Managing Pain
Dr. Durbin and his staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by providing orthodontic treatment that will result in a beautiful smile with optimum function and long term stability. In addition to the orthodontic treatment provided by Dr. Durbin, our patients also benefit from seeing their dentist on a regular basis to maintain their oral health and provide other dental services that enhance their smile. Please use our dental library to learn more about other dental problems and treatments available from your dentist. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:
- Ice packs on the affected area.
- Avoiding hard candy or ice.
- Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.
- Anesthetics such as Novocaine.
- Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
- Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").
