How does dental sedation work for children? Dr.Glasmeier offers oral sedation for children who are fearful and/or have extensive dental needs that require measures to help relax/calm the child. By using Read More
Do you have concerns about getting dental work? Are you afraid that years of not going to the dentist is going to result in an uncomfortable experience? Do you need a good Read More
What are the most commonly used medications in IV sedation? Â Typically there is a combination of medications(sedatives and narcotics) used to achieve sedation in order eliminate anxiety as well as providing Read More
Question: Is oral/IV sedation safe during pregnancy? Â Answer: Typically sedation is not recommended during pregnancy due to the effects of the sedative drugs but also from local anesthetics. It is known Read More
Question: Can sedation help if I have a really big gag reflex? Â Answer: Yes, sedation can minimize and often times completely eliminate it completely. The gag reflex refers to the response Read More
What are the different things that can cause sensitive teeth? Â The common and most obvious ones are cavities and infections which is directly due to the cavity(tooth decay) getting close to Read More
Another common question I that commonly see is....my tooth is really sensitive even after the crown has placed (i.e. cemented)...is it supposed to be sensitive and if so, how long? This Read More
Hey there I had one of my wisdom teeth pulled on the lower left quadrant about 8 days ago and the hole is nearly closed up. However in the past Read More
One of the most controversial issues that I deal with over the past couple years is the dangers of silver fillings. Do I feel silver fillings pose a threat from Read More
A common question I get from childrens' parents is: Does my kid really have to get one of those silver "caps" or "crowns"...it is sooo ugly!! The answer is...it depends...The following Read More
Question: Will I be unconscious for sedation dentistry? Answer: No, being unconcious for sedation dentistry would imply general anesthesia. General anesthesia is not commonly used in dentistry for adults but more Read More
Imagine a smile makeover in two visits. No shots, no drills, no long appointments...and much more affordable than the cosmetic dentistry that is typically needed for cosmetic smle enhancements. Enter Read More
Question: Dr. Glasmeier, Â I had composite fillings done 2 weeks ago. Soon after, I was put on amoxicillin for an infection on the top tooth that was filled. Now Read More
Question: Hi Dr.Glasmeier, Â My son is 9 years old and has a big space between his front teeth and it seems bigger than his siblings' spaces. I want to know if Read More
Do you have a special needs family member that needs a dentist? Are you worried they will be anxious? Or they won't cooperate? Or that the dental staff will not understand Read More
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