Did you know that the health of your mouth has a dramatic influence on the health of your body? According to Dr. Donald Ratcliffe, chairman of the department of dental medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York, “the mouth is a portal into the rest of the body.” While you may be keeping …
According to recent statistics, approximately 15 percent of Americans suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety, also called dental fear, is a very real condition. While dental anxiety has kept many patients from getting the dental care they need and deserve, it is extremely important that these sufferers know today’s solutions. In fact, a large majority of …
Caring for a special needs patient takes compassion and understanding. Everyday tasks, such as brushing teeth, can be very challenging. A patient with special needs can refer to a broad spectrum of disabilities, including physical, medical, developmental or cognitive conditions. Each type of special needs requires special consideration when receiving dental treatment. If you are …
