Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about overcoming dental anxiety.
Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
Jeffrey B. Kravitz, DDS, DICOI
417 Water Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-7714
WakefieldFamilyDentist.com
A Full Range of Sedation for a Relaxing Visit
While we are able deliver pain-free injections, some patients can have anxiety with even the thought of a needle. If this sounds like you or a loved one, we have an offering that may bring relief. One hour before your dental visit you take a pill that we dispense to you. This brings you to a level of sedation that allows you to respond to questions but comfortably enjoy your entire visit. This is also a good idea for those who have a busy schedule and want to get multiple or extended treatments completed in one visit.
Dr. Kravitz has one of the few general practices in the country with the qualifications to administer not only oral sedation, but also IV sedation for any procedure, big or little. And in some cases, we offer nitrous oxide (also called laughing gas). We want all our guests to feel comfortably relaxed during treatment.
Jeffrey B. Kravitz, DDS, DICOI
417 Water Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-7714
WakefieldFamilyDentist.com
