Drs. Muncy and Monn use the latest technology available for your
child. Digital radiographs allow us to keep your child on the cutting edge of
technology.
Comfortable Dentistry
Our
care provides for your child’s comfort and well-being during dental
procedures. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of
these dental aids, please feel free to discuss them with us. We want you
to feel comfortable with the methods of care in our office.
Local
Anesthetic: We prefer to call it “sleepy water.” This is used to
numb an area of gum, bone, and teeth. The size of an area numbed (from
one tooth to the side of the jaw) varies with the method used to place
the anesthetic in the tissue. We attempt to give this in a manner that
reduces a child’s awareness of the injection. The area numbed may
remain “sleepy” up to one or two hours after your child leaves the
office. A child who has had lips, cheeks or tongue numbed should be
watched to reduce the chance of injury by chewing or pinching the area.
While it is rare to find someone who has had a reaction to the
anesthetic, we need to know of any past history of a problem.
Relative
Analgesia: We call it “laughing gas” or “funny air.” This
is used to reduce fear/anxiety, improve patient cooperation, improve
tolerance for longer appointments and reduce gagging so that
comfortable, quality dental care can be achieved. “Funny Air” is a
combination of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen which is breathed by the child
with the aid of a nose piece. Your child can talk and is aware of sounds
and sights around them. Some children may take a nap because they are
relaxed. Some may have tingling fingers, toes or lips, or feel like they
are on a space ride or a merry-go-round or just feel heavy. This is not
anesthesia and is not used to “put” your child to sleep. Usually a
child is clear of its effect after 3-5 minutes of breathing oxygen.
Conscious
Sedation: There are often times when a child is unable to
tolerate dental treatment. This may be because of anxiety, the child’s
age, or the amount of work required to restore a healthy smile. During
these situations, we may recommend medicine to help the child relax and
sleep. Our goal is to develop a positive relationship with your child
and conscious sedation eliminates obstacles that may affect that
outcome.
Digital Dental Radiographs (X-Rays)
The
Dentist and patient can watch the images come up on the computer screen
seconds after the sensor is inserted into their mouth. This allows for
better education and understanding for our patients, resulting in
greater confidence in treatment. Digital x-rays have the ability to be
computer enhanced and magnified. A
concern to many of our patients is the amount of radiation they are
exposed to when getting their x-rays. By using digital radiography, the
patient exposure is reduced by 90%. Thus, providing better protection to
our patients and staff.
With
the advances in computer aided dentistry, we now provide our patients
the latest diagnostic imaging, also known as Digital Radiography
(x-rays). Instead of biting down on dental film, a digital x-ray uses a
wireless sensor. Where it used to take 4-6 minutes to process a regular
dental x-ray, it now takes less than 30 seconds to produce the image.
Since digital x-rays are processed by the computer, they are
environmentally friendly – no chemicals or waste.
Ask
us about all of the services we offer to make your child's dental
experience more comfortable.
