No More Dentist Needles Required

There is one in five Americans who fear the drill at the dentist's office. There are more than half of those Americans who are over the age of 50, and have sever tooth decay to the point it reaches the roots of their teeth. It is imperative to keep your teeth in the upmost shape because gum and tooth disease have been linked to diabetes and heart disease.

Bust Pain Fear Factor

The Goodness in the Numbness

Those who are squeamish at the sight of needles, there are other types of numbing products that your dentist can use prior to starting any tooth repair procedure. Oraqix is a gel that is applied to the gum line with a blunt tip. DentiPatch is a Band-Aid-like-patch that will deliver the same numbing anesthetics like the needle-style anesthetics. There is also a computer controlled anesthetic system available. One example is the Wand. The Wand is a pen-like device that gives anesthetics at a steady pressure, and eliminates the burning sensation when anesthetics are given to fast via the needle injections.

Drill Passouts Are No Longer Required

Instead of the jarring, whirring drill, try the air abrasion method. The air abrasion method replaces the dental drill with a tiny sandblaster that uses streams of tiny aluminum oxide particles at the tooth to rid it of decay. This method is often used without anesthetics because it doesn't create vibrations or heat like the drill.

There are also laser options available. The laser method can be used to fill cavities and treat gum disease. Laser dental procedures minimize swelling due to sealing off blood vessels as the work is done and reduces postop pain.

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