Unfortunately, this avoidance of regular dental checkups is all too common. Gregory J. Daniels, DDS sees what amounts to dental phobia in many of his patients, and knows that it affects millions of others. Nearly 50% of American adults don’t see a dentist regularly. What keeps them from maintaining good oral health? Plain and simple, fear.

The good news is that modern dentistry provides a solution to dental phobia and many patients have found it less anxiety producing to spend time in the dental chair. Dr. Gregory J. Daniels offers many different kinds of relaxation solutions that include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), movies, and headphones. The staff at the office of Gregory J. Daniels, DDS are skilled in listening for patient concerns as they record prior dental histories. Often, this caring ear will help to relieve anxiety.

Sometimes an individual will require more extensive dental treatment or surgery. For these patients, Dr. Gregory J. Daniels offers oral conscious sedation as a way to avoid excessive anxiety about procedures. This often involves nothing more than taking a small, safe pill prior to the appointment. Dr. Daniels routinely sees patients with severe dental fear and he has had significant success in helping them work through their phobia utilizing this approach. “Some of my patients had postponed dental care for years despite suffering significant pain,” says Dr. Gregory J. Daniels.

Many once-anxious patients leave their sedation appointment with confidence, knowing that they will be chewing without pain for the first time in years. Dr. Gregory J. Daniels assures them that most sedation patients feel no discomfort and have little or no memory of their dental appointment. Surprisingly, years of dental neglect can often be corrected in a single, relaxed and comfortable visit.

For more information, contact Gregory J. Daniels at his Hinsdale, Illinois office by calling 630. 655. 8815.

According to Dr. Gregory J. Daniels, “Since nearly everyone makes some sort of new year’s resolution, it only makes sense to think of improving your oral health in 2010. Of course, each person’s individual goals will depend primarily upon the condition of their current oral health. But there are some general guidelines to keep in mind.”

If it has been more than a year since you have had a check-up and cleaning, make an appointment for a comprehensive dental exam. Getting a professional teeth cleaning from one of the experienced hygienists at the offices of Dr. Gregory J. Daniels will get your year started off right!

Returning for recommended dental treatment is also a good path to your goal for a healthy mouth in 2010 and beyond. Dr. Gregory J. Daniels DDS reminds his patients that the longer they put off having the necessary treatment, the more likely any issues will further develop into more serious problems, including a painful mouth and the need for more invasive and costly treatment.

Each of the dental professionals at Dr. Gregory J. Daniels, DDS encourages patients to practice good oral hygiene. It’s not time-consuming to take proper care of teeth and gums. Brushing twice each day, and flossing once a day are the fundamentals of a good home care regimen. Don’t forget to change out your toothbrush regularly; one way to remember is to sync it up with the timing of battery replacement in smoke detectors or other house hold items. Dr. Gregory J. Daniels DDS suggests that your oral hygiene may be more effective if you purchase an electric toothbrush.

It’s advice that most people have heard many times, but still ignore: make a point to decrease the quantity of sugary, acidic beverages that you drink. Even diet soda can cause a lot of damage to teeth. Cut back on other sugary treats, especially after all the goodies you enjoyed during the holidays!

If you are smoke, chew tobacco, dip snuff or even smoke a hookah, consider a resolution to break habits. Such a decision will go a long way towards achieving and maintaining good oral health. Many of the patients of Gregory J. Daniels DDS suffer from teeth grinding, and so he often recommends a bite guard to protect teeth against destruction.

"I wasn't an actor; I'm just a guy who wasn't afraid to make a fool of myself on stage," said Dr. Gregory J Daniels DDS, a dentist by trade.

For the past eight years, Dr. Gregory J Daniels, DDS has played the Godfather to Clara, the ballet's central character, in the Midwest Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker."

"Herr Drosselmeyer advances the action in the first act," Dr. Gregory J Daniels, DDS said. "He is the guy who introduces a bunch of characters."

Dr. Gregory J Daniels, DDS is on stage about 25 percent of the show, mainly at the beginning with the party scene where he performs magic acts, does a waltz and gives Clara the Nutcracker before aiding her into the dream sequence.

To prepare for the part, Dr. Gregory J Daniels, DDS watched several other videos of the Midwest Ballet Theatre productions, looking at what worked and what didn't on stage.  Read More