Removing Fear from the Dentist Chair

A visit to the dentist's office should be carefree. The truth is, for most of us, it isn't. The American Association of Endodontists found that a whopping 80% of adult Americans feel fear at the dentist. This is a problem because the dentist shouldn't be a source of anxiety in your life. A dentist's responsibility is to promote a healthy lifestyle, and to support patients through outstanding care. As a dentist in Bakersfield, Kern Dental Specialists are committed to this ideal. Here's how we directly  combat dental fear to help get more patients through our doors to receive the quality care they deserve. 

It begins with atmosphere. We take steps to ensure that patients are comfortable in a friendly and warm environment to help reduce any stress or anxiety. We extend the same attitude to our treatment. Our dentists are specialty trained in endodontics which is a field devoted to the soft inner tissue of the tooth that carries the nerve endings. We're able to reduce the risk of pain while operating in these areas through experience and precision. So if you're looking for dental implants in Bakersfield,we're a top choice for top notch treatment.

Though, contrary to popular belief, a root canal can be painless, we offer patients the choice to undergo the procedure under sedation to ensure a comfortable experience. Whether patients are in need of implants or an emergency dentist in Bakersfield CA, Kern Dental Specialists are the best choice for fear free, gentle dental care.     

What To Do When a Baseball Makes a Play For Your Mouth

It's summer, which means our dentist in Bakersfield is coming in contact with patients who have had a baseball come in contact with their face, ouch! It can not be avoided, at one point or another, your child, or in some cases, you or your spouse, may have to visit us to have a cracked tooth looked at. Seeing an emergency dentist in Bakersfield CA is never a fun visit, but it is extremely necessary on these rare occasions. An untreated  cracked, loose, or  missing tooth can get or worse, or even lead to infection without immediate attention.

Most chipped teeth can be repaired either by reattaching the broken piece of tooth enamel or by placing a tooth-colored filling. The treatment and outcome for your tooth depends on the type, location and extent of the crack. Types of cracks include: craze lines, fractured cusp, cracked tooth, split tooth and vertical root fracture.

The treatment you receive for a cracked tooth is important because it will relieve the pain and reduce the likelihood that the crack will worsen. We usually repair the tooth by placing a crown over it, but at times dental implants in Bakersfield are necessary.

Whatever you do, do not let the fear of getting hit stop you from playing ball! Fun times are necessary too!