Dental implants have become a common procedure, and many dentists offer this service. But not all dentists are able to complete all the steps in a dental implant, in one office. Some Charlotte dentists can do the restoration or crown, but have other dentists do the surgical part. Other Charlotte dentists can remove the damaged tooth, and then refer to specialists for the teeth implants. Yet most people are unaware of this dental procedure and its benefits. This includes people who are told they need new dentures, when their problems can be easily and permanently fixed by good implant dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda. 

While any dentist can offer implants, the results could be less-than-perfect. Implant dentistry is a complex discipline that requires years of experience and expertise in areas such as cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry. Only a few facilities in Charlotte, Ballantyne Center for Dentistry being one of them, offer complete support in using dental implants as denture alternatives.    

What are dental implants?

In simple terms, dental implants are artificial substitutes for a damaged tooth root. As the name implies, they are planted directly into the bone of the jaw. Within days, the bone fuses with the implant, creating a rock solid foundation for other dental work. Modern implants support very realistic artificial teeth, making them great denture alternatives.

Once fixed, dental implants do not require any special care. You can use them to eat a completely unrestricted diet and brush them just like your natural teeth. Most people even forget they actually have implants! This is a refreshing change from dentures, which can be unsteady, messy to eat with, and are a potential choking risk.

Who can benefit from dental implants?

Many folks can benefit from dental implants. Implant dentistry deals with any major tooth problem that affects the root. Implants are used to provide an anchor for existing crowns or bridges, preventing further damage. Charlotte implant dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, can also replace one or more missing teeth to provide solid support to the surrounding teeth. This is a great alternative for people who are told they need new dentures. The size, location, and quality of even one dental implant can improve your smile or totally ruin it. This makes it important to have some experience in cosmetic dentistry for most implant procedures. 

Can dental implants ever be painless?

It depends on the Charlotte dentist. Sedation dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, can make your dental implants a completely painless process. In most cases, sedation dentistry uses oral sedatives to induce a completely relaxed and numbed state. You may even experience a sleep-like meditative state, completely at ease both physically and mentally.  Good Charlotte sedation dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda will give you options on conscious sedation and help you choose the option that’s best for you and your dental procedure.

If you need new dentures, consider opting for dental implants. Ballantyne Center for Dentistry offer implants by cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, using sedation dentistry. Contact them for a consultation to discover permanent, low maintenance implants as denture alternatives.

Christian Yaste

Are you afraid of the dentist?  Does just thinking about the dentist make you nervous?  Then sedation dentistry is for you.  Ballantyne Center for Dentistry offers several different options in sedation dentistry.  Sedation dentistry makes most dental procedures possible in the most pleasant way you can imagine. Sedation is a process where we administer medicines to reduce anxiety and apprehension in order for you to be relaxed during the procedure without worry or pain.  It will last long enough to safely complete the dental procedure. 

There are many benefits of sedation dentistry- also sometimes called twilight or sleep dentistry.  First is feeling no pain during the dental process, another is that you will stay calm and at rest during the procedure, therefore it is easier for your Charlotte cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, to complete the dental work on time without any hassle and unwanted movements. Pain is objective, and not everyone feel the same amount of pain, since we have different responses and tolerance to it, but all of us prefer to avoid pain and discomfort, so the sedation dentist is available with options for you.

With most of the longer dental procedures, we use at least light sedation dentistry. It is not really a type of sedation that will make you sleep, but will calm you enough to reduce the anxiety and tension you may have prior to the procedure. You will still be conscious and will be able to respond to the dentist’s verbal and physical stimulation.

The mode of sedation may be in the form of a tablet that the patient will drink upon arriving at the dentist’s office. Sedation dentistry may also be in the form of gas for inhalation, which is more popularly known as the laughing gas, or this may be in the form of an injection or intravenous (IV).

Sedatives will be administered in the office and sometimes just before coming to the office and even the night before.  After the procedure, you will be allowed to rest before you leave the practice.  It is best to come to the dental facility with a friend or a family member to drive you to and from the dentist to assure a safe travel for certain types of sedation dentistry. Your Charlotte sedation dentist will give you instructions based on which type of sedation dentistry you choose for your procedure.

There are a number of dental works that may need sedation in order to complete the process successfully. Some of the dental procedures where you may use sedation dentistry are root canals, dental veneers, dental implants, crown, bridges, tooth extraction, filling, and even prophylaxis to those patients who are extra sensitive.

With this type of gentle dentistry, your fear of the dentist will be gone! Your teeth will no longer be neglected and you will receive the utmost care. There is no need to suffer from cavities, missing teeth, pain, sensitivity, and many more, because your Charlotte sedation dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda here at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, are here to help you get your ideal smile.

Christian Yaste

Being afraid of the pain of dental treatment is normal—almost everyone experiences fear whenever thinking of dental procedures. Many people are afraid of the dentist from childhood experiences.  Some people have strong gag reflexes, and some just don’t like to have their teeth and mouth touched, or experience anything that is unfamiliar.  

Some people with dental problems are afraid to visit a dentist because of the pain associated with dental procedures or because of a traumatic experience in the past. This is where sedation dentistry comes in.

Sedation dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda help you get rid of your fear of dental procedures. With the help of sedation dentistry, you will be able to get through these fears and remove any hesitation to visit your dentist. Are you afraid of going to the dentist? Are you in Charlotte area and in need of dental treatment? Then read about the many advantages of sedation dentistry at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry.

One advantage of sleep dentistry is it saves a lot of time because it allows sedation dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, to do more than one procedure in a session. Having sedation dentistry will help in having different examinations and necessary procedures. This saves you a lot of time from coming back to the dental clinic numerous times to complete one longer dental procedure.

Going through dental procedures in one session may also help you get better oral health and maintain good oral hygiene. It also makes taking care of your teeth a lot more affordable. This is because you can compress all the necessary dental procedures into one session.

Some people call sedation dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, “sleep dentists” or “twilight dentists” because you are so relaxed, you may even fall asleep. But sedation dentistry is not designed to make you sleep or "put you under". It is designed to accomplish complete relaxation of your mind and body.  Your judgment of time may be a little distorted, due to your increased relaxed state- and time may pass very quickly.

Many people can benefit from sedation dentistry, especially those who:

· Are nervous or afraid of the dentist

· With very sensitive teeth

· Have gag reflexes

· Fear of needles

· Suffering from cerebral palsy or Parkinson’s disease and are unable to control their movements.

By using the various techniques available for sedation dentistry, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, are able to calm patients with involuntary movements, and perform the needed dental work without any interference and minimal to no risk of accidents.

You are in good hands when you visit sedation dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda. You can remain calm and relaxed during your dental procedure without a worry or a care. Sometimes you may even feel refreshed after sedation dentistry.  Sedation dentists have to undergo additional training and education and must carry a special license in order to perform dental conscious sedation. Contact sedation dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry and schedule your appointment today.

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.