While no dental procedure is 100% comfortable, we go to great lengths to
minimize any discomfort you might feel. Many of our patients make
statements like, "This wasn't even painful. How did you do that?"
The following are some of the latest 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 require pre-medication.
Injections of Anesthesia
In the past, injections of dental anesthesia by others may have been
uncomfortable. We recognize this and take extra care when preparing a
patient for anesthetic. We use a topical ointment on your gums first and
then administer the injection very slowly and precisely to reduce the
burning sensation that can be experienced. For all patients, we offer conscious IV sedation.
Conscious IV Sedation
For those patients who are having surgical procedures, laser treatment or dental implants, we offer closely monitored conscious IV sedation. Dr. Parmley has provided conscious IV sedation since 1981 and stays certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to make your treatment comfortable and safe.
Just enough sedation is administered to allow you to be completely relaxed while still being aware of your surroundings. Afterwards, you will likely not remember most of your dental treatment.
Your comfort is one of our primary concerns. If you have any questions
about anesthesia or sedation, please do not hesitate to discuss these with
us.
Patient Safety
We adhere to the highest professional standards of cleanliness, sterilization, and radiation control. Our staff regularly attends safety seminars and is knowledgeable of the latest techniques. Our staff maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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