The last few times I had to have a dental procedure, I have ended up passing out. When it comes to needles, I am a coward. Is there any option for anesthetic that doesn’t include needles?

Chris B.- Fayetteville, AR

Chris,

You’re not the only one who feels that way about needles. Lucky for you there are dentists who cater to “cowards”, even needle cowards.  You have a couple of options to help you stay upright at your dental appointments. The first is something called the wand. You can learn about that on our cater to cowards page. It gives pain free injections.

Your second option is some form of sedation dentistry. It can be anything from the mild form, such as nitrous oxide already to the deeper form of IV sedation.

Speak with your dentist about these options and you can decide which you feel will be the best fit for you.

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