Sedation Dentistry Replaces Biting The Bullet
07/13/2017
Living in Texas is such an honor, isn’t it? The rich history that we get to celebrate is a gift that all Texans enjoy. The Alamo is our symbol of the “come and take it” attitude that is displayed by the strength of our culture.
Have you ever considered how Texans of the past cared for their dental needs? Did you know that most toothbrushes cost the same as 3 acres of land? At that hefty cost, not every member of the family could have a personal toothbrush. Toothbrush sharing was essential and normal. It was made from bones. The coarse hair from a pig’s neck was attached for a “squeaky” clean mouth!
In 1836 after General Sam Houston took Santa Anna as prisoner. Santa Anna would chew chicle to quiet his nerves. This chicle is a dried sap that comes from a Sapolia tree. When General Houston spared Santa Anna’s life, he traveled to New York City and took chicle with him. It was from that time on that an inventor used the chicle to make the first gumballs.
When tooth extraction or other painful dental treatment was needed a leather strap or bullet was bit down on to help endure the pain. This is where the idiom “bite the bullet” came from.
If you’re feeling like you need to bite a bullet in order to get the dental care you need, you may be experiencing dental anxiety. This anxiety can prevent you from getting the dental care you need and want. Dr. Linger at Timber Springs Dental offers painless dental care to help calm quiet your nerves. After reviewing your health history, she will determine which sedation dentistry is right for you. Call and book your appointment today.
