DC dentistA DC dentist recently turned their office into a dental spa in which patients are treated to an array of treatments such as facials, manicures and pedicures in addition to cosmetic dental procedures.

Various people believe that beautiful teeth are just as important to a persons self esteem as beautiful, clear skin. Both can make or break a first impression. Countless people try to whiten their teeth at home with different products and kits to no avail when they should see a professional, a dentist who can use lasers and other professional grade products in order to give an individual a bright, white smile.

Dental spas also make sure their patients are comfortable because an estimated nine to 15 percent of the population do not seek dental assistance because of a dental phobia or anxiety.  Sedation dentist Washington DC use mild sedatives in order to help with relaxation during the procedures.

Dental spas also use mood lighting – low light, scented candles as aromatherapy and calming music or movies as calming guides or distractions to help those ‘cowardly’ patients who feel they just can’t handle a dental visit.

Sedation dentist DC use IVs or sometimes ‘laughing gas’ to help patients clam their nerves and help them to receive the care their teeth need with out harming themselves or the dentist or dental assistant. Sometimes, when people are afraid of the dentist, they pull away or try to pull the dental instruments away from their mouth which could cut them or the dental professionals.     

Some dentists are now using lasers in order to help lessen the pain and discomfort associated with several dental procedures that used to require a drill. A laser can be used to make incisions, gum treatments and preparing a tooth for a filling for a cavity. A laser also eliminates the need for local anesthetic.

As more and more procedures are approved to use lasers, by the Food and Drug Administration – FDA, more dentists will be using them. Just recently the FDA approved using a laser as a disinfectant during root canal procedures. Instead of using bleach for up to 30 minutes to kill bacteria, a laser kills 99.7 percent of bacteria in a matter of minutes.

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