Routine dental visits are crucial to preventing health issues with your teeth and gums. While not everyone is a fan of the dentist, people with dental anxiety often put off treatment even when they are dealing with pain and sensitivity in the mouth. Dr. Virtue offers various sedation dental treatments to help patients confront their […]
Fear of the dentist is so common that it has its own name – dentophobia. You may have had a bad experience at a dentist in the past or fear that it will be uncomfortable or painful. Or you may simply dislike the sounds and smells of the dentist’s office or have a strong gag […]
Fear of the dentist is common. For some patients, the anxiety is so great they avoid care altogether, which leads to more dental problems. Patients can find relief knowing oral conscious sedation is available to ease stress while ensuring dental health. Located in Yadkinville, Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor of Virtue Dental Care offers forms of sedation as well as […]
Orthodontics refer to the correction of improperly-positioned teeth and jaws. This treatment uses fixed or removable dental appliances that place gentle pressure on the teeth and jaws. When worn as advised by dentists such as Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor, teeth are moved into proper place. Muscles are retrained and jaws repositioned. Treatment in young children […]
Many adults have anxieties when it comes to seeing their dentist for a simple cleaning or an extensive treatment. It is common, and dentists such as Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor of Yadkinville wants to make sure every patient who visits his practice is comfortable and at ease. Using sedation dentistry, patients can visit Virtue Dental Care […]
Millions of Americans struggle with anxieties when it comes to general dentistry. The sights, sounds, and smells of a dental office are often too much for some patients who have had negative past experiences in a dental office. Patients who are dealing with fear of seeing a dentist for treatment may benefit from visiting Virtue Dental […]
it is understood that the dentist’s office isn’t necessarily anyone’s favorite place to be. At Virtue Dental, Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor and his team go above and beyond to make sure that our patients are comfortable and relaxed in our office. One of the ways they do this is by being helpful and communicating properly. You […]
Dentistry is continually evolving. Every year there are advances that help dentist’s deliver better care and allow patients to have better experiences and improved oral health. Anesthesia is one area that has come a long way in modern dentistry. Sedation dentistry allows patients to experience anxiety-free, pain-free, and comfortable care without suffering from fear. It has […]
Like many other Americans, dental anxiety may be keeping you out of the dentist’s office. While it is a not a new condition, only in recent years has it been treated with the respect and care it deserves. As many as 3 out of 4 adults report some level of nervousness towards visiting the dentist. Some […]