Some patients avoid going to the dentist because of fear. But, issues with poor hygiene and a lack of sound dental care build up until they face serious dental and health problems, including the prospect of losing their teeth.
Dr. Borovac is aware of the difficulties faced by some patients and can help them overcome their anxiety. She administers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation, so patients relax during the dental treatment and are comfortable for their entire time in the dental chair. Following the treatment with nitrous oxide sedation, patients can immediately resume their normal activities. Nitrous oxide can last for short, long or complex procedures.
Bacteria from inflammation of the gums and periodontal disease can enter your bloodstream and travel to the arteries in your heart and cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Atherosclerosis causes plaque to develop on the inner walls of arteries which thicken and this decreases or may block blood flow through the body. This can cause an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. from the bacteria from inflammation of your gums and periodontal disease entering your bloodstream in the heart to cause atherosclerosis