No, it is a painless, two-visit procedure. Local anesthesia can be given to highly sensitive patients, but is usually not necessary.

No, it is a painless, two-visit procedure. Local anesthesia can be given to highly sensitive patients, but is usually not necessary.

of patients will adapt to the appliance within 2-7 days. It will take a few days to adapt to having a device in your mouth during sleep. The appliance will not hurt the teeth. If your teeth are sore after initial use, Dr. Parker can easily adjust it for your comfort.

Getting braces put on your teeth does not hurt, and does not require Novocain injections or anything painful. For a full description of the process, read Braces Basics: When the Braces Go On.

All whitening products contain peroxide(s), which actually bleach the tooth enamel. These products typically rely on carbamide peroxide as the whitening agent. Carbamide peroxide comes in several different concentrations, usually between 10% and 30%. Peroxide-containing whiteners typically come in a gel and are placed in a custom-fitted mouthguard. The teeth are bleached once or twice a day for up to 2 weeks. Each bleaching “session” takes approximately 30 minutes.

No. A local anaesthetic is used and the preparation should feel no different from a filling. If the tooth does not have a nerve, and a post crown is being prepared, then a local anaesthetic may not be needed.

Decay is caused by bacteria that feed on any food that contains sugars and carbohydrates. Decay occurs when solid or liquid food particles are left unswallowed and cling to the teeth or gums for long periods. Bacteria in the mouth use sugars to produce acid that attacks the enamel of the teeth, softening and then eroding them. Enamel breakdown leads to cavities. If erosion spreads beneath the enamel, pain and sensitivity may eventually result.

Decay causes pain as the sensitive layers of your tooth become exposed, and the living parts of your tooth become infected and inflammed. Periocoronitis, is irritation of the gum partially covering a tooth which has not yet completely erupted into the mouth. This gum flap can easily provide a haven for bacteria when food or plaque become trapped underneath it. Consequently, the gum becomes irritated and swollen, and often can become difficult to open and close your mouth fully.

It will not hurt your teeth. Carbamide Peroxide penetrates the pores of your teeth and removes the stains that have been accumulated over the years. Whitening has been available for over a hundred years; and has been proven to be completely safe and effective. The process can cause some sensitivity. Usually it will dissipate in a day or two. If you already have sensitive teeth, we suggest using Sensodyne toothpaste.

Unlike crowns, usually only a thin layer of enamel is removed from the teeth to make room for the veneers. Usually, only about 5/10 to 8/10 of a millimeter is removed from the outer surface. This small amount of reduction is required to make room for the porcelain. This allows us to make the veneers to the proper contour without them appearing to be bulky or unnatural. Some teeth on some individuals may not need any tooth reduction, and some may require a lot.

If part of the wisdom tooth has appeared through the gum and part of it is still covered, the gum may become sore and perhaps swollen. Food particles and bacteria can collect under the gum edge, and it will be difficult to clean the area effectively. Your dentist will tell you whether this is a temporary problem that can be dealt with by using mouthwashes and special cleaning methods (and possibly antibiotics), or whether it is better to have the tooth removed.

Many people with impacted wisdom teeth - wisdom teeth that have no room to grown in all they way - experience chronic infections. It doesn't necessarily get serious, but it doesn't get better either. If they sometimes bother you, it is

Some of the "preparations" that have been suggested for acts of bioterrorism, such as purchasing gas masks and stockpiling antibiotics, are at best of little value, and at worst risky to your health and the public-health system. On the other hand, it's wise to take some of the same basic precautions you would take to prepare for a natural disaster, such as an earthquake. Unless you are evacuated by local law enforcement during a disease outbreak, you should "shelter in place.

NO, it doesn't hurt and YES, people find it interesting. Monitoring is fairly simple process. It involves placing two electrodes on the head. The wires from these two sensors transmit the electrical information from the scalp to an instrument which analyses the brainwaves. This information is fed into a computer and the person is able to see their brainwaves on a computer screen. The "Trainer" helps the person understand the wave patterns and how to achieve focused concentration.

Our piercing artists are highly trained and the procedure is so quick that most people say it feels like a hard pinch. Back to top

We use sensitive skin poetic wax or aromatherapy wax, which is less irritating than traditional wax. We have special strip less wax to use on your most sensitive areas. Do not irritate the area with perfumes or perfumed products prior to waxing. Some people, who experience inflammation or redness use anti-inflamatories, but please ask your doctor before taking any medication. After you wax, apply sensitive serum from Matis to the area. We call it The Fire Man because it deffuses redness.

Acupuncture is a form of treatment that is a part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the insertion of very fine needles into the skin at specific locations, "acupuncture points", on the body. The number of needles used and their placement will vary according to the health problem of the individual person. The needles we use in our clinic are disposable, i.e. they are new and fully sterilized and, once used, are discarded in sealed containers.

Occasionally a horse may eat slowly or chew funny for a day or two, but usually there is no apparent discomfort. Caps are the baby teeth. They are called caps because they do not have deep roots like the permanent teeth and when the permanent tooth pushes the cap off, it looks like it was a "hat" sitting on top of the new tooth. Sometimes the horse will leave them in the feed bucket, but they probably swallow them frequently.

Pain is not always bad. Pain tells us to pamper a wounded area that is trying to heal. The pain of inflammation is caused by tissue swelling that presses on nerves, as well as by chemical substances that convert a molecular signal into an electrical impulse that spells pain for the body.

the layer of cartilage wears away, bone begins to rub against bone, which causes the discomfort and stiffness commonly associated with arthritis.

Joint cartilage is a tough, smooth tissue that covers the ends of bones where joints are located. It helps cushion the bones during movement, and because it is smooth and slippery, it allows for motion with minimal friction. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a wear and tear condition that destroys joint cartilage. Sometimes as the result of trauma, repetitive movement, or for no apparent reason, the cartilage wears down, exposing bone ends.

The severity of PHN pain varies. For some people it is minor, but for others it may be the worst pain in their lives. For these unfortunate PHN sufferers, the pain is so bad that they cannot do things they enjoy. Many people cannot sleep because of the pain.

There are a couple ways in which diabetes can affect your skin. When your blood glucose is high, your body loses fluid. With less fluid in your body, your skin is more likely to become dry. Dry skin may become itchy and cracked. Cracks allow germs to enter and cause infection. With high blood glucose, bacteria have more to feed on and infection can quickly develop. Poor blood circulation also means the body is slower to heal wounds and fight off infections.

My doctor tells me the only way I can reduce the pain is by reducing my weight. I hardly eat anything and yet cannot reduce my weight. I am 60 years of age.