Will Oral Injections Hurt My Child? Everything You Need To Know

Kids often have a fear of needles. This fear can be particularly strong when it comes to oral anesthetic injections, which will require Dr. Jarod to inject an anesthetic into your child’s gums and other areas of their mouth.

But oral injection at Arctic Dental 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. 

Numbing Gel Helps Prevent Pain During Injections

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 Use The Dentapen To Provide More Comfortable Oral Injections 

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. 

Sedation Dentistry Can Help Kids Relax, Even If They’re Afraid Of Needles 

If your child is really scared of needles, we usually recommend that you explore the sedation options available at Arctic Dental. We offer a full range of sedation options, ranging from nitrous oxide sedation to general anesthesia.

For kids who are scared of needles, nitrous oxide is usually enough to help them overcome their fear. When combined with Dentapen and Dr. Jarod’s gentle approach to pediatric care, your little one will enjoy a soothing, and more comfortable treatment process.

To receive the sedation, your child will wear a comfortable nose mask and breathe through their nose as directed by Dr. Jarod. The nitrous oxide will make them feel happy, a bit more disconnected from what’s happening around them, and less anxious.

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 Arctic Dental Today – 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 Arctic Dental, 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 Dr. Jarod? Contact us online or give us a call at (563) 607-5979. We’re always accepting new patients at Arctic Dental.