Dental phobia is not the reserve of children only. Many adults fear a visit to the dentist though they will not wail about it. Many do not even know (or do not want to admit) they are afraid of the dentist. If you find yourself making an excuse any time you have an appointment, then you may have a case of mild dental phobia. Severe cases include literal fear at the thought of a dentist appointment, shaking, running away when at the dentist?s office and whimpering during the procedure.
Fear of the dentist arises from several factors, top on the list being the uncertainty of what is happening in your mouth, the pain of the injection and the motor noises from various dentist instruments. Having such fear mild or intense is nothing to be embarrassed about neither is it unusual. Nevertheless you still need to visit the dentist for good dental hygiene and more so when you have a dental problem.
Learn about these 4 nifty technological devices that make your trip to the dentist pain and fear free!
1.?????? The Magic STA wand
For those who do not like the sight of a needle or the thought of it in your mouth, you will love this STA and Compudent wand. The injection you get at the dentists is meant to numb your nerves and allow the dentist to work on your mouth without you feeling any pain.
However, one still feels a certain sting when the needle is inserted. This sting is due to the drastic intake of anesthesia. This wand therefore is a computer controlled dental injection meaning that you will feel nothing. It eliminates the human error that causes the sting. It is beneficial for both dentist and patient because it is light to hold, does not look like a syringe and pain free.
2.?????? The iPod
Nothing calms the mind more than music. It is leaving surgery theatres and finding its way into the dentist?s chambers. You can carry your own music to the dentists for a calming experience. Alternatively as a dentist, you can get an Mp3 player or iPod for your office. Allow patients to select music of their choice. The music helps to drown out the noises from the machines and instruments you will use. Manufactures know this secret; they are creating devices that contain music with specific frequencies. These drown out the motor noises whilst allowing for communication between dentist and patient.
3.?????? Air Abrasion
It is important to get plaque removed by your dentist as not all gets off through brushing. The drilling process can be quite a scare for many with all the vibrating sounds and slight heat in the mouth. Air abrasion gets rid of both making it a smooth experience for you.
Air abrasion technology makes use of gentle but highly pressures air. This may contain some powder or water to enhance the process. When this stream of powder and compressed air hits the surface of your tooth, it rids of the surface material in this case plaque. The mention of pressurized air should not scare you. It is gentle but firm so it will not hurt even if your tongue got in the path of this stream. It is perfect for kids; it is fast, easy and pain free.
4.?????? Numbing Gel
This gel does not necessarily fall into the technology category but is highly effective in ensuring you feel no pain during the whole procedure. The gel is applied to the surface of your gums n the general region that he needle will be inserted. Some dentist may not use this gel so do not hesitate to ask for it. Rumors abound that this gel does not work. The gel works perfectly if left on the surface for about one minute, not more or less.
Many other advancements in technology made today enable one to get a pain free session at the dentists. If wondering how to spot a dentist that uses this technology simply ask around or go to website directories that list dentists in your area and the various methods they use. Also in order to get rid of your fear consult with your dentist and inform them that you fear the session and work out plan to have a soothing time at the dentists.
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Chad believes that a good dentist in Phoenix can help his patients deal with dental phobia as well as provide quality dental services.
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