysfunction. Still others might need to have several procedures completed but only have time for one appointment.
If any of these describe your situation, sedation dentistry from Dr. Canzoneri’s Arcadia dental office may be right for you.
How Does Sedation Dentistry Work?
Dr. Canozeri uses a type of sedation dentistry called oral sedation. With oral sedation, patients will only need to take a small prescription pill before arriving for their appointment. As this pill takes effect, you’ll begin to feel sleepy and relaxed. (more…)