Cosmetic Dentistry Directory Blog

Most cosmetic dentists have your comfort as a high priority, along with your dental health and your smile’s attractiveness. There are big and small ways your dentist can keep your comfortable while you are in his or her office.

One big way is delivering your anesthetic painlessly (which can be done by first swabbing the gum surface with anesthetic and then using the Wand to deliver the deeper anesthetic). Another is by using air abrasion or a laser instead of a drill. You can read more at Dental Technology: Reducing Pain and Discomfort.

But there are many small ways also – small devices and practices that keep you comfortable in the dental chair. One is disposable dark glasses against the bright overhead light. Your dentist needs that bright light close over your face so he can see clearly and you can keep your eyes closed against it. But having dark glasses gives more protection and you can comfortably open your eyes if you speak to the dentist.

If you have any degree of TMJ (TMD), you will surely appreciate use of a jaw prop. They hold your mouth open, which save your jaw muscles a lot of strain and pain. The dental assistant will provide one that is the right height for your mouth size and the exact dental work being done.

Neck pillows are a great boon if you want to zone out during your dental work. As the dentist pushes against your jaw, your neck stays relaxed and well-supported and you don’t get that “attacked” feeling that some have in the dental chair.

An alarming thing about dental offices for some people is the sound of the drill. White noise headphones can block that out, and can block out all sound in the office, making a pleasant separation between you and your surroundings. If you choose, you can listen to music of your choice. Some dental offices even have movies to watch on a ceiling screen.

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