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Is My Dental Work Going to Hurt???

4/21/2021

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One of the biggest questions that dentists get is, “How much is this going to hurt?!?”   Some patients come right out and ask, but most people just sit in silence and assume the answer.  I can literally see the horrifying images they are envisioning as they sit in the chair and stare at me in horror.  So, here is the truth.  Yes, you will be in pain after some dental procedures.  Yes, your mouth is going to feel weird for a couple days after most dental visits.  However, those horrifying images of blood poring out of your mouth really only happen in horror movies.  I’m going to give you a run down of what you can really expect.  
During your dental procedure, you should not feel pain.  With the advancements we have in anesthetics today, there is no reason for any pain in the dental chair.  Your dentist will get you numb, which is uncomfortable, but should not be painful.  Once you get numb, you will know your dentist is doing stuff in your mouth, you may feel pressure, but there should be no pain!  So please don’t worry about that.  
After your dental procedure, you may feel pain or discomfort.  Your mouth is a very sensitive area.  Think about the last time you ate either chips or a piece of bread with a really crusty exterior.  I don’t know about you, but I get these annoying little cuts in my mouth that bug me for a couple days.  But, it doesn’t stop me from eating the chips and the bread!  Dental work is similar.  We have to get underneath your gums for cleanings, deep cleanings, and routine dental procedures.  So, odds are, you are going to be a little sore and irritated for a couple days.  Kind of like eating some really good crusty bread!  
Extractions and surgical procedures are a little different.  This is more like if you fell off your bike and hurt yourself.  You will be swollen and uncomfortable for a few days.  The swelling is part of how your body heals itself.  It means that everything is working right!  Almost all people heal in the same timeline because it is the way your cells work together to heal you.  You will be the most uncomfortable on day 3 after a surgical procedure.  So think of a hill.  You are heading up the hill until the 3rd day and then it’s just all downhill fun.  You should start feeling much better!  
So, there you have it.  Trust your dentist when they tell you what to expect.  Dentists really only do a few procedures, so we know exactly what you are going to feel.  In addition, we are patients as well.  We are our classmates first patients that they practice on in dental school.  We have experienced all the shots, and a lot of the procedures as well.  We don’t want you to be surprised.  We want whatever procedure you’re having done to go seamlessly and we want you to know exactly what to expect after the procedure when we can’t be there with you.  If you are experiencing pain or symptoms that are unexpected after your procedure, we want to know.  At our office, we have someone who answers the phone 24 hours a day so that we can help you anytime.  So ask the question, get the work done.  We are here for you!

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Highland Oak Dental link
11/17/2021 06:08:31 pm

Thank you for this very informative blog post! When a tooth is removed from the mouth, it's called an extraction. To extract a tooth, a dentist is usually the only one who can do so. To remove a tooth, a dentist must be anaesthetized and have extensive training in dental surgery.

As a last option, the operation is often utilized when other treatments have failed. There are times when extractions are necessary, such as when the root of the tooth is damaged by decay, trauma or disease or when orthodontics are required. An infection in the bone around the tooth may also necessitate this treatment.

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Taft Hill Orthodontics link
12/9/2021 11:13:44 pm

Thank you for this very informative blog post! Orthodontics is a subspecialty of dentistry that focuses on tooth alignment for aesthetic or functional reasons. It usually doesn't cause any pain.

Certain individuals have crooked teeth and overbites. Others suffer from underbites, which can cause foul breath, earaches, jaw pain, and other complications. Orthodontic appliances are used to remedy these issues by establishing a more favorable bite. Orthodontics can also be utilized to improve someone's smile or to avert future dental problems.

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    Born in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Ariana displayed bright intelligence from an early age, eventually becoming salutatorian for her graduating class at Dixie-Hollins High School. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Florida at Gainesville, and continued her education to earn her dental degree in 2004 from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. It's worth noting that the College of Dentistry is ranked seventh among all dental schools in the United States, and it has an international reputation for the caliber of its graduates. Through continuing education programs, Dr. Clayton maintains her training on the most up-to-date and successful dental treatment techniques, and she strives to incorporate the best of newly available techniques into her practice. Sunshine Smile Designs is proud to offer this high level of care at an affordable price to many patients. Beyond her daily practice, Dr. Clayton is a volunteer for Dentistry From the Heart, a program that provides dental services at no cost to the indigent in Florida. Likewise, she also regularly attends mission trips to provide free dental services to blind and deaf children in an impoverished area of Jamaica. Ariana enjoys spending time with her nine-year-old son and her husband, who is also a University of Florida–trained dentist. Her artistic side is fulfilled by playing (and teaching) piano and by photography. She also enjoys travel, and one of her life goals is to visit all fifty states by recreational vehicle!

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