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Pain isn’t fun. Your Reno dentist knows this, and that is why the dental team at The Reno Dentist have made patient comfort a top priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, your dentist has various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you a more enjoyable experience.
Some of the most common pain-relieving medications used in Sparks dentist offices and around the country are topical anesthetics. These are swabbed directly onto mouth tissue so they only numb the very surface layers. Topical anesthetics can reduce the pain of mouth sores, or they can be applied to prepare the mouth for an injection.
Local anesthetics are injected into mouth tissue (usually the gums) to block the nerve sensations to specific areas of the mouth. Spanish Springs, Virginia City, and Carson City dentists numb the mouth in this way before filling cavities, treating gum disease, or before certain cosmetic dentistry procedures.
It is very common for your dentist to recommend an over the counter analgesic to relieve pain after a dental visit. These medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen.
Because your Reno cosmetic dentist will most likely use a pain reliever during the dental visit or prescribe something for you to take after the treatment, make sure you jot down a complete list of medications you are taking, including herbal supplements, before each appointment.
I’m Dr. Shane Sykes and I want Sparks residents to be informed about their dental care, especially as it pertains to pain relief during dental treatment. If you are in the Reno area and are looking for quality dental care, please contact my office today at (775) 525-5692. Our knowledgeable staff would be happy to talk to you about cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, and the other services we offer.
Dr. Shane Sykes
The Reno Dentist
855 W Seventh St Ste 200
Reno Nevada zip code 89503
775-323-0700
