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While you might not associate IVs with a typical trip to the dentist, this practice is beginning to see more widespread adoption in the field. IVs are an amazing way to make sure patients have an adequate amount of the nutrients they need before, during, and after a dental procedure. We have discussed the merits of Vitamin C IVs before, but the benefits are worth revisiting! In addition, B12, and D3 are also IVs typically administered alongside dental procedures, each with their own positive effects on the body.

Vitamin C, traditionally found in fruits like oranges, have exceptional benefits when administered alongside a dental procedure. A Vitamin C IV can help break mercury bonds when removing old, dangerous fillings, prevent dry socket, decrease chronic or acute inflammation, and decrease or eliminate bleeding during procedures, redness, and swelling of the gyms during and after a procedure! While most of these benefits can be derived from a single IV administered during a larger procedure or surgery, you can also request a stand-alone IV to really double down on your body’s saturation and get rewarded with some great benefits to your dental and total body health! In fact, after two rounds of treatment, many patients had no inflammatory cells at all and healthier immune system overall!

Perhaps the second-most used vitamin in IVs is a vitamin B cocktail (B2,B6,B12), which primarily aids in energy production. After a procedure, your body has essentially been damaged and needs to recover; a B vitamin IV gives your body easy access to the energy it needs to mend itself. Usually found in meat, eggs, fish, and dairy, vitamin B helps the body process food into energy, regulate enzymes, and increase blood flow to damaged areas. During surgery, B2 also helps your body manage the biotransformation of agents used during the procedure, making sure they don’t stick around longer than they need to! If you’re worried about getting back on your feet after a tough dental visit, the B IV is the one you want!

Additionally, you could opt for a vitamin D3 supplementation! D3 is made naturally in your skin, but also typically found in raw fish and added to fortified milk. This is because D3 synergizes extremely well with calcium and aids in the production of muscles and bones, perfect for a dental application! If you’ve had problems with a tooth, chances are greater bone density and quick building of new bone tissue is something you’re looking for! In addition, D3 helps to limit inflammation, which is really helpful if the IV is administered during surgery.

Similar to B vitamins, an A vitamin cocktail also aids in recovery after a procedure or surgery. However, instead of producing raw energy, this IV will help your body construct the cells to build new tissue around the site of the procedure. Vitamins B, C, and A work in tandem to ensure that new tissue is grown properly and quickly, minimizing the risk for infection or complications from damage. Vitamin A also stimulates your immune system, further reducing the risk for infection!

If you don’t know what you need, don’t worry! Here at Golden Dental Wellness Center, we will do blood work for you and carefully examine if you could benefit from IV therapy as well as which vitamins will be best for your dental and total body health. To inquire about IV therapy during dental procedures, give us a call at (516) 627-8400.

How can you treat what you can’t see? For most of our lives, we have been used to going to the dentist, getting an x-ray gun placed alongside our mouths, and watching to doctor look at flat, two dimensional scans of our mouths. These basic scans are fine to point out basic imperfections of our teeth: cavities, impacted wisdom teeth, or a fractured tooth. However, what if we want to see one step further and understand the implications of fixing some of these aliments?

A new scan called Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography (CBVT for short) allows dentists to see in a third dimension, create futuristic digital models of a patient’s entire mouth and jaw structure, and anticipate potential complications with routine procedures! What looks like a simple wisdom tooth removal on a 2d scan suddenly looks way riskier when the CBVT reveals the potential for nerve damage and paresthesia (a tingling sensation) if the tooth is removed. Taking one of these scans is actually easier and less time consuming than a traditional 2d piecemeal scan! Instead of having to move the x-ray gun over and over while the dentist takes pictures from loads of different angles, you simply step into the machine, bite a mouthguard, and wait as the machine’s arm swings in a 360-degree arc, capturing all the angles of your mouth in one go.

While photos taken with this machine are at a higher cost than the traditional 2D scan, Dr. Golden believes the additional costs are far outweighed by the added safety and additional knowledge gained from the CBVT scan! If you’d like to discuss treatment options including which type of scans will be best for your treatment, contact Golden Dental Wellness Center at (516) 627-8400.

We all know that going to the dentist can be a stressful, scary experience. While most traditional dentists at least attempt to offer a low-stress environment, the visit still often ends up being painful, nerve-wracking, and all-around unpleasant. However, here at Golden Dental Wellness Center, we have Relaxation, Sedation, and Pain-Management programs that cater to those who have a deep fear of the dentist. If you’re nervous about your next check-up or dental procedure, read on to see if we can help transform your next visit to the dentist!

For those that are simply on-edge for their entire visit, we have a special Relaxation Dentistry program for you! This program encompasses a wide range of services, from foot massages while procedures take place, aromatherapy using calming oils and rubs, or even introduction of anti-anxiety medication! For those with extreme anxiety about visiting the dentist, we also offer door-to-door programs that begin with relaxation medication the night before your appointment to ensure good sleep, and end with you back at your house after being driven home by a companion after your procedure!

If you have an extreme case of anxiety about dental procedures, have trouble staying numb from local anesthetics, or difficulty sitting still for long periods of time, we offer Sedation Dentistry! This option starts with a consult to determine the exact sedation schedule that will be followed in the routine, as well as the level of sedation required. In more mild cases, we can follow the same routines as our relaxation dentistry program, perhaps introducing a light dose of nitrous oxide during longer procedures. For severe cases, we can start with an oral prescription sedative pill an hour before your procedure, or even an IV-administered sedation for complex and long visits.

In addition, if visiting the dentist has been painful for you in the past, please notify us when you make your appointment! We have techniques and strategies to mitigate pain during your procedure to make sure you are both comfortable and your teeth are well cared for! If any of these options sound like they may apply to you, please mention that you saw them in Natural Awakenings when you call Golden Dental Wellness Center at (516) 627-8400! 

Prebiotics and Probiotics are essential for keeping the microbiome in the mouth healthy and balanced. Add some fermented foods such kimchi, miso, or sauerkraut to your diet to help feed good gut bacteria. In addition, make sure you are getting enough fiber every day (approximately 30g). Foods like raspberries, beans, or almonds might already be in your diet, but adding in some lesser-consumed foods like split peas or chia seeds could help you hit your daily goal consistently.

We have talked before about gingivitis, severe inflammation of the gums, and we have some foods to recommend to stop the disease in its tracks. One important macronutrient that you can add to stop inflammation is Omega-3 fats, common found in salmon, tuna, or fish oil supplements. Another quick trick to reduce inflammation is green tea. Drinking a cup (or pot!) of this superfood not only decreases inflammation, but also restores Ph balance to your mouth.

Finally, a quick word on sugars. It turns out that eating a large amount of sugar infrequently is less harmful than eating a moderate amount of sugar every day. A good rule of thumb set forth by the World Health Organization is to limit your sugar intake to less than 10% of your total daily calories. You can replace traditional sugars with artificial Splenda or Equal, since they don’t promote cavities.

If you have any other questions about diets for total body health and dental health, schedule an appointment with Golden Dental Wellness Center at (516) 627-8400.