Conscious sedation is a way of using medication to relax a child without the loss of consciousness. Who should be sedated? Dr. Schwartz may recommend conscious sedation for children with severe anxiety and/or the inability to cooperate during treatment. He will discuss the pros and cons of sedation on a case-by-case basis. Why use conscious…

Athletic mouth protectors are soft plastic mouth guards made specifically for your child’s teeth. They protect the teeth, lips, cheeks and tongue. They can help protect children from such serious head and neck injuries as concussions and jaw fractures. Increasingly, organized sports are requiring mouth guards to prevent injury to their athletes. Research shows that…