Sweets For Your Sweetheart
From heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates to sticky gummy bears, sweet treats are often the gift of choice on Valentine’s Day.
While these sugary treats are sure to delight your sweetheart, their teeth could be getting a sour deal.
Say, “I love you” and still ensure your significant other gets a great dental checkup by opting for treats that don’t cling to the teeth. Avoid those gummies as well as hard candies because both types of treats stay on your teeth longer.
Show your sweet side with treats such as dark chocolate that have some health benefits as well as less sugar, in many cases.
Dark chocolate-covered strawberries, for example, are delectable and lower in sugar. Consider candies sweetened with Xylitol as this natural sweet substance may reduce the risk of tooth decay.
Encouraging your Valentine to get regular dental checkups is a wonderful way to show you care!
Banish Dental Visit Phobia
From hearing the high-pitched whirr of the dental drill to seeing a tray of sharp instruments, some individuals understandably have dental phobia. This fear could stem from a negative experience visiting the dentist in childhood or having multiple dental concerns that need to be addressed.
One of the best ways to cope with dental anxiety is through distraction. Pull up a playlist on your phone or iPod, put on headphones and tune out your surroundings.
Another way to make your dental experience a little happier is through nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas.” Nitrous oxide is a quick, effective way to help you relax for even the most common dental treatments.
If you have dental phobia or anxiety, contact us to set a time for our dentist to ease your concerns. We’ll happily discuss the many options to help you have a relaxing experience while you’re with us.