While no dental procedure is 100% comfortable, we go to great lengths to minimize any discomfort you might feel.  The following are some of the techniques we use to provide you with as comfortable an experience as possible.

Pre-medication

Different patients have different needs for pain and anxiety control medication. Depending upon the procedure and your wishes, there are many medications we can prescribe.

Patients with certain medical conditions (e.g. valvular heart conditions and artificial joints) may be asked to pre-medicate with antibiotics prior to treatment. We do this with your safety in mind. Please inform us if you have a condition that might need pre-medication.

Injections of Anesthesia

Injecting anesthesia into the gum too quickly can cause an unpleasant stinging sensation.  To avoid this, we use a computer-controlled anesthesia delivery system, called The Wand.  The Wand delivers the anesthetic slowly and evenly, eliminating any pain that might have previously been

 

 

Joseph J. Havrilla, D.D.S.
Practice Limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants
905 W Sproul Rd. Ste 108 • Springfield • PA • 19064
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