But oral injection at 24/7 Local dentists won’t hurt your child. The process is comfortable gentle, and minimally invasive at our office. In this blog, we’ll take a look at a few of the ways that we make oral injections easier for kids who are getting fillings or other treatments that may require numbing. 

First and foremost, it’s important to understand that your child’s mouth will be numb before the oral injection procedure takes place. To prepare your child’s mouth, Dr. Jarod will use a topical numbing gel, which will be applied generously to each injection site.

This gel will start to work almost immediately, and your child’s mouth will be numb within just 1-2 minutes. This ensures they will feel minimal discomfort when their oral injections take place.

We put your child’s comfort first, which is why we use Dentapen technology to provide more comfortable injections. Dentapen is a small, hand-held injection tool that uses a special, computer-controlled device to slowly and consistently inject numbing medicine into the appropriate area.

When using a traditional syringe, it’s difficult for the dentist to stop the needle from moving around, and it is also hard to maintain even pressure when injecting the numbing medicine. If the pressure is too high or the flow of the medicine is too high, this could cause some discomfort in your child.

But with Dentapen, there’s no need to worry about this. Dr. Jarod will simply choose the injection site, activate the tool, and then it will handle the rest, providing a better overall experience for your little one. 

If your child is really scared of needles, we usually recommend that you explore the sedation options available at a 24/7 Local Dentist. We offer a full range of sedation options, ranging from nitrous oxide sedation to general anaesthesia.

This means they can get their oral injections with no fear or discomfort, so we highly recommend you consider sedation dentistry if you know your child is very afraid of needles. It will make the process much easier for you and your little one.

Contact 24/7 Local Dentist – We’re Here For You And Your Kids In Muscatine!

Getting oral injections at the dentist’s office doesn’t have to be scary for your child. At 24/7 Local Dentist, we use the latest technology, tools, and best practices to make sure that your kids have an amazing experience at our pediatric dental office in Muscatine. Ready to get started and meet 24/7 a Local Dentist? Contact us online or give us a call at (833) 220-2448. We’re always accepting new patients at 24/7 Local Dentist.