Procedures - Anesthesia

The Smile Shop - Michael Stoker, DDS and Richard Adams, DMD

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 child's dental appointment:

Comfort and Relaxation

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

Sedation

Some patients need a little help achieving a relaxed state. Nitrous Oxide ("laughing gas") is available when needed to make the patient more comfortable. Drs. Stoker and Dr. Adams are on staff at a local hospital. In this capacity, Drs. Stoker and Dr. Adams are able to provide hospital dental care for patients under General Anesthesia.

Topical Anesthetic

A topical anesthetic is 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.

Computer Controlled Injections - The WAND™

We know that some patients get more nervous than others do at the mere sight of a needle and syringe. Thats why this office now performs anesthetic injections with a revolutionary system called The WAND™.

The source of discomfort for most injections, however, isn't the needle, it's the flow of the anesthetic into your tissue. The WAND™ delivers the anesthetic at an optimal flow rate for a comfortable injection.

Post-visit Analgesics

Generally, if there is any discomfort at all after a dental procedure, over-the-counter analgesics such as aspirin or non-asprin pain relievers are all that is needed. In exceptional circumstances a prescription pain reliever will be used.

Any questions?

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

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