{"id":53,"date":"2017-12-08T13:01:29","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T13:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/?p=53"},"modified":"2018-01-25T22:42:52","modified_gmt":"2018-01-25T22:42:52","slug":"sedation-dentist-cocoa-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocoabeachdentist.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/08\/sedation-dentist-cocoa-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Sedation Dentist in Cocoa Beach Helps You Overcome Your Fear"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"youngVisiting the dentist is like exercise or paying the bills on time: even though you probably don\u2019t love it, you know it\u2019s necessary for your health and sanity. Unfortunately, many people skip regular visits to the dentist simply because they are afraid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maybe it\u2019s been awhile since your last visit to the dentist and you dread the news you will receive, or maybe you just can\u2019t stand the thought of opening wide. Dr. Gary C. Nawrocki, your <\/span>sedation dentist<\/span><\/a> in Cocoa Beach, understands — and he is ready to help you overcome that fear. Keep reading to learn how.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prevention Is Crucial<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is generally easier to keep a problem from happening than it is to fix one after the fact — that\u2019s why helmets and knee pads were created. Preventive dental care is just the same. Most patients should visit the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning, even when it doesn\u2019t seem like anything is necessarily \u201cwrong.\u201d Attending these visits will help you avoid the need for costly, complex restorative care for tooth decay or missing teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n

During a preventive checkup and cleaning, your dental hygienist will remove all plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth and around the gums. Your periodontal (gum) health will also be monitored to help catch early signs of gum disease. If any areas of tooth decay or other oral health problems are noticed during the exam, catching them ASAP will help to ensure you receive the most comfortable, conservative care possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

How Sedation Dentistry Helps<\/span><\/h2>\n

Maybe you know that routine visits to the dentist are important for your oral and overall health, but if you\u2019re like many people, you still find it difficult to motivate yourself to schedule regular appointments. If so, that\u2019s because you have not visited the sedation dentist that Cocoa Beach loves. Sedation dentistry from Dr. Nawrocki can help you relax in the dental chair at long last — you can choose from nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation, depending on your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n