Dental anxiety affects millions of Americans. For some people it’s so strong that they avoid going to the dentist altogether. That might seem rational enough: why do something when you know it’s going to upset you? The problem with that, of course, is that by doing so you put your dental health at risk. Sedation…
It’s a deceptively simple idea: replace a missing tooth by attaching an artificial one directly to the patient’s jaw. It’s an idea that has been around for a thousand years or more, but in the last half century, it has become an exact science. Dental implants are one of the specialties offered at Flax Dental…
At Flax Dental in Atlanta, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. We recognize that many suffer from dental anxiety, which is why we offer sedation dentistry. Fear of the dentist is far more common than you might realize, and is certainly nothing to be ashamed of. While many people look…
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Doctor Flax knows this, and that is why the warm dental team at Flax Dental have made patient comfort our top priority. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can decrease and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you a more…
Patients in the Atlanta area choose Flax Dental for our expertise in the performance of cosmetic dentistry. In addition to the advanced training and accreditation in this specialized dental niche, Dr. Flax is also recognized for his commitment to patient comfort. We don’t just say that we understand your fears related to dental treatments; we…
I needed a lot of work done and I opted to see a sedation dentist, so I could get more done at each visit. I had a total of four visits, plus an exam, and the staff was great. My initial exam was a little traumatic, only because we were discussing so much. Between the…
I don’t know what to do about my husband! He is scared of the dentist, but is so embarrassed about it that he simply refuses to go in. He has been complaining about this annoying toothache that wouldn’t go away. It has probably been months. So I finally convinced him to have it checked out.…
I have always been really nervous about going to the dentist. Even for a cleaning, I get really worked up. So much so, I have been known to cancel appointments at the last minute. Well, sadly it’s been a couple years now since I have been in and someone told me about sedation dentistry. I…
I hate the dentist so much. I get so freaked out about it that I don’t sleep for nights before my appointment. My dentist was not sympathetic at all, so I decided to try someone new. He does laser dentistry. Now I’m scared of the laser dentist! Someone recommended it may be helpful to me.…
I have to get my wisdom teeth out and I’m dreading it. Everyone has been sharing all these horror stories with me and I’m pretty freaked. Of course the dentist made it sound pain-free with oral sedation. But I don’t have a high pain tolerance. Will I feel it? How much is it really going…
