Pain-Free Dentistry Is Here

Long gone are days of staggering away from the dentist chair vowing never to return.  There was no fun in leaving the dentist in more pain than when you entered.  The irony of lollipop did not offer much comfort either.

Fortunately, that scenario is a thing of the past.  Now, techniques, technologies and materials have all progressed and have taken us to where we are now.  The era of Pain Free Dentistry.

As well as Local Anaesthetic and Nitrous Oxide options that are effective enough against 80% of our treatments, we are also able to use ‘Conscious Sedation’.  Conscious Sedation essentially means you go to ‘sleep’ whilst still being awake. This is a safe technique and throughout the procedure you are constantly monitored.

Better than anaesthetic is that we now utilise lasers in a great number of treatments. Lasers may be used in a number of oral treatments, including

• The removal of decay
• Fluoride Treatment
• Root Canal Sterilisation
• Gum Disease Treatments
• Tooth Whitening
• Surgical Procedures

Lasers may also be utilised to sterilise teeth, increasing patient comfort.  In addition, its general benefits are that bleeding may be reduced, swelling may be controlled and postoperative discomfort may be limited.

So if you are worried about visiting the dentist you probably shouldn’t.  We’ve removed pain out of the situation.

Another Set of New Year Resolutions

At the year’s end it is common for the more resourceful of us to get a pen and paper and write down some resolutions that will guide our behaviour for the following year.  Sometimes its to go on a nice holiday or maybe to lose weight.  Both good, worthy resolutions to make.

Well, I have 3 New Year’s Resolutions to add to your already long list that will keep you feeling healthy and happy.

1.  Visit Your Dentist For A Check-up
This is something you need to do if you haven’t done so for a while.  We know life is frantic and busy and there isn’t much time.  However, little things such as tooth decay, gum disease and cracks in teeth don’t respect schedules and can lead to bigger problems if left untreated.

2.  Must Have a Great Smile By My Birthday
You are a beautiful, gorgeous, handsome, stunning individual, but for some reason you are not 100% happy with your smile.  This is easily fixed after a consultation.  A spot of Laser Tooth Whitening will have you looking like a movie star in one hour.

3.  Quit Smoking
This one appears on many people’s lists each and every year, but this year you should actually do it.  Did you know that quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to improve your dental health.  The yellowing properties of nicotine don’t help your white teeth.  The smoke doesn’t do wonders for your breath.  The lines around your mouth from puffing are not helping either.  Don’t lose your ability to flash that awesome smile.

If you keep these resolutions for the year I can assure you will be happier and healthier.

How Can A Laser Do All That?

Here at David Cox Dental we are the number one practice for Laser Dentistry in Australia.  You’ve seen or experienced how lasers can help people with their eyesight or in complex surgical procedures.  You are probably wondering how they can help in your dental health?  The answer is plenty.  Here are just 3 different types of laser we utilize and how they are used:

The Erbium Laser: This kind of laser ensures the drill can be eliminated for many procedures and so there is no more pain when having your teeth filled.  This kind of pain-free dentistry has moved the industry forward by many years.

Diagnodent: This kind of laser is at the forefront of early decay detection by identified issues to dentists early and preventing significant work in the future.

Smartlight: This kind of laser is the world’s most effective laser tooth whitening system.  Its results speak for themselves by being brighter and longer lasting than any other kind of tooth whitening system.

Lasers create pain-free dentistry, that is quick, easy and doesn’t need a drill.  How can a beam of light do all that.  It does.  It is tomorrow’s technology today