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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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 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. We
also provide:
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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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 Post-visit
Analgesics
Generally,
if there is any discomfort at all after a dental procedure,
over-the-counter analgesics such as Tylenol or ibuprofen
(Motrin, Advil) are all that is needed. It is important
to to follow directions on the back of the bottle for
appropriate dosage.
In
exceptional circumstances a prescription pain reliever
will be used.
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Any
questions?
If
you have any questions or concerns about anesthesia, Dr. Watts
will be happy to discuss them with you. We want you to be
as comfortable as possible.
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