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We all have that one thing that can make us nervous. If you are one who is anxious for your dental treatment, that is ok. For our patients who have high anxiety while in the dental chair, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and/or oral sedation to help calm your nerves. We want to make sure we are taking the extra steps for you to feel comfortable and address your oral health before you have discomfort. For more information to see if you are a good candidate for this option for treatment, ask our staff and dentist! 

Below is a short description and video describing nitrous oxide from the ADA. 

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/n/nitrous-oxide

Hi everyone! March was the one year anniversary of me joining the team here at Town East Dental Group. It has been one of the most rewarding years professionally. The team here has really taken well to our approach in treating our community. In this first year, we started our first Smile Makeover Giveaway and were very excited and encouraged to see the response we received from the contest. We have transitioned to electronic charts to better serve our patients. I have been overwhelmed to see the great response from our patients as well and their kind words complimenting our efforts to serve them. Here is to one year in ...

Happy Presidents Day!

Did you know that when George Washington was inaugurated in 1789, he only had one natural tooth left!? Here is a link discussing his dental health!

https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/false-teeth/

We recently were able to give a Tooth Talk at a local daycare. We spoke to the kids about the importance of brushing their teeth and cleaning off all the "sugar bugs". We also spoke with the kids about healthy foods vs. junk foods and why it is important to eat healthy foods! 

Vaping is viewed as a "safe alternative" to smoking. In reality, vaping not only is bad for your overall health, but also causes significant damage to your mouth. Routine dental exams are important to be able to diagnose these signs for an early intervention.

https://www.perioimplantadvisory.com/articles/2019/01/vaping-and-oral-health-it-s-worse-than-you-think.html?cmpid=enl_perio-implantadvisory_perio-implant_advisory_2019-01-10

Happy (late) New Year everyone! I wanted to share a short article on millennials and the dentist. The article touches on the importance of routine dental visits and diagnosis and treating cavities early. If you have been thinking of getting back into regular recalls with your dentist, there is no better time than now. Our office welcomes all and we will treat to the best of our abilities! 

https://www.deardoctor.com/dentistry/blog/to-all-you-millennials-out-there-pick-up-that-toothbrush

I was looking through articles and found an interesting one worth sharing. This article touches on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, addressing gum disease early and speaks on the strong link between high blood pressure and periodontal disease. The mouth is the gateway to the body and it is very important we maintain oral hygiene.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-dental-hypertension/gum-disease-linked-to-higher-blood-pressure-idUSKCN1MZ2L3