San Antonio Dentist: 4 Types of People Who Can Benefit from DentalVibe
No one likes getting a shot, let alone one in or around the mouth for a dental procedure. At Sonterra Dental in San Antonio, TX, our general dentists want to make sure you’re comfortable for all your treatments, which often means we need to administer a topical anesthetic.
However, we don’t want the solution for one form of discomfort to cause another. To make sure every aspect of your treatment is comfortable, we’ve adopted the DentalVibe® injection system. This innovative dental technology reduces the pain and anxiety involved in getting an injection. Here are four types of people who can particularly benefit from the system.
#1: Patients with Dental Anxiety
Anxiety or even a full-blown phobia about going to the dentist or being around needles often results in neglected care and more intense, invasive procedures down the line. Anxious patients can feel more at ease and more willing to go to the dentist office if they know they don’t have to get a traditional injection. The DentalVibe device creates gentle vibrations while delivering a shot, which helps distract the brain from the sensation of the injection. In other words, you won’t feel like you’re getting a shot!
#2: Younger or Special Needs Dental Patients
Children or patients with certain limitations don’t necessarily know that an injection is supposed to help. To them, it just seems like something designed to make them feel unsettled. They may also struggle to sit still long enough for a shot. The DentalVibe makes visits less stressful for children, special needs individuals, and parents alike. Injections are immediate and painless.
Plus, without having to take extra time to help a patient get over their fear of needles, procedures and appointments go by faster. The experience can also help to establish a positive attitude toward dental care at a young age, leading to better oral health in the long run.
#3: Patients with Sensitive Gums
For patients with sensitive gums, such as due to gum disease, dental injections can be particularly distressing. Sonterra Dental’s injection system can help to reduce this distress by delivering gentle vibrations to the injection site. We mentioned that the vibrations distract the brain from the injection. The sensation also helps block pain signals, meaning patients with sensitive gums won’t have to worry about being left hurting from a shot.
#4: Patients with a Low Pain Threshold
Even without sensitive or inflamed gums, the DentalVibe can help with pain management. Some patients just have a low pain threshold. There’s nothing wrong with that! Instead of gritting your teeth through needles and injections, ask our Stone Oak dentists about the DentalVibe. We are more than willing to use this great tool on you if it makes you more at ease at our office.
Fear No More with DentalVibe at Sonterra Dental
We don’t just address your physical needs at our office. We also work to address the emotional and psychological aspects of dental visits. If fear, pain, or other concerns are keeping you from getting care, you’ve come to the right place. DentalVibe and our other technology ensure that your peace of mind is taken care of just as much as your oral health. Contact our office in Stone Oak near Hollywood Park to make an appointment.
