Michigan Cosmetic, General & Sedation Dentistry If you suffer from excessive tooth sensitivity, you may be less inclined to visit Dr. Mulder for routine dental cleanings and examinations. You may also find yourself refusing to consider options that may enhance and beautify your smile for fear of the discomfort treatment may cause. Both of these… Read More »
Michigan Cosmetic, General & Sedation Dentistry According to the DSM, around 4% of the population suffers from dental phobia. This places dental phobia equal with acrophobia (fear of heights) and ophidiophobia (fear of snakes). However, the American Dental Association suggests that dental phobia affects closer to 10% of the population. No matter which statistic you… Read More »
Michigan Cosmetic, General & Sedation Dentistry If you suffer from dental phobia or have any issues that prevent your seeking dental care, you may be an ideal candidate for sedation dentistry. With this option, Grand Rapids dentist Dr. Jerry Mulder can help you feel completely at ease but still capable of responding to basic directives.… Read More »
Regular dental checkups and professional teeth-cleaning sessions are important for maintaining your long-term oral health and detecting potential problems at their earliest stages. Yet many people avoid the care they need due to dental anxiety. At A Life of Smiles, Grand Rapids dentists Dr. Jerry Mulder and Dr. Allyson Mulder are as dedicated to your… Read More »
12 Days of Christmas – Day 9 On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…a stress-free dental visit Take a cue from the warm holiday spirit and start the new year with a new approach to your dental visits: stress-free. We know that a visit to the dentist can bring about… Read More »
The dentist is definitely your friend – and your children’s friend too! Maintaining regular check-ups with Dr. Mulder is one of the best ways to help keep smiles healthy and that’s why it’s so important that first trips to the dentist are good ones. We understand that, and we work hard to make kids’ first… Read More »
A visit to the dentist doesn’t have to be something to dread. In fact, it’s something to feel good about: in terms of your health, visiting the dentist is one of the best things you can do to help prevent disease, live a long life, and keep your smile healthy. Visiting our office should be… Read More »
About Sedation Dentistry Sedation dentistry is one of the most effective ways to deal with issues such as dental phobia and anxiety. This option is also ideal for patients who will be required to remain seated during longer procedures or those who have: An overactive gag reflex Difficulties getting numb A dislike of the sights,… Read More »
The benefits of sedation dentistry If the thought of a dental visit makes you nervous – you aren’t alone! According to the American Dental Association, over 100 million Americans experience some form of fear or anxiety about going to the dentist. Feeling uneasy over an upcoming visit is normal, but that feeling can be reduced.… Read More »
