Can dental treatment ever be truly pain free?
The answer, unfortunately, is no. some treatments will be uncomfortable and there may be some pain associated with some of the more serious treatments but modern anaesthetics coupled with significant advancements in dental treatment technology, mean that the likelihood of a painful experience is much less than was ever the case before.
I was particularly encouraged when, recently, I was researching dentistry and entered a search into Google for “dentistry Cedar Rapids IA” and found amongst the results one where the dentist in question spoke of “gentle dentistry”.
The gentle dental quest begins…..
The concept of a simple search for dentistry in Cedar Springs, IA uncovering such a treasure was a revelation to me. Surely, dentistry involves practices which are not particularly thought of as being gentle, such as the extraction of an awkward tooth or the large scale drilling sometimes needed before a filling can be done. Some larger-scale projects such as dental implants and crowns even more work and possible discomfort.
After further thought, of course, it is clear that even the most invasive and unpleasant activities can be carried out thoughtfully and in a kind and caring way, gently in fact.
So how can dentistry be gentle?
The principle way to make dentistry less traumatic is to detect problems before they become large enough to require major dental treatment. Regular dental examinations along with regular visits to the dental hygienist are essential to ensuring that problems either do not happen in the first place or, if they do, they are spotted by the hygienist or dentist in plenty of time to take remedial action.
When more extensive treatment is necessary then make sure that you have confidence in your dental treatment team to give good advoice, have the most effective solutions to dental problems readily available and to treat you in a sensitive, and yes, gentle, way.
So, why not do what I did and search Google for dentistry Cedar Springs IA and experience a little gentle dentistry for yourself?
Dr Adrian Rehak, an established dentist in Cedar Rapids will be gentle and effective when looking after your teeth.
