Most people don’t like visiting the dentist. We’re not afraid to say it — but we also know it doesn’t have to be that way. Sedation dentistry can help you relax your way to a cleaner, healthier smile! Keep reading to find out how it works, and whether or not it’s right for you. (Spoiler alert: it is.)

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If you have a missing tooth or teeth, then you don’t need me to tell you what kinds of problems they can cause. Often, people feel extremely self-conscious about the gaps in their smile, and even worse, it can prevent them from speaking clearly or enjoying their favorite foods. Over time, they can also make a person much more vulnerable to developing gum disease, which in itself is the leading cause of tooth loss in the world!

For those seeking to rebuild their smile, they have options, but out of all of them, dental implants in Wharton are simply in a class of their own. Why? Read on to find out why they are the most complete, state-of-the-art tooth replacement solution available today. (more…)

Although you’re embarrassed to admit it, you’re afraid of the dentist. It all started when you were a child and you saw a provider who had a gruff chairside manner. You remember being tilted back in the chair without warning and the shrill sound of the drill that prepared your teeth for a filling. And, since you didn’t receive enough numbing agent, the pain was intense. Flash forward to your life as an adult, and it’s no wonder that you avoid going to the dentist unless things are out of control. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Dental anxiety is exceedingly common and that’s why Dr. David Tripulas, your compassionate dentist in Wharton, offers safe sedation dentistry to keep you completely at ease at every dental appointment. Learn more about dental anxiety – and what you can do about it – in this post.

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You’ve had it with your jaw pain – as if the clicking and popping weren’t enough, your TMJ started to act up during a meeting at work and your jaw got locked in an open position, causing extreme pain and embarrassing you in the process. You want to address this problem as soon as you can, and with treatment from your dentist in Wharton, you can get the relief you need. In this post, the team at David Tripulas DDS explains how they can help with jaw pain from grinding your teeth and TMJ dysfunction.

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Did you know that on average, 1 in 6 Americans experience dental emergencies every year? These dental accidents are more common than you’d think. 72% of Americans have fillings, caps, or crowns and about 23% of dental emergencies end up relating back to their dental restorations. Your emergency dentist in Wharton wants you to know what to do when you’re faced with a common dental emergency. Thankfully, statistics show that 67% visited their dentist after their dental emergency occurred. But, there’s always room for improvement. We want all patients to be well informed and able to make the best decision for their oral health.

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Boys will be boys, right? You’ve always heard that but your son has really brought that saying to life. Sometimes you watch your little one and wonder, “Why?” as he decides to climb to the top of the monkey bars and riskily balance across them. The youngest members of your family tend to bring lots of excitement and fun to our routine lives, but understandably this makes us parents very nervous! What would you do if your child ends up cracking a tooth innocently playing on the playground? Your emergency dentist in Wharton wants to make sure you are prepared with pertinent information, allowing your child to continue to live carefreely.

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Fall and winter bring not only the holidays, but also insurance benefit renewal time for most companies. When you’re planning your 2017 benefits, it’s a good time to take stock and review your 2016 dental benefits to ensure that you’ve maximized them. What does this mean? Dr. David Tripulas and his team can help! Your dentist in Wharton reminds you to maximize your dental insurance benefits.

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