Sequim Advanced Dental

If you need to have multiple procedures performed, dental sedation may allow all of them to be taken care of in a single visit, rather than spreading them out over several days or weeks. We will discuss the options with you so you can make a decision that best meets your needs.

Drilling is not necessarily the only way to remove decayed tooth enamel when preparing teeth for fillings or other procedures. Microair abrasion uses forced air and tiny particles (most often aluminum oxide) to strip away the affected material.

Teeth are labeled according to position. From front to back, they are the: central incisor, lateral incisor, cuspid or canine, first bicuspid or first premolar, second premolar or second bicuspid, first molar, second molar, and finally, third molar or wisdom tooth.

Did you know that saliva not only protects the gums and teeth but also maintains the balance of acids in your mouth? One more thing: the average human could produce enough saliva to fill two bathtubs a year!

Have you ever heard of natal teeth? It is a condition in which an infant is born with teeth (they usually are found on the lower gums). About one child in every 2,000 births has this condition.

The sedation materials and process used during dental procedures are varied and adjusted for the individual and the work being performed. Minimal sedation allows the patient to remain awake yet relaxed, while deep sedation puts the patient to sleep during the entire procedure.