NuCalm, the revolutionary new technology, has been proven to naturally put a patient at ease. Your Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, are thrilled to be able to offer this technology to our patients. Sedation dentistry is a field that expands every day, and this latest discovery may be the best of all in helping patient overcome their innate fear of the dentist.

This cosmetic dentistry technology is completely drug-free and has no recovery period or side effects. NuCalm puts you at ease quickly by replicating the natural process that readies your body for sleep. You know that quiet, relaxed state you feel just before you doze off? That is what you will experience with NuCalm, and you will awake feeling rejuvenated.

Nearly all patients who have experienced NuCalm say they would choose it again, and they would certainly recommend it to friends and family members. Not only will your fear of the dentist be gone, but you will actually think of it as a pleasurable and enjoyable experience. You will leave the office feeling refreshed and glad you showed up, rather than the typical pain and regret we feel after a normal excruciating dentist visit.

So, what is NuCalm?

Basically, it is a clinical solution which transforms a patient’s brain waves function into the initial sleep stage. The best part is that this is done in a revolutionary way, without the use of narcotics. NuCalm was developed by world-class neuroscientists, and has been utilized on tens of thousands of patients throughout the U.K. and U.S. Cosmetic dentists have seen unprecedented satisfaction rates, and this could virtually revolutionize the entire field of cosmetic dentistry.

How safe is NuCalm?

The short answer is that nothing could be safer than NuCalm. It is all-natural and uses no controlled substances of any kind. To date, sedation dentistry experts have used it on nearly 22,000 patients in the United States, without a single adverse reaction being reported. NuCalm merely imitates the pathways that our body uses to get ready for sleep.

How will I feel during the treatment?

Don’t misunderstand how NuCalm works; brain activity will not stop. A patient cycles through many thoughts, but will have trouble focusing on a single thought pattern, much like how you feel before drifting off the sleep. The body relaxes, limbs start to feel heavier, and you slowly lose all sense of space and time. 

What can I expect to feel right after the procedure?

You will feel great! It will feel like a “power nap” of sorts, with a renewed sense of euphoria and energy. Many patients who have chosen this option have reported afterwards that they felt as though they just had a deep tissue massage (without the pain of course).

So, if you’ve been putting off a procedure because you have a general fear of the dentist, sedation dentistry is here to help. Make an appointment today, and let Drs. Yaste and Hufanda, at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry in Charlotte show you how NuCalm can change your entire outlook on the dental experience.

NuCalm is the latest tool at the disposal of Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, your local Charlotte cosmetic dentists. You can begin your procedure feeling completely relaxed and without stress, and no controlled substances are necessary. What NuCalm does is bring your body to that euphoric stage just before you fall asleep. The best part is that you won’t fall asleep (unless you are sleep deprived already), and this feeling will last for the duration of your appointment. There is no reason to have a fear of the dentist anymore.

The NuCalm process

NuCalm has four individual components that work in conjunction with each other to put you into a state of calmness. It will be administered immediately after you are seated, and takes approximately three to five minutes to take effect.  

Your NuCalm sedation dentistry appointment begins with giving you chewable tablets that are scientifically designed to counteract adrenaline. It is a proprietary formula that only NuCalm possesses, and it creates natural relaxation.  Micro-current patches will be placed behind the ears to help you relax quicker.

Further dissipating your fear of the dentist, you will be fitted with noise-deadening headphones. They will deliver layers of proprietary soothing music that takes your brain to its pre-sleep state of 8Hz to 12Hz per second.

The last step in your cosmetic dentistry preparation will be a pair of blacked-out glasses. These are used to eliminate visual stimuli that may hinder the relaxation process.

These four components combined will provide an effective and powerful relaxation experience during any cosmetic dentistry procedure. The more anxious and stressed you are at the onset of your appointment, the more impressive the relaxation effect will be.

The NuCalm experience

We all know that feeling we get as we are slowly drifting off to sleep. Your mind wanders to things that occurred during the day, or to a list of things you have to do the following day. You slowly start to let yourself relax and feel gravity gradually drawing you into your pillow and bed. You might start having short daydreams, or perhaps experience body twitching, which is caused by a buildup of lactic acid. Your breathing becomes deep and you enter what is known as the Alpha sleep stage. 

Thanks to advances in sedation dentistry, NuCalm provides you with that exact same experience that was just described. You will still be in the chair, and the procedure will occur in the same manner as it always does, but you will be completely lost in relaxation and unaware of what is going on. Who would ever have thought deep relaxation would be possible outside of a spa? Well, thanks to NuCalm, you can leave your dental appointment feeling like you are walking out of a day-long spa treatment.

No longer having a fear of the dentist can completely alter how you approach your dental health. Think of all the appointments you intentionally missed because you were too afraid to go. Make a call to Ballantyne Center for Dentistry today, and let them show you what NuCalm can do for you. 

What is this New All Natural Technology designed to make your dental appointment completely comfortable and relaxing? It is called "Nu Calm".

NuCalm is a revolutionary technology proven to naturally relax the body without drugs. We at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry have recently integrated this technology into our practice and are very excited about how it is helping our patients overcome dental anxiety and other unpleasant feelings often accompanied with dental treatment.

This technology is all natural, drug free, has no side effects or recovery time. NuCalm relaxed you within minutes and provides a comfortable dental experience by mimicking the natural communication process of readying the body for sleep. NuCalm provides the same deep relaxation every person feels moments before they fall asleep.

95% of NuCalm patients say they would use it again, and 98% would recommended NuCalm to their friends.

So, how does it work?

NuCalm helps the brain relax. It starts by chewing tablets that contain naturally occurring neurotransmitters that are dominant in the brain just before people fall asleep. These neurotransmitters are really just amino acids that your body already naturally produces. The tablets include structures, nutrient-sourced building blocks that rapidly enter the brain and convert to powerful messengers that suppress anxiety and create relaxation.

The main ingredient in the chewable tablets is GABA (gamma amino-butyric acid), which is the only neurotransmitter that can cross the blood-brain barrier when administered orally, thus the impact is immediate. The GABA-A and GABA-B receptor sites are responsible for calming the brain, but only GABA is the body's natural pathway for relaxation and does NOT produce any side effects.

NuCalm also uses a Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation Device. This Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation Device (CES) is an FDA-cleared device used to treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and has been used for over 45 years. It sounds a little strange and scary but all it consists of are two small pads that go behind your ears and send through a little electrical pulse or signal. You can't even feel it!

Next is neuroacoustic software that leverages binaural beat and frequency-following-response technology to get the brain waves to the Alpha stage of sleep. In essence we put a set of very comfortable headphones on and you listen to some soft classical music that was designed to cover almost everyone's tastes. This in itself is very relaxing.

Then NuCalm adds the use of blackout glasses to mitigate stimulation through the visual cortex. This keeps that pesky dental light from getting into your eyes and disturbing this relaxing experience.

How long does it take NuCalm to take effect?

NuCalm takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes to administer the four steps and you will experience deep relaxatioon within 3-5 minutes.

Can I eat before NuCalm?

It is recommended, but not necessary, for patients to eat or drink before experiencing NuCalm.

Are there any side effects with NuCalm?

NuCalm simply mimics the body's natural communication pathways to prepare the body for sleep. Everyone sleeps, and you cannot become addicted to sleep, so it deos not harm. NuCalm creates a neurological "reboo" that typically helps people sleep better and manage stress better for several days following their NuCalm experience. Your central nervous system has not been compromised so the body doesn't need to recover from major sedation, which often takes more energy than recovering from the specific dental procedure.

How do you feel after experiencing NuCalm?

Your muscle tension and stress areas feel more relaxed. You feel refreshed and rejuvenated and often will sleep better for several days after your NuCalm experience.

For more information about NuCalm, visit your Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry. We are currently the ONLY providers of this technology in the Charlotte region.

NuCalm^(tm) is a revolutionary technology proven to naturally relax the body without drugs. Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, have started offering this innovative holistic sedation option to their patients. 

Two pioneering neuroscientists developed NuCalm over an eight-year period. The solution is all natural, has no side effects, and there is no recovery time after using NuCalm. 

NuCalm mimics the body's natural experience of preparing for sleep. When it is time to sleep (rest and recover) your body shuts off adrenaline production and uses the GABA extracted from the foods you have eaten to naturally calm the body and prepare for sleep. 

NuCalm works on the GABAergic system to counteract adrenaline and begin the relaxation response. NuCalm gives you the feeling of a relaxed, power nap. You feel rejuvenated after your dental treatment. NuCalm uses a binaural beat; frequency-following-response neuroacoustic software embedded into classical music and listened to through noise-dampening headphones. The NuCalm neuroacoustic software paces the brain wave function to the first stage of sleep.

Here are some of the benefits of using NuCalm:

• *You will be in a state of deep relaxation for the entire procedure.
• *Your motor responses are dulled - minimizing risk to you and your dentist or hygienist during the procedure.
• *You are conscious and able to respond to voice commands during the  procedure
• *Your body is more receptive to dental treatments because your  natural resistance mechanisms are dulled.
• *After the dental treatment, you have a feeling of rejuvenation and  relief
• *NuCalm is less intrusive than sedation techniques - does not chemically compromise your central nervous system or cognitively impair your mind.
• *You won't need a driver to take you home after the procedure. There  are no side effects, no recovery time or supervision required, and no impairments. 
• *NuCalm promotes better dentistry because you are relaxed and still (reduced startle responses, salivary flow, and gag reflexes)
• *NuCalm is all-natural and does not use any narcotics or controlled substances. It has been used with over 21,000 patients throughout the United States with no reported adverse reactions.

NuCalm is not recommended for patients under the age of 12, pregnant or nursing mothers, or patients with pacemakers, ear implants or brain implants. If you are one of these type patients, you can still use the NuCalm's music, along with the noise dampening headphones and blackout glasses for relaxation during your dental procedure.

Your body posture relaxes, the muscles in your head, jaw and neck relax, and you feel as if you are in the beginning stages of sleep. NuCalms provides the equivalency of five hours of restful sleep, and recreates a neurological reboot in your brain, and creates a feeling similar to those who practice yoga or mindfulness. You will have a period of enhanced clarity, relaxation and creativity after your dental treatment.

Schedule your next appointment with your Charlotte cosmetic dentist, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda of Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, and ask for more information about NuCalm. Or call 704-540-2255.