Anesthesia
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:
Topical Anesthetic
A topical anesthetic can be used any time for the surface of the gum that needs to be desensitized, 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 numbness. Local anesthetics are available in several strengths. The preferred anesthetic is epinephrine-free; however epinephrine is available if needed.
