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What Kinds of Pain Relievers are Used by Dentists?
The fear of pain can often keep people out of the dental chair! Pain, however, is something that can be easily managed by your Houston, Texas dentist. Depending on your treatment, Dr. Monti Harpalani from Vivid Dental can keep you comfortable and pain-free using dental anesthetics or sedation dentistry. These FAQs provide more insight into the different types of pain relievers your dentist uses.
How do dentists prevent pain in the dental chair?
Dentists use topical, local, and general anesthetics to help you avoid pain during invasive treatments. A numbing gel is typically applied to your gums before your anesthetic injection. A local anesthetic will block pain in the treated area, so we can work quickly and effectively without causing you discomfort. You’ll stay awake during your treatment and be able to answer your dentist’s questions.
General anesthesia puts you to sleep and is reserved mainly for treatments requiring oral surgery. When you wake, you may not remember what occurred during your procedure.
What other options are there for pain relief?
At Vivid Dental, we also offer sedation options for painless dental treatments. Nitrous oxide is the mildest form of sedation but is highly effective at helping people relax in the dental chair. The gas makes you “giddy”, which helps relieve pain, anxiety, and fear. Oral sedation comes in pill form and provides moderate sedation for treatments such as fillings, root canals, deep cleanings, and implants. You’re awake but in a deep state of relaxation. IV sedation is given intravenously and causes you to enter a dream-like state.
Sedation helps prevent pain by calming your nervous system, which reduces anxiety and fear. Dr. Harpalani may combine sedation with a local anesthetic for complete pain relief.
Are sedation and dental anesthesia safe?
Both sedation and anesthesia have been used safely and effectively in dentistry for years. Major complications are rare, but you may experience mild side effects of dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, or gum soreness from the infection. These effects generally subside within a day or two of your treatment. We’ll guide you to the pain reliever best suited to you, taking into account your overall health, personal preferences, and the complexity of your treatment.
What happens when the effects of sedation or anesthesia wear off?
Some discomfort and soreness can be expected, depending on your treatment. Ice packs and OTC pain medication can help ease these symptoms. Dr. Harpalani will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to help you have a smooth, speedy recovery.
Who can benefit from the use of sedation or anesthesia?
Dental anesthesia and sedation can make dental care more bearable for children, adults, and teens. With less pain, anxiety, and fear, you can look forward to positive, productive dental visits to meet your dental care needs.
Where can I go for painless dental care near me?
We’ve got you covered at Vivid Dental. Schedule your appointment today by calling Dr. Monti Harpalani in Houston, TX at 281-809-4902.
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Dr. Monti HarpalaniDr. Monti Harpalani is one of the most respected and highly sought-after dentists in Houston TX. Having graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery, he furthered his passion for dentistry through a yearlong General Practice Residency at the Woodhull Medical Center in New York. Here he gained exposure to the fields of cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. Since then Dr. Harpalani has had extensive hands-on experience and training in the varied facets of dental care and is keen on providing his patients with customized and comprehensive dental care. Through his dental practice, Vivid Dental, he brings to patients cutting edge and modern dental treatments such as Veneers. Also, he provides traditional solutions such as crowns, implants and root canal procedures and can also be contacted for dental emergencies.
Vivid Dental
Dr. Monti HarpalaniDr. Monti Harpalani is one of the most respected and highly sought-after dentists in Houston TX. Having graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery, he furthered his passion for dentistry through a yearlong General Practice Residency at the Woodhull Medical Center in New York. Here he gained exposure to the fields of cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. Since then Dr. Harpalani has had extensive hands-on experience and training in the varied facets of dental care and is keen on providing his patients with customized and comprehensive dental care. Through his dental practice, Vivid Dental, he brings to patients cutting edge and modern dental treatments such as Veneers. Also, he provides traditional solutions such as crowns, implants and root canal procedures and can also be contacted for dental emergencies.
