Very few people look forward to a trip to the dentist. The whirring of a dentist’s drill and the sharp, metal instruments is enough to make anyone dread a spell in the dentist chair.

But serious dental anxiety prevents millions of Americans from receiving the preventative care they need to maintain oral health.

One of the best ways to fight dental anxiety is pharmacy compounding. A specialty pharmacy can create compounded medications that will ease a patient’s dental anxiety and lessen the physical discomforts involved.

Compounding became less popular during the mid 20^th century due to the advent of mass drug manufacturing. However, it has experienced a renaissance as research, technology, and innovative techniques have allowed more dentists and pharmacists to work with patients to create customized treatments.

A dental practitioner can work closely with a compounding pharmacist to create a unique medication to fit a patient’s specific needs. A specialty pharmacy can create a unique medicine prescribed for:

• Pain relief
• Fluoride treatments
• Plaque removal
• Procedural anxiety
• Tooth whitening
• Gum disease
• Canker sores
• Oral ulcers
• And more!

Special Dosage Forms

Compounding allows pharmacists to create medications into specific dosage forms for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills. Treatments can be created into liquids, creams, lozenges, gels, suppositories, and even lollipops.

Patients who suffer from needle anxiety may wish to receive a topical anesthetic during procedures instead of an injection. Our Pharmacists at Kress Specialty Apothecary can create a gel that will help you avoid needles and still receive painless procedures.

Flavored Medications

Many dental rinses, solutions, and gels have an unpleasant flavor.  As a specialty pharmacy, Kress Specialty Apothecary can customize medicine in the flavor of your choice to make it taste better without changing the vital performance and properties. If you have young children, we have a variety of flavors that will make dental treatments taste better and make a trip to the dentist easier for your child—and you. Children will enjoy a topical anesthetic if it’s in the form of a bubble-gum flavored lollipop.

Allergies

Commercially manufactured medications or treatments may contain ingredients that patients have allergies or sensitivity to, such as gluten, sugar, dyes, lactose, and preservatives.  Our pharmacists at Kress Specialty Apothecary can create a personalized formula to provide you with the right treatment you need while leaving out the problematic ingredient.

Take care of your oral health without the anxiety and discomfort. Call Kress Specialty Apothecary to find out more information about our pharmacy services (856) 323-8723.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a painful medical condition that affects millions of people in the United States. Reflux occurs when stomach acid or even the contents of the stomach go back into the esophagus. This can cause significant pain and discomfort, and long-term reflux can damage the lining of the esophagus.

In addition to pain, GERD can also cause a number of unpleasant side effects, including hoarseness, chest pain, hiccups, a bad taste in your mouth, dry cough, dental problems, tightness in your chest, and more.  While GERD may start as a minor inconvenience, as it becomes more severe it can make daily activities difficult. For example, even bending down to pick something up off of the floor could result in significant pain, and trying to sleep on your back with GERD can be next to impossible.

There are things that people can do to combat GERD without resorting to medication or surgery. For one thing, many people report that their GERD is often triggered by eating greasy food – for some, simple dietary changes may be enough to relieve their symptoms. In addition, GERD and many other health problems have been linked to smoking and obesity, so losing weight and quitting smoking are two lifestyle changes that one could make to try and treat GERD without medical intervention.

Unfortunately, in some cases, lifestyle changes simply are not enough. The good news is that GERD is often completely treatable with medications such as proton-pump inhibitors and H2 blockers, and many people find their symptoms completely alleviated shortly after starting pharmaceutical treatment. Specialty compounding can be of help people with GERD as many of the drugs used to treat GERD can be compounded into specific doses and forms that make them as simple as possible to take. Some of the drugs that we regularly compound for our clients with GERD include the following:

• Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
• Omeprazole (Nexium and Prilosec)
• Rabeprazole sodium (Aciphex)
• Pantoprazole (Protonix)
• Nizatidine (Axid)
• Famotidine (Pepcid)
• Ranitidine (Zantac)

Call or Stop by Today for More Information

If you have GERD or another condition that makes it painful or inadvisable to take medications orally, a compounding pharmacy may be able to help. At Kress Specialty Apothecary, we are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional and individualized service that meets their pharmaceutical needs. Call us today at 865-323-8723 or stop by the store today to speak with a member of our team.

People across the United States spend a significant amount of time worrying about their own health and wellness and that of their family members. We spend money and energy ensuring that we, our spouses, our children, and our parents all have the right medications, supplements, and nutrition. However, all too often, we forget about the other highly cherished members of our families – our pets. While we may love pets as family members, we often forget that they require constant health maintenance and treatment just like people. Pets cannot speak, so they cannot always let us know if they are not feeling well or what is wrong.

Even if you take your pet to the vet and receive a prescription for medication to help treat a problem or maintain health, that is often not an adequate solution to keep your pet happy and healthy. Pets are all unique beings and, like any widely distributed pharmaceutical, pet medications are not tailored to meet the specific needs of your pet. One solution to this problem is compounding, which can alter medication so that it is effective AND as beneficial as possible for you and your pet.

Pets can Vary in Size

Some pets can weigh two pounds and others can weigh 150 pounds. Just as you would not give the same medication to an infant as you would to an adult, you should not give the same dosage to different sized pets. Medications often come in standard dosages, however, so you are left having to chop up pills (which can lead to inaccuracies) or having to buy many bottles of medication to treat your larger pets. Compounding allows us to put the medicine in the right dosage for your pet so you can be sure they are getting the right amount.

Pets Generally do not Like Medicine

Anyone who has tried to give a pill to a dog, cat, or another type of animal knows it can be no easy feat. Some pets will do anything to avoid swallowing a pill, which can lead to frustration and wasted medication. Compounding allows us to put the medication into a form your pet will enjoy, such as flavored treats or disguised as part of their food.

Call or stop by today for more information!

Compounding can take the stress off pet owners and you can rest assured your pet is getting the treatment they need. To learn more, call Kress Speciality Apothecary at 856-323-8723 or stop into our store.