General Dentistry Services
Your oral health is very important.Polar Dental Centres offer a full range of general dentistry services, providing such to patients of all ages. Take a look at our pages on dental care for children, dental care for seniors and the "Check-up" for additional information.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss all of your oral health care needs with you. Recognizing that dental patients have various needs during their appointment, we offer sedation dentistry to put our patients at ease.
How Important Are Regular Dentist Check-ups?
Basically, if you ignore the importance of regular check-ups, you may end up paying for it in more ways than one. The majority of dental problems that arise are minor and can be corrected if caught early.
When patients get in the habit of skipping regular check-ups, these minor problems can become major in even a short amount of time. Also, in addition to the diagnostic aspects of regular appointments, your professional cleanings help to reach bacteria and plaque that is not always possible with home care techniques. Make sure you visit us every 3-6 months, depending on the advice of your dental care professional - you could be saving years of costly dental treatment in the future.
What can I do to relieve dental anxiety?
- Knowledge is the greatest defense against anxiety.
- Avoiding caffeine before your dental appointment can make you less anxious.
- Eating high-protein foods produces a calming effect, unlike sugary foods.
- Focus on breathing during the procedure at a regular and slow pace. When you are nervous you tend to hold your breath, which decreases oxygen levels and further increases feelings of panic.
What will the dentist do to relieve my anxiety?
Our dentists work to reduce your anxiety before you ever step foot in our offices. This process begins on the phone, when you make your appointment with us. Our staff will inform you of what to expect and answer your questions to ensure your confidence and comfort during your visit.
Once you arrive for your appointment, our dentist will have done a lot to ensure that every aspect of your visit is designed to create optimal comfort. All of our offices offer magazines, newspapers and dental health information and resources, for your leisure and information. Our offices also accommodate a play area for children, in addition to television and/or music in the waiting room and operatories. An understanding of your dental health and the dental services or treatment that you will discuss with the dentist, will also help to relieve dental anxiety.
Why am I anxious in the dental office?
People are anxious about going to the dentist for different reasons including worrying about the effectiveness of localized anesthetic and feeling like the dentist is rushed or is neglecting your concerns. Other factors include anticipation of pain, the cost of the procedure, past experiences, and even the sterile smell of the dental office. Interrupting the normal day's routine to visit the dentist also is a factor in general anxiety.
Am I a candidate for sedation dentistry?
If you hate the noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care and offices and you can’t block them out, then you may want to experience “twilight sleep” while we do the work. Recent research has indicated that the number one reason adults postpone needed dental care was fear! That's right, not time, not money, but fear! Yet dental decay and periodontal disease do not make exceptions!
If you have any of the following:
- Fear of dental treatment
- History of traumatic dental experiences
- Difficulty getting numb
- Very sensitive gag reflex or difficulty opening
- Extremely sensitive teeth
- Limited time to get your dental care completed
- Complex dental problems; or a need for surgery
- Above average disdain for “getting numb”
- Embarrassment about your teeth
- In denial of a dental problem until the pain is unbearable
- Have not received professional dental care in many years, perhaps decades
- Go from dentist to dentist, or doctors, to renew painkiller prescriptions for dental problems
- Often make and then cancel dental appointments
- Make numerous, lengthy phone calls to the dentist's office
- Experience sweaty palms or find yourself gripping the armrest
…then yes, you are a candidate!
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