2023-06-06 20:06:14
Raise your hand who is not afraid of the long needle involved in the anesthesia performed before any dental treatment, unless you are particularly brave and can go through the treatment without anesthesia at all. Many are put off just by the sight of the syringe, even from a distance. Thus the fear and apprehension of the anesthesia adds worry, stress and nervousness towards the dental treatment and in some cases even avoidance of the treatment itself.
The dentist Dr. Nissim Levy decided to provide his clients with a wide variety of dental treatments in a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere, using advanced medical equipment and techniques that have become the last word in the field of dentistry and oral medicine. As part of the process that his patients go through, and even before the treatment, he makes sure to deal with the fear of anesthesia and what is known as dental phobia.
Dental phobia – unpleasant, not terrible
Nobody likes going to the dentist. For some people, the very anesthesia and the treatment process itself create fear, terror and may lead to a panic attack and avoidance of dental treatments and consequently cause neglect and more serious medical problems later on. And yes, that includes adults too. There are many reasons for this, from the fear of developing an allergy to the anesthetics to the fear of numbness in a certain area of the body, the inability to communicate with the dentist, and the main fear of sudden and sharp pain. There are also those who fear the lack of effect of the anesthesia, the very sting of the needle or the material dissipating too soon.
People with dental anxiety avoid dental treatments and may make their condition worse. Illustration: Shutterstock
Dental phobia is also fed by preliminary information to which the patient is exposed on social networks, from movies he has watched and previous experiences created during visits to dentists as a child or over the years.
Dr. Levy, what are we doing?
“First and foremost it is important to understand the meaning and importance of anesthesia, the process itself and how it affects the face and oral cavity. Most people are unable to undergo dental treatment without anesthesia, a medical procedure that is much more painful than the puncture itself. After the area has been numbed, there is really nothing to worry about, because the patient will not feel any pain at all, and even if there is a certain sensation, we pre-determine a sign such as raising a hand, which leads to stopping the treatment. If necessary, we will inject additional anesthetics.”
What would you say to someone who asks to give up anesthesia?
“For those who nevertheless wish to forgo anesthesia, it is important for me to explain what happens during the dental treatment in which the core of the tooth is treated, the nerves are worked on and the area is exposed to the strong stimulation and excruciating pain that the drill can cause. The anesthesia itself neutralizes the nerve activity of the tooth, prevents nerve conduction of the stimulus and neutralizes the transmission of transmissions to the brain.’
What news is there in the field of anesthesia in dentistry?
“Nowadays, and especially for those who are afraid of syringes and the needle itself, the usual syringe that looks big and scary is replaced by much smaller computerized devices. This is also how the form of injecting the material has changed, which is carried out circumferentially around the tooth and in the area without the need for an injection, and through dripping and controlled pressure of the device. In addition, anesthetics give a good feeling and the peripheral anesthesia eliminates the numb feeling in the face area, including the tongue and lips – a feeling that for many is the only thing that causes concern. However, these are not cheap innovative devices, so many dentists avoid using them.’
How does the innovative form of anesthesia affect the patients?
“The treatment becomes much more relaxed for children or adults who come to dental treatment very scared. Unlike the traditional anesthesia method, the very fact that I do not use a threatening device with a terrible needle and that the feeling of circumcision in the face diminishes, makes the treatment much more pleasant and comfortable from start to finish.
Compared to the syringe with the needle, the means of anesthesia such as the wond device, which works on the principle of dripping the anesthetic, prevent a traumatic experience. Illustration: Shutterstock
“Furthermore, normal anesthesia can cause nerve damage, to the point of partial, temporary or permanent paralysis. In contrast, the innovative anesthesia does not affect the nerves at all and can be monitored during the entire treatment. Its only drawback is that the duration of the drip is a little long, but when it ends, the treatment begins immediately and there is no Need to wait longer.’
Dr. Levy points out another and important advantage of the innovative anesthesia: it also enables the cooperation of the patient, and in many cases, people who avoided and did not receive medical treatment only because of the fear of the needle, finally receive medical treatment.
According to him, the anesthetics that exist today, such as the wond device which also works on the principle of dripping anesthetics, preventing a traumatic experience. “As a doctor who emphasizes the comfort of the treatment and being pleasant and non-threatening, it is important to me that everyone leaves my clinic with a smile and a good feeling,” he says. This, he continues, “in addition to the ability to eat and drink immediately after the treatment, something that cannot be done after traditional anesthesia that wears off only after hours.
“There are today, and will continue to be developed in the future, measures to alleviate fear that can encourage the performance of dental treatments in children and adults, most of them are based on the idea of a quick and efficient introduction of anesthetics without stabbing and preventing trauma to the patient. On the one hand, it is an expensive instrument and equipment, however, It’s worth the investment because in the end the technology wins and the patient is much more pleasant and comfortable,” concludes Dr. Levy.
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