River Dental

We know that many patients are apprehensive about receiving dental care. At River Dental Clinic, we pride ourselves in our ability to make each patient as comfortable as possible while receiving care. We listen to your concerns and discuss different methods for making you as comfortable as possible. Together, we select from the following options to create a treatment plan that will meet your needs.

Many of our patients prefer the comfort of sedation when undergoing long or complex procedures. River Dental Clinic offers a special Sedation Care Program wherein qualified patients can just take a small pill and be sedated while having all of their dental needs taken care of.

Most of our patients never know they have received an injection. That’s because a topical anesthetic is applied to the tissue with a swab. This anesthetic numbs the spot where the doctor will give you a gentle injection.

We want you to be as comfortable as possible after your care. We often send our patients home with a supply of non-narcotic analgesics to relieve any post treatment discomfort. These include aspirin, acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen. For more involved procedures, a narcotic analgesic may be prescribed for your comfort.

Every patient is different, but we strive to ensure you feel little to no pain.

No, you will be in a deeply relaxed state, and you will be responsive.

Yes, one of our team is always with you and your vital signs are monitored during the entire visit. You are never alone.

Depending on your dental treatment you will snooze between two and six hours.

Yes, due to the sedative effects of the medication, you will need someone to drive you to our office and home again.

People who have: Fear of dental procedures, Traumatic dental experiences, Difficulty getting numb, A bad gag reflex, Very sensitive teeth, Complex dental problems, Limited time to complete dental care. People who: Dislike needles and shots, Dislike the noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care, Are embarrassed about their teeth.

Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after pregnancy. This is often seen as being a “normal” side effect of being pregnant. However, dental disease is never “normal”. These three events make expectant mothers more susceptible to dental disease: Hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to disease. Pregnant women eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Cravings for “junk foods” and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.

Pregnant women should be advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care.

It’s a good habit to start early. The teeth must be cleaned as they erupt. Use a damp wash cloth or a toothbrush. If your health care provider agrees, use a tiny dab of fluoride toothpaste.

Sore gums from teething often occur for a few days at a time between six months to age three. Babies often get relief from a clean teething ring, cool spoon, cold wet washcloth or toothbrush.

“First visit by first birthday” sums it up. Your child should visit a dentist when the first tooth comes in, usually between six and twelve months of age.