We Keep Dental Patients Comfortable

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To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Dr. Kirby knows this, and that is why the dental team at Vaca & Kirby Dental have made patient comfort our number one goal.

In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, we have various medications that can reduce 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 Gladewater 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 in specific areas of the mouth. Dentists ordinarily numb the mouth in this way before filling cavities, treating gum disease, or performing cosmetic dentistry procedures.

More involved dental procedures may necessitate nitrous oxide or even general anesthesia. Ask us about sleep dentistry and oral conscious sedation.

Dentists usually 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 jot down a complete list of medications you are taking, including herbal supplements, before each appointment.

I’m Dr. Chris Kirby and I want patients to be informed about their dental care, especially regarding pain relief during dental treatment. If you are in the Longview area and looking for quality dental care, I invite you to contact my office today at 903-663-0861.

Contact Vaca & Kirby Dental:

903-663-0861

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3121 H G Mosley Pkwy
Longview, Texas
85605

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