A Better Dental Visit
One of the things we hear over and over from our patients is that they " hate feeling numb" when they are done at the dental office. Here at K&L Family Dental, we take great pride in staying on the leading-edge of dental technologies, materials, and techniques. That is why we use "The Wand"- a lightweight, pen-like device that eliminates injection discomfort and pain.Studies show that 50% of people experience some anxiety when they visit the dentist and 40 million people who are classified as "dental phobics"-who avoid any kind of dental care altogether. The Wand,also know as the STA(Single Tooth Anesthetic) , helps us deliver local anesthetic effectively, quickly, and practically painlessly. With this revolutionary device, the flow rate is controlled by the computer to distribute the anesthetic between the ligament and the tooth. The liquid flows around the tooth to the nerve and numbs the tooth, so that the dentist can start working right away. No more numb lip. tongue , nose or cheek!
Many dentists don't use the technology because they don't want to take the time to learn something new and are comfortable delivering anesthetic the way they've been doing so for years. Many dentists feel they give painless injections, and they do, but The Wand allows our patients to walk out of the office feeling just as comfortable as when he or she walked in!
Not only do our adult patients enjoy going right back to work or having a meal right after their appointment, but this technology is wonderful for our young patients. Many young patients can have trauma from biting their lower lip or cheek while feeling numb. Many patients are numb for hours after they leave the dental office which makes having any kind of meal or snack very difficult. The overall dental experience is very positive for our young patients and their concerning parents.
We do have to tell our patients that for a few days after the appointment the tooth and gums around the tooth may be sore. You may also notice that the tooth can be slightly tender to chewing for a day. Overall, the response to the The Wand has been remarkable. Patients love it!
One of our greatest objectives at K&L Family Dental is to ensure our patients comfort and satisfaction with every service we provide. The Wand helps us do that. If you have any questions about the STA, or any other dental questions, please don't hesitate to call our office and visit us at www.klfamilydental.com
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