Tips to Avoid Painful Trips to the Dentist

When talking with patients who have avoided trips to the dentist, we find the fear of pain is one of the main reasons this bad habit begins. The feeling is understandable. At the same time, it is impossible to put off dental care and expect your teeth to remain healthy. Here are ways you can avoid painful visits to your dentist.

Proper Hygiene and Regular Checkups

While it might sound backwards, regular trips to your dentist in Los Angeles are the best way to avoid problems that can cause pain later. Regular scaling to remove tartar, as well as fluoride treatments to strengthen teeth, will help you avoid cavities and the pain of filling them. Your dentist also recommends ways to improve hygiene at home. Proper brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash are imperative in order to avoid and prevent serious treatments.

Sedation

You may find yourself with a dental problem that can only be fixed with an invasive procedure. In these cases, you have options in sedation. There are several levels of sedation dentistry ranging from nitrous oxide assistance to full sedation where one is unconscious until the end of the treatment. The right option for you will depend on the procedure and your doctor’s suggestion.

Emergencies

If you break a tooth or have another type of dental emergency, do not wait before seeing a dentist. Small problems will become worse if not attended to. Rather than risking damage that will lead to painful procedures later, respond to any dental emergency immediately, call your dentist and discuss how to proceed in between the time of accident and when you see him/her.

Crystal Dental Centers is here to help you in any situation. To find a location near you or schedule an appointment please visit www.CrystalDentalCenters.com or contact us at (213) 748-8448.