Dental Pain Control
You’ll be reassured to know that our ability to control pain has been dramatically enhanced in recent years. Besides our gentle approach, our practice has taken advantage of the following methods of pain control.
- Topical anaesthetic – This is rubbed onto the gum before treatment to reduce the discomfort of the local anaesthetic injection.
- Local anaesthetic – This is the traditional form of pain control in dentistry, although now it is faster acting and shorter lasting.
- Nitrous oxide (Laughing Gas) – Provides light sedation for those people anxious about dental treatment.
- Intravenous sedation (Sleep Dentistry) – For those people who are particularly anxious but don’t want to go to hospital for a general anaesthetic, this can be an appropriate technique. The dental treatment is conducted at the surgery with the combined help of an anaesthetist who provides deep sedation medication.
- General anaesthetic – Performed in hospital under the supervision of an anaesthetist.
Understanding Dental Pain and Anxiety
Dental anxiety and pain are common concerns for many patients. At Payneham Road Dental Centre and North Terrace Dental Centre, we prioritize your comfort and well-being. Our team is committed to providing pain-free dental experiences using advanced techniques and a compassionate approach.
Benefits of Modern Pain Control Techniques
Modern pain control techniques offer numerous benefits, including:
- Increased Comfort: Advanced methods ensure that treatments are as comfortable as possible.
- Reduced Anxiety: Options like nitrous oxide and intravenous sedation help reduce anxiety, making it easier for patients to undergo necessary dental procedures.
- Quick Recovery: Many modern pain control techniques allow for faster recovery times and minimal side effects.
- Improved Treatment Outcomes: When patients are comfortable, dentists can perform procedures more effectively and efficiently.
frequently asked dental pain control questions
Below our the questions and answers we get asked the most about dental pain control in our two Adelaide dental clinics.
Two clinics across Adelaide
PAYNEHAM ROAD
(08) 8363 2025
NORTH TERRACE
(08) 8223 5862
Two clinics across Adelaide
PAYNEHAM ROAD
(08) 8363 2025
NORTH TERRACE
(08) 8223 5862