Call Us: (716) 675 9225
287 Center Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
Sedation Dentistry at our office will change what you think about going to the dentist.

Archives for May 2016

How much work can I get done with a sedation dentist?

Posted on by .

I have avoided the dentist for like….um…forever.  The last time I went my parents took me.  I know I have some cavities. I’m sure I have other problems as well.  If you can’t tell, I don’t like the dentist’s office. I keep hearing about sedation. Will it let me do a lot of work at once, so I don’t have to go very often?

Miranda M. – Texas

Miranda,

You’re not alone in your distaste of going to the dentist’s office. Often people who have some form of dental anxiety, had an unpleasant  experience as a child. Because you haven’t been back since childhood, I’m guessing that is something that happened to you.

Sedation will be a great option for you. Many fearful patients find it opens a whole new world for them and actually start to ….(gasp! Dare I say it?) like the dentist.

You’ll find you can get a lot more work done with sedation than without. That will be an exciting option for you as it will mean fewer appointments. However, you’ll likely need an initial consultation. Don’t worry. They’re painless.

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Warren Krutchick.

Is a root canal safe when you’re pregnant?

Posted on by .

I am  33 weeks pregnant with a massive toothache. I had to go to an emergency dentist, as I couldn’t take the pain much more. I was told that I need a root canal. I left there without getting the treatment, even though the dentist said it would be okay to do while pregnant. I feel the need to further research the idea of having root canal treatment during pregnancy. Any advice is appreciated!

Bethany – Austin, TX

Bethany,

While many elective and cosmetic dental treatments should be postponed until after pregnancy, emergency dental procedures should not wait. You and the baby are in more danger without treatment, because you don’t wan tthe infection to spread.

This ideas time for treatment is the second trimester. First trimester is the most vulnerable time in pregnancy, and in the third trimester most pregnant women have a difficult time laying on their backs for the amount of time a root canal can take.

If you’re not in a good trimester for it, especially the first, have a discussion with your dentist about alternative, temporary treatments , like a temporary filling, until you get to a place where you are more comfortable to have the root canal performed.

The most common concern in a root canal procedure while pregnant is the use of antibiotics (often prescribed to treat or prevent infection), and the use of x-rays (needed to see root before and after root canal therapy). Antibiotics such as penicillin, amoxicillin, and clindamycin, which are labeled category B for safety in pregnancy, may be prescribed after your procedure. According to the American College of Radiology, no single diagnostic x-ray has a radiation dose significant enough to cause adverse effects in a developing embryo or fetus. Ultimately, it’s up to you to discuss with your dentist and OB all of the factors involved, and make an informed decision should the benefit outweigh the risk.

I hope this puts you more at ease. This blog is brought to you by Dr. Warren Krutchick.