New advances in dental medications have virtually eliminated the discomfort of dental procedures. There are several elements to creating a comfortable experience for your dental appointment:

Comfort and Relaxation

The first step is to make you 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 comfort is concerned. Our caring, professional staff are committed to creating a stress-free environment for your comfort.

Sedation Some patients need a little help achieving a relaxed state. Oral anti-anxiety medications and nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") are available when needed to make you more comfortable. Other patients have a high level of anxiety and choose Sedation Dentistry.

Topical Anesthetic A topical anesthetic can be 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.

Local Anesthetic Modern fast-acting local anesthetics, in conjunction with effective topical anesthesia, have virtually eliminated the discomfort of "getting numb." We have the latest and most effective local anesthetics at our disposal that are quite effective--even for our patients that have a harder time achieving profound numbness.

Post-visit Analgesics Generally, if there is any discomfort at all after a dental procedure, over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) are all that are needed. In exceptional circumstances a prescription pain reliever can be prescribed.

Any questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about anesthesia, Dr Haganman, Dr. Stovie or Dr. Hingst will be happy to discuss them with you. We want you to be as comfortable as possible.