Showing posts with label Adult Dentistry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adult Dentistry. Show all posts

Monday, 11 May 2015

Dental Sedation

Sedation with Nitrous Oxide

We provide "laughing gas" to ease any discomfort you may have during certain treatment. This form of sedation is inhaled to induce relaxation. When used together with a local anesthetic that is administered to the area of your mouth that needs work, little or no pain will be felt.

Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
Lakeland-Family-Dentistry.com

Friday, 3 April 2015

Sleep Apnea Solutions

Get a Good Night's Rest

Falling asleep during the day, snoring loudly while sleeping, or occasional halted breathing during sleep are signs you have the condition known as sleep apnea. Perhaps you have been treated for this problem with the CPAP device. It allows air to continue to flow through your lungs thanks to a mask that is worn over the nose and mouth during sleep. It takes care of the problem of interrupted breathing, but the mask is bulky and uncomfortable to wear, so people often stop using it. 
If you have become unhappy with this solution, we offer one that will let you get a good night's sleep comfortably. A small, acrylic device, similar to a retainer, fits over upper and lower teeth. It repositions your tongue and jaw to keep your air passage open, allowing consistent breathing. Patients who have tried this device have been very pleased with the results - 90 percent of users have had successful results. It is easily placed and removed and compact to take along when traveling. Let us show you how great it is to restore sound, restful sleep.

Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
Lakeland-Family-Dentistry.com

Friday, 27 February 2015

Dental Care for Seniors

Specific Concerns for Seniors

Our teeth show signs of age, just like the rest of our body. Stains appear from caffeine and tobacco use. If regular professional cleanings have been missed, plaque build-up eventually leads to decay and root or gum problems. Some medications reduce the flow of saliva through the mouth, which we can address. Fillings can loosen and allow decay to set in. Gum disease and root decay are major concerns for seniors. We recommend regular check-ups to reduce the chance of small problems turning into big problems. And as always, we recommend the consumption of healthy foods and proper gum and teeth hygiene for optimum oral health at every age. 

If your gums are inflamed or bleed easily from flossing or brushing, or a tooth or teeth feel loose, contact us immediately.


Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
Lakeland-Family-Dentistry.com