A trip to the dentist is something many people never look forward to. That bi-annual necessity is dreaded by most and shunned by many. Most people fear that a dentist appointment would be painful, stressful and torturous. This may have been the case in the past, but today, a trip to the dentist may qualify to be a spa day. Dental procedures and dentistry have come a long way in invention and procedure. Today, the once painful dental processes have been reduced to minutes of relaxation followed by forever dental health and wellness.

Dental practice

The today's dentist is well versed in pain relief and avoidance.Dental processes, and the reasons why many patients shy away from these procedures, have been carefully studied in order to eliminate many of the fear factors. Many dentists even undertake psychology studies. In addition, all dentists taught in the last decade are well equipped with communication skills and anxiety handling techniques. These dentists know how to deal with your fears and fully expel them before any procedure begins. A newer breed of dentists equips their offices with comfort features such as TVs, relaxing music and even noise cancelling gadgets to improve relaxation. Some even offer mini massages!

Dental medication and technology

This is where the bulk of the comfort-adding innovations can be found. A dentist today has the ability to dull dental related pain to near absence. Many drugs have been invented and are used to assist in several once painful dental procedures. You are now able to select from several pharmaceutical options such as nitrous oxide gas which many people love, strong sedatives that will knock you right out for the entire procedure, and even topical or general anesthesia. Anesthesia use in dental procedures is limited however to the invasive extent of the procedure.

For those who dread drilling processes such as root canals, there are newer procedures that will terrify you less. Many dentists today use the waterlase machine for this. This machine uses a laser guided by water jets to drill the teeth. The machine produces no heat, no drilling vibrations and no pressure. For those patients who cringe at the site of needles, there are several rub-on drugs that are used in place of the painful needle injected painkillers.

Prepare for your dentist appointment

If your case invokes fear, there is no need for that Xanax or Valium that you always take in preparation for your trip to the dentist. Simply make your way to the dentist armed with your soothing music and a clean body. Ask the dentist on the specifics of each procedure and ask for the best painless alternatives available.  Give your teeth a fighting chance and stop fearing your dentist. He or she may be your best friend in oral health!  Check out dentists such as Jeremy Archibald DDS PC for more information.