Dental Currents September 2010

More Gentle Dental

One of the most valued services we offer is our hygiene program with either Angie or Lorna. Regular recare appointments are the best ways to maintain oral health, minimize risk and diagnose dental problems at an early stage.

While most clients do not have any discomfort with scaling and cleaning of their teeth, a small minority do. Over the years, we have helped people over this hurdle by using anesthetic. (freezing) For those clients, we have good news. Technology has leaped forward once again to provide us with an alternative to having your whole mouth anesthetized simply to have your teeth scaled. Angie and Lorna can now polish on a desensitizing paste prior to scaling your teeth. It has an immediate effect of decreasing sensitivity and a residual effect for days to weeks after your appointment.

We have been able to reduce the use of anesthetic by over 90%. Our clients with those ‘extra sensitive teeth’ love it. No more numb mouth after their hygiene appointment. One found it made such a difference for him that he suggested that we should let everyone know through our newsletter. Thanks for the suggestion, John.

Who knows, maybe research will come up with something for fillings soon!!!

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