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Dental Implants Seminar

Dental Implants have changed the way patients have to cope with the loss of teeth. A dental implant is the most effective and long-lasting way to replace missing or broken-down teeth. They look and feel natural giving you your confidence back.

If you have missing teeth, broken teeth or your dentures are slipping call today to schedule your implant consultation 270-444-6414, and don't forget, if you have a fear of the dentist we offer sedation.

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FREE Sedation, offer ends February 27, 2015

Do you experience fear, anxiety, or high stress just thinking about going to the dentist? You are not alone! Sedation Dentistry may be the solution for you as it has been for thousands of our patients over the years! By utilizing Oral Conscious Sedation or IV Sedation your dental treatment can be comfortable. Sedation also saves our patients time by allowing us to do a lot of dental work in just one visit.

Oral Sedation

Our dentists will prescribe a pill to take one hour before your scheduled appointment. You must have someone drive you to our office. When you arrive at our office you will be awake but feeling very relaxed. Throughout your dental appointment our staff will monitor your vital signs. When your treatment is completed, a friend or relative will need to drive you home. Do not operate a motor vehicle for 24 hours after receiving sedation. We do recommend that you take the day off and relax, making no major decisions. When you are fully awake you will probably remember very little about your dental treatment. Oral Sedation is easy and works well for most patients.

IV Sedation

You should not eat or drink anything eight hours before your appointment. IV Sedation medication is given through a very small needle inserted into a vein in your hand or arm. This form of sedation takes effect very quickly. As with oral sedation your vital signs will be monitored throughout your appointment. The main advantage of IV sedation is that your dentist can control the amount of medication given allowing for your sedation to be increased or decreased quickly and comfortably if necessary. You will be very relaxed during your appointment and will remember very little about the procedure. Most patients become alert once the medication is stopped, however someone must drive you home. You should not operate a motor vehicle for 24 hours after given the IV sedation.

Sedation is safe for most patients. We will ask you several questions regarding your health history and current supplements and medications you're currently taking. We will check and make sure sedation will not interact with your medications and if necessary we will consult with your physician regarding health concerns. Your safety is our number one priority.

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Isn't it great to know you can relax in the dentist chair? If you are interested in Sedation please give us a call at 270-444-6414. We'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Chew On This

 

At Paducah Dental Care we take great pride in our state of the art equipment and extremely friendly and knowledgeable hygienists. Our trained eyes will search for any signs of disease or further problems including a thorough check for cavities, early signs of gum disease, or oral cancer. Our hygienists take a great deal of time with patients educating you on preventive care. We offer advice with your individual needs in mind.

 

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Holiday Dental Tip

At Paducah Dental Care we take great pride in our state of the art equipment and extremely friendly and knowledgeable hygienists. Our trained eyes will search for any signs of disease or further problems including a thorough check for cavities, early signs of gum disease, or oral cancer. Our hygienists take a great deal of time with patients educating you on preventive care. We offer advice with your individual needs in mind.

Visit Paducah Dental Care to learn more! 

What can I do for dry mouth?

What can I do for dry mouth?

 

Treatment for dry mouth depends on what is causing the problem. It is very important to see your dentist or health care provider to find what is causing dry mouth.

Once this is accomplished a treatment plan can be made specifically for you to treat it. There are however many temporary thing that can be done to help until the cause of the problem is found.

-Chewing sugar free gums or sucking on hard sugar free candy can help to stimulate saliva flow. The key here is making sure it is sugar free. Otherwise other problems can arise from consuming too much sugar, such as cavities.

-Limit caffeine and avoid anything containing alcohol. It’s important to find an alcohol free mouthwash. Both alcohol and caffeine have a drying effect on the mouth which only worsens the problem.

-Stop any use of tobacco products.

-Sip on water throughout the day. Avoid sipping any fluids that can be acidic to the teeth. This will put you at a higher risk of developing cavities because the teeth are exposed to acid all day long.

-There are over the counter saliva substitutes. Look for products that contain xylitol, carboxymethylcellulose, or hydroxyethylcellulose. For example, Mouth Kote, Oasis Moisturizing mouth spray, and Biotene products. There are also many mouthwashes that are designed for dry mouth. Biotene and ACT both have a mouthwash for dry mouth.

-Avoid antihistamines and decongestants and try to breath through your nose and not your mouth.

-Sleep with a humidifier by the bed. At night the mouth dries out more and this helps to keep moisture in the air.

It is very important to see your dentist regularly because dry mouth puts you at greater risk of developing cavities and other dental problems. Your dentist will help to ensure that preventive treatment is being used to avoid dental problems due to dry mouth.  Many dentists will prescribe a prescription tooth paste or mouthwash that is high in fluoride to help prevent cavities and recommend more frequent cleanings and exams.

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What are the signs and symptoms of dry mouth?

 

What are the signs and symptoms of dry mouth?

Dr. Matthew Mangino

 

Those with dry mouth typically complain that they have difficulty talking, eating, tasting food, swallowing, and a sticky feeling in the mouth. Dry mouth is more noticeable for most people at night, especially in people who breathe through their mouth during sleep.

 

Many people suffering from dry mouth will experience chapped or cracked lips, dry eyes, dry throat, pale gums, headaches, dizziness, bad breath or a persistent cough. Those affected may also complain of sores in their mouth, or a white tongue which is usually a yeast infection.

 

Many oral problems can arise from dry mouth including burning of the tongue, periodontitis, ulcers, and inflamed gums. Cavities became very common along the gum line because saliva is used to clean food and bacteria from the teeth. Without a sufficient amount of saliva this debris is allowed to remain along the gum line causing cavities.

 



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