The Dental Button is finally here and it's a big deal for those who fear dentistry!
OK, You’re at your dental appointment, your fear level has dropped from a 10 to a 4 anxiety level and you feel that you are now ready to sit in the dental chair. I applaud you! You are not as sensitive to the noise of the handpiece (drill) as you once were, you have brought your favorite music with you to your appointment and you don’t feel the anxiousness you once felt while sitting in the chair. You have worked hard on your fear of dentistry. You're on your way to the new smile you have always wanted. So, what's next?
The dentist has entered the room and you're feeling good; in control. You have learned to communicate your needs to your dentist; you're ready to begin. Your dentist hands you something and he is beaming! "What is this?" you ask. He explains that if you feel something uncomfortable, or if you need anything at all, perhaps just a break, you can push the dental button and the handpiece (drill) will instantly stop.
For many years, dentists have been reciting the words "raise your hand if it hurts" or "if you need me to stop for any reason raise your hand".
Although that method has worked and helped in many instances, there is still a chance that a patient may suddenly jerk or move before the handpiece is stopped, which could cause more discomfort. Sometimes a patient hasn’t learned to communicate with their dentist that they are gagging on too much water or just want a rest. This is an example of another breakthrough advancement in the dental field designed to help you be more comfortable and confident in the dental chair. Here is how it works. A button is attached directly to the dentist's drill, and when you need to stop, you simply push the button and the handpiece stops. You are completely in control. Then you get to swallow, take a deep breath, and begin once again when you are ready.
If you are a person who fears dentistry and who has used this button, I would love to hear your story.
