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.