Is dental treatment painful?
No, when proper techniques are used, dental treatment can be extremely
comfortable and pain free. With the use of local anesthetics including
the revolutionary Compudent- The Wand it is now a less painful procedures.
Television/ videos in the ceiling above you with cordless headphones.
Nitrous oxide (sometimes called "laughing gas") which
is a gentle way of relaxing you in conjunction with local anesthetics.
The use of rubber dam and its importance in calming people is a
big help ensuring that you don't have water etc. falling down the
back of your throat and allows you to relax. With rubber dam and
local anesthetics many people have been known to fall asleep.
What does it mean when my gums bleed when I brush and
floss ?
This a sign that Periodontal Disease is present and needs to be
treated. This is what leads to tooth loss.
Are dental x-rays harmful ?
No, our equipment is state of the art and minimizes patient exposure.
Our treating hospital follows American Dental Association guidelines
as to the frequency of radiographs.
Do I have to have silver fillings ?
No, porcelain or white composite fillings are our treatment of choice
Is it possible to make my teeth whiter ?
Yes, our treating institution offers professional teeth whitening.
Do I have to have silver fillings ?
No, porcelain or white composite fillings are our treatment of choice.
Does my gum have to be blue and have metal show around
my cap ?
No, the hospital treatment has state of the art all-porcelain procera
crowns available.
Does my partial denture have to have these ugly metal
clasps ?
No, our recommended treatment of choice is the very esthetic all
acrylic flexi partial. These partials not only look better, they
also feel better.
Do I have to wear something that I remove to replace missing
teeth ?
No, with implants dentures can be temporary.
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