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DENTAL IMPLANTS UNDERSTANDING OPTIONS FOR A BEAUTIFUL SMILE Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. The implants act as an anchor for a replacement tooth or crown or a set of replacement teeth. Dental implants allow for the replacement of single or multiple missing teeth without grinding on good teeth. The treatment can be more conservative than the traditional bridgework since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. Dental implant restorations are natural looking and comfortable and you may forget you ever lost a tooth. Dental Implants can stabilize your dentures, allow you to chew more comfortably, and eliminate the need for denture adhesive. Contact your dentist who can fully explain your options for a beautiful smile. SEDATION DENTISTRY WHAT IS SEDATION DENTISTRY/ In many cases, a consultation with your dentist may be enough to alleviate the fear and apprehension associated with an upcoming dental procedure. However, when a patient requires the administration of a drug to calm their anxiety it is called "conscious sedation". Sedatives can be administered before, during or after dental procedures and may be given by mouth, inhalation, injection or I.V. These methods of sedation allow the patient to become relaxed during the treatment, but able to respond to speech or touch. You will want to discuss all aspects of these various techniques with your dentist in order to select the one that is best for you.