To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Doctor McCray knows this, and that is why the personal dental team at St. Mary’s Dental have made patient comfort our top priority.
In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, we have various medications that can decrease 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 Mechanicsville dentist offices and around the country are topical anesthetics. These are swabbed directly onto mouth tissue and numb the surface layers. Topical anesthetics can decrease 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 individual areas of the mouth. Dentists usually numb the mouth in this way before filling cavities, treating gum disease, or doing cosmetic dentistry procedures.
More involved dental procedures may necessitate laughing gas or even general anesthesia. Ask us about oral conscious sedation.
Dentists commonly recommend an OTC analgesic to relieve pain after a dental visit. These medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen.
Because your dentist will probably administer a pain reliever during the dental visit or prescribe something for you to take after the procedure, make sure you bring a complete list of medications you are taking, including herbal supplements, before each appointment.
I’m doctor Gina McCray and I want patients to be informed about their dental care, especially as it pertains to pain relief during dental treatment. If you are in the Mechanicsville area and looking for quality dental care, I invite you to contact my office today at 301-884-3248.
Contact St. Mary’s Dental:
301-884-3248
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
28169 Old Village Rd
Mechanicsville, Maryland
20659
