HOW TO RELAX AT THE DENTIST If you break out in a sweat even thinking of going to the dentist you’re not alone. One in four adults are afraid of going to the dentist. But don't let fear of the dentist stop you from getting regular dental check-ups or proper dental treatment. Read on to find out more about how advances in dental medicine are making trips to the dentist less painful, and for tips on how to relax at the dentist. ADVANCES IN DENTAL MEDICINE If you suffer from a dental phobia it’s probably been many years since you’ve gone to the dentist. And there have certainly been advances since your last visit. The new tools and treatments are designed to be less painful and less invasive than previous procedures. For example, we can now use a dental wand if you have a needle phobia. The wand looks like a pen and delivers anaesthetic very slowly, making the injection painless. We can also numb your gums before an injection so you don’t feel the needle. Another change ...
COMMON CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS FOR DRY SOCKET Dry socket is a painful condition that can make many people dread having a tooth extracted. Also known as alveolar osteitis, this problem is characterized by inflammation of the jawbone, which is what leads to pain sensation. The post-operative condition, which is rather rare, negatively impacts on the rate of healing following a tooth extraction. Blood clot that should promote healing dissolves before healing takes place. The problem is sometimes present with an unpleasant taste in the mouth and bad breath. WHY DO PEOPLE EXPERIENCE DRY SOCKET? We discuss here the common causes and risk factors for the post-operative complaint. These are major reasons a blood clot can fail to form, as necessary, to facilitate healing after extracting a tooth. Book an appointment | Brighton Implant Clinic Extraction Process The manner of ...
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