No Fear of Injections

The discomfort of an anesthetic injection comes mainly from the pressure of the injected solution. With the computer-controlled syringe or "wand", we set the machine for the type of injection to be given. The computer controls the flow of anesthetic through the wand at a slow and steady drip so there is no shock from the pressure of the injection. The numbness occurs gradually but completely. The wand also enables us to perform different injection techniques that can numb a single tooth rather that the entire side of the mouth. For the many dental patients whose biggest fear is the "needle", the wand is a real blessing.