Dental Phobia or Pain Management? Pain Free Dentist is here to help

Dental phobia and dental anxieties can be crippling when that fear prevents you from seeking required treatment.

There are several kinds of dental phobias, but the most frequent phobia concerns needle injections and the pain they cause. Known as trypanophobia, the intense fear of needles can make people dread (both mentally and physically) even the sight of the device in question. Some dire conditions, like oral cancer, are time sensitive and need to be diagnosed early to be treated effectively, so it’s not just your oral health at stake, it’s your overall health.

 Many people are afraid of the dentist. This is one of the reasons why a great number of people tend to neglect their dental health.

At Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we understand this situation, which is why we offer pain free Sedation Dentistry for all major surgical procedures, Implant placement and wisdom teeth extractions. Modern medicine has advanced so much that patients are truly afforded pain free dental treatment.

Sedation Dentistry is used to provide a pain free and more relaxing experience during any dental treatment, especially during major dental surgeries.

With this service, you can be sure that you will be very comfortable and at ease during treatment. Although you will not be asleep, you will be in a deeply relaxed state. IV Sedation is a very safe procedure and after treatment you will feel refreshed and have little memory of the procedure, similar to waking after being asleep.

IV Sedation is delivered by a trained and experienced Anaesthetist. During sedation, our Anaesthetist is always with you. Your vital signs are monitored during your entire procedure. You are never alone.

Your safety and comfort is paramount to us. We will take you through every step of your procedure to ensure that you fully understand how IV Sedation is conducted and how it can help you.

At Pain Free Dentist we make it a point to ensure that every one of our patients feel comfortable and relaxed throughout their visit. Our dental practice has a warm and relaxed environment that will make you feel right at home.

If you are interested in our Sedation Dentistry services, please contact Pain Free Dentist Sydney today and schedule a consultation.

Making Pain Free Dentistry Accessible to all

The great thing about a painless injection is that it allows the dental practice to offer an in-demand service. Many dental-phobic patients might have severe conditions and want to visit their dental practices but avoid doing so due to their intense fears. Knowing that their dentists can ensure that they don’t feel the pain or the fear during treatment encourages them book appointments, which is a key way dentists help patients overcome their phobias. Here at Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we are really good at it.

The dental practice has changed drastically in the digital age, and there are many more practices per one location of a city or town. As a result, it can be difficult for a single practice to attract and retain patients who desperately need treatment, but who avoid appointments because of their phobias. However, requesting your dentist consider acquiring a painless injection can go miles, as not every dentist can do pain free injection.

No Longer Defined by Fear

At the end of the day, dentistry that is defined by comfort means that your health is taken care of. We want to be able to assure we nip any conditions that could turn dire in the bud, and doing so we can help as many dental-phobia patients as possible. We can provide several methods of sedation. Just call us and make a booking to ascertain the level of sedation required. We require a consultation prior to any sedation bookings. As treatment time and procedures as well as medical conditions are pre-requisites to determining a treatment plan. On your first visit, the dentist will have a chat with you, and look into your mouth with just a mouth mirror. Do not worry, no sharp instruments are used on this visit. We will do a thorough examination and take a few x-rays to determine a diagnosis of your issues so that the sedation session can be effectively planned.

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What is Dental Implant? Do I need it?

Dental implants are an easy way to replace missing teeth or dentures using modern technology and materials. They are perfect if you have dentures or are missing many of your natural teeth.

What is dental implants?

Dental implants can support a whole arch of teeth using only four implants. This can be used on either the upper or lower jaw and immediately replaces missing teeth which not only look and feel similar to your natural teeth, but function normally also.

How does dental implant work?

Dental implant consists of titanium implants inserted into each jaw. These implants act as a foundation for a bridge. A fixed set of teeth, which will look like your natural teeth, can then be added to the implants replacing your teeth.

If you have some bone loss, dental implant can still be used as a good solution. When the posterior implants are tilted 45 degrees, it reduces the need for a bone grafting and can provide you with a set of teeth virtually indistinguishable from your set of natural teeth. All-on-4 procedures take advantage of the denser bone that often remains in various parts of the jaw. This positioning is angled so it avoids the nerve canal in the lower jaw and sinus cavities in the upper jaw.

Dental Implant procedures

Before you have surgery, you will need to have one or two appointments with us so the oral surgeon and restorative dentist can develop a treatment plan for you. This may involve taking X-rays, photos, impressions and other measurements.
Following this consultation process, you will be scheduled for surgery implantation. Here, your new teeth will be fitted and adjusted within a 24-hour period, even if extractions are necessary. You will be sedated during this procedure, usually using an IV drip.

You may need to return for check-ups in the next few months to ensure the replacement teeth fit properly. At the six-month mark, your gums should have fully healed and your implants fused to the natural bone.

Is Dental implant right for me?

Dental implant treatment is typically recommended for patients who need to replace the majority of their natural teeth. They are also usually good for patients with low bone volume who cannot have a bone graft due to health conditions such as diabetes or osteoporosis.

We will first give you an appointment to evaluate your current dental health. He or she will also give you some advice about the treatment options that will best fulfill your needs.

Benefits of Dental Implant

Dental implants are a good treatment for patients that need to replace virtually all of their natural teeth. The procedure has a high success rate and can virtually eliminate the need for bone grafting which is an invasive, uncomfortable and costly procedure.

The procedure is generally quick (around one to two hours long) and you will have full function afterwards as opposed to traditional dental implants that require multiple visits over 3-6 months to complete

The result will be natural-looking teeth that work effectively and efficiently.

Aftercare

After your surgery you may need to come in for check-ups to ensure everything is in order. However, your new implants will function naturally from the day you leave the practice. We will advise you about how to care for your implants, but this is very easy and it is not hard to keep them clean.

Anxious patients

If you are anxious about your surgery or treatment, make sure you talk to us about your needs so he or she can make you feel more comfortable. Remember, you will be sedated during the surgery so you won’t feel pain or stress.

Dental Implant costs

If you want correct quote for your dental implants and further information considering payments plans, it is best to speak directly with us.

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Dental Implant

Dental implants are an effective way to replace missing teeth. When teeth are lost because of disease or an accident, dental implants may be a good option. You may want to choose dental implants if you:

• Hide your smile because you have missing teeth

• Wear dentures that are uncomfortable

• Are dissatisfied with your removable partial dentures

• Want to keep your other teeth intact

Many people choose implants to replace a single tooth or several teeth or to support a full set of dentures. Implants are posts surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone. They replace the root of one or more missing teeth.

Dental implants are made of titanium (a strong, lightweight metal) and other materials that are well accepted by the body. More than 5 million implants placed each year by dentists in the United States.

Benefits of Dental Implants

• Implants offer firm support to man-made teeth. Dentures, bridges or single teeth attached to the implants won’t slip or shift in your mouth-a very important benefit when eating and speaking.

• This secure fit also helps man-made teeth feel more natural than typical bridges or dentures.

• Some people may find implant-supported dentures more comfortable than dentures that do not use implants.

• Where teeth are missing, dental implants also help keep the jawbone from shrinking.

• Implants are a good value, because they can last a lifetime with good care.

Single Tooth Implants

The single tooth implant replaces the missing tooth’s roots. A single tooth implant is a stand-alone unit and does not involve treating the teeth next to it.

If you are missing one or more teeth, there are many reasons why you should replace them:

• You may not like how the gap looks when you smile.

• Missing teeth may affect how you speak.

• A missing molar tooth ca make it harder to chew.

• When a tooth is lost and not replaced, the teeth around it can shift.

• Bone loss can occur around the missing tooth. This may cause the remaining teeth to become loose over time.

• Loss of teeth and bone can make face sag. You may look older.

Implant-Supported Bridges and Dentures

Dental implants can be used to support a bridge when several teeth are missing. The implant-supported bridge replaces the lost natural teeth and some of the tooth roots. Unlike traditional bridges, an implant-supported bridge does not need support from the teeth next to it.

If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported denture can replace the missing teeth and some of the tooth roots. Because the dental implants integrate or “fuse”) with the jawbone, an implant-supported denture tends to be comfortable and stable, allowing you to bite and chew naturally.

What is involved in implant placement?

Many kinds of implants are available. Treatment can take only one day, or it can take several months, or somewhere in between. Dr Lisa can discuss which type of implant is best for you.

Implant treatment usually involves 3 basic steps:

Placement of the implant

We will carefully locate where the implant should be placed, using x-rays or other pictures, then surgically places the implant into the jawbone. You may have some swelling and/or tenderness after surgery. We may prescribe pain medicine to ease the discomfort. During the healing process, you may only eat soft foods.

Healing Process

What makes an implant so strong is that the jawbone grows around it and holds it in place. This process, called osseointegration, takes time. It may be several months before the implant is completely integrated into the bone. Then the patient can get the permanent replacement tooth or teeth. In many cases, the implant and temporary replacement teeth can be placed in one visit.

Placement of the prosthesis (Replacement tooth or teeth)

For a single tooth implant, we custom-makes a new tooth for you, called a dental crown. It is designed to look just like your other teeth. Implant-supported bridges and dentures are also custom-made to look like natural teeth and to fit your month. The replacement teeth are attached to the implant posts.

Replacement teeth usually take some time to make. In the meantime, we may give you a temporary crown, bridge or denture. This will help you eat and speak normally until the permanent replacement teeth are ready.

Who is a good candidate for dental implants?

If you are in good general health and your jaw can support an implant, this treatment may be a good option for you. Your health is more important than your age.

However, implants are not an option for everyone. Patients should be in good health or cleared by their physicians before scheduling any implant surgery. They should have enough jawbone to support the implant or be able to have surgery to build up the jawbone. Bone can be built up with a bone graft or with sinus lift surgery.

Chronic illness, such as diabetes and leukemia, may slow healing after surgery. Implant treatment may not be a good option for patients with these illnesses. Tobacco use also can slow the healing process.

If we do recommend implant treatment, careful oral hygiene is essential for the success of the implant. You must spend time caring for the implant and making sure the area around it is very clean. If not, you might increase your risk for gum disease, which can weaken the bone and tissues needed to support the implant.

Other things to think about

You should discuss implant treatment carefully. Dental implant treatment can take longer and cost more than other replacement options. But dental implants are often a good value because they can last a lifetime.

Regular dental visits are key to the long-term success of your implant. We will set up a program to help you keep your implant and natural teeth healthy.

We also will suggest a home-care routine that meets your needs. It will include brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. You also may be advised to use a special toothbrush or mouth rinse to help prevent cavities and gum disease.

Talk with us about your dental implants! We ca help you decide if implant treatment is right for you. With careful treatment planning and good oral care, dental implants ca provide a healthy smile for a lifetime.

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