While no dental procedure is 100% comfortable, we go to great lengths to minimize any discomfort you might feel. We use some of the latest techniques to provide you with the most comfortable experience possible. To help make your experience pleasant, allow the use of personal music devices..

Many of our patients comment after treatment that it was surprisingly comfortable with little after-procedure discomfort.

Sterilization

We know that preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as AIDS, herpes, hepatitis and even the cold virus is critical and our team takes sterilization very seriously. We use extensive sterilization procedures, going well beyond the guidelines recommended by the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control.

We use barrier techniques such as disposable masks, gloves and plastic barriers which are replaced. Each piece of fixed operatory equipment is wiped-down with antibacterial solution prior to every clinical procedure. Sterile water delivery systems are utilized. We use autoclave sterilization for all instruments prior to dental examination and treatment. You can be assured that our staff has been specifically trained on sterilization procedures and their importance.

Patient Comfort

While no dental procedure is 100% comfortable, we go to great lengths to minimize any discomfort you might feel. We use some of the latest techniques to provide you with the most comfortable experience possible. We schedule enough time in your treatment that we are not rushed through your therapy. Patients can bring in a music source and headphones for active treatment.

Patient comfort is one of the most important aspects of care. Different patients have different needs for pain and anxiety control medication. Depending upon the procedure and your wishes, there are many medications we can prescribe.

Many of our patients comment after treatment that it was surprisingly comfortable with little after-procedure discomfort.

Injections of Anesthesia

In the past, injections of dental anesthesia by others may have been uncomfortable. We recognize this and take extra care when preparing a patient for anesthetic. We use a topical ointment on your gums first, and then administer the injection very slowly and precisely to reduce any discomfort that can be experienced. These techniques ensure our patients have minimal, if any, discomfort during this portion of care. We also use the newest anesthetics to give you the latest advances in the field.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide is an odorless gas which makes you feel relaxed and at ease.  You will be awake and aware of your surroundings.  Nitrous oxide clears out of your system within minutes, so you can leave the office as aware as when you arrived.

IV Sedation

IV Sedation offers a deeper sedation where patients are essentially asleep and yet they retain their reflexes and the ability to breath on their own. When patients awake from the sedation, they will have little, if any, memory of what occurred during the appointment. This type of sedation requires advanced training, licensing, and monitoring, which Dr. Braun has obtained.

Special Equipment & Treatments

We strive to use only the latest and most advanced periodontal techniques. In order to do this, we take a great deal of continuing education. We also utilize advanced equipment in our office. This includes:

Digital Radiography, which allows us to more precisely diagnose and treat periodontal disease. It also allows us to more accurately measure available bone and place dental implants. This technology offers an immediate radiographic picture with approximately one half the radiation needed for conventional film radiographs.

Cone Beam Computerized Tomographic Studies
In the past, patients would have to visit a hospital or outpatient facility to obtain a three dimensional x-ray to fully evaluate the remaining jaw bone present in a patient's mouth. In approximately the year 2006, a technological advancement was introduced when those three dimensional images could be obtained in a dental office setting. The three dimensional x-ray image produced by a cone beam computerized tomographic (CBCT) machine is actually more accurate for what dentists need than the medical scanning machines. Dr. Braun has had a CBCT machine in his office since November of 2008 and he uses it on a daily basis. Click here to learn more about our CBCT Services.

Consult Pro is an interactive patient education software which allows patients to actually see and understand what the therapy they will be having actually is. This software allows patients to make educated decisions in regards to their treatment.

Piezo-Electric Surgical Instrument
This instrument is very similar to an orthopedic surgeon’s device which cuts through hard casts but will not cut soft tissue. This instrument allows Dr. Braun to cut through bone and not damage soft tissue like membranes and nerves. Studies have also shown this instrument to allow the bone to heal faster because there is less trauma to the bone

In Conclusion

Every procedure is done with your comfort and safety in mind. We work closely with your general dentist to ensure you get the best possible care. Please feel free to ask questions before, during, or after any of these procedures.