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New
advances in dental medications have virtually eliminated the
discomfort of dental procedures. There are several elements
to creating a comfortable experience for your child's dental
appointment:
Comfort
and Relaxation
The
first step is to make your child relaxed and comfortable.
From the comfortable environment in our reception area to
the soothing environment we have created around the dental
chairs, no detail is too small when your child's comfort is
concerned. Our caring, professional staff are committed to
creating a stress-free environment for their comfort.
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 Topical
Anesthetic
A
topical anesthetic is used any time the surface of the
gum needs to be "numbed", such as easing the
discomfort of a painful mouth sore or preparing a site
for an injectable local anesthetic.
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Computer
Controlled Injections - The WAND™
 We
know that some patients get more nervous than others do at
the mere sight of a needle and syringe. Thats why this office
now performs anesthetic injections with a revolutionary system
called The WAND™.
The source
of discomfort for most injections, however, isn't the needle,
it's the flow of the anesthetic into your tissue. The WAND™
delivers the anesthetic at an optimal flow rate for a comfortable
injection.
 Sedation
Some
patients need a little help achieving a relaxed state. Nitrous
Oxide ("laughing gas") is available when needed
to make the patient more comfortable. Dr. Gifford
also offers Sedation Dentistry
when needed.
 Post-visit
Analgesics
Generally,
if there is any discomfort at all after a dental procedure,
over-the-counter analgesics such as aspirin or non-asprin
pain relievers are all that is needed. In exceptional circumstances
a prescription pain reliever will be used.
Any
questions?
If
you have any questions or concerns about anesthesia, Dr. Gifford
will be happy to discuss them with you. We want you to be
as comfortable as possible.
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