You look at the calendar, rub your eyes, and then look again. However, the calendar does not lie: today is your biannual dental checkup. It is easy for time to sneak up on you, and with work, errands and picking up the kids from school, it can be tempting to just skip the trip to the dentist altogether. You certainly would not be the first to do so: according to the Commonwealth Fund, more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults skipped a routine dental visit in 2016. However, with each passing day cavities can grow and dental problems can worsen without professional intervention. So, before you decide to ditch the routine dental checkup, consider these facts from a dentist in Las Cruces. (more…)
Everyone, regardless of their age, is afraid of something. Unfortunately, fear is one of those emotions that doesn’t respond to logic. Dental phobia is a great example: Even though you know (on an intellectual level) that it isn’t dangerous to be in the dental chair, your body still reacts as if you’re being chased by a saber-toothed tiger! But since so much of your quality of life depends on good oral health, dental care isn’t something you can avoid. The good news is that you have multiple options for managing your fear and still getting the care you need from a dentist in Las Cruces. Keep reading to learn about some tips and tricks for dental phobia and also which sedation options are available!