William L. Purifoy, DDS Periodontics & Implant Surgery

PAIN & ANXIETY CONTROL

As a periodontist, I understand that a patient's fear of the unknown or the anxiety over an upcoming procedure can lead to undue stress.

For this reason, I spend the time necessary to discuss the procedure and answer any and all questions. I personally tailor a pain control, anesthesia, and sedation plan to achieve an optimum comfort level for each patient.

Local Anesthesia

Because of our extraordinary gentle care most patients elect to be treated just with local anesthesia. We use very gentle injection techniques to achieve profound anesthesia. We will ensure that you are completely numbed before we start any procedure.

Oral Sedation

In addition to local anesthesia, you may prefer to be lightly sedated for your procedure. Often we will prescribe oral sedatives to our patients that are taken before the appointment. With this medication, most patients are relaxed sufficiently to fall asleep during the treatment.

Conscious IV Sedation

For the more difficult procedures or for patients that experience significant anxiety during their dental visits we recommend IV conscious sedation. This procedure is performed by an experienced anesthesiologist who comes to our office.

Medications specific for the patient's needs are used during this procedure, to relax the patient through out the procedure. This type of sedation has a very safe track record and is also a great option for patients on a busy schedule who wish to perform a number of procedures in one visit.

Pain Management

Pain management is a main focus of our practice. We perform a number of very specific procedures to ensure total comfort before, during, and after patient care.

These procedures include gentle and effective local anesthesia, gentle surgical techniques, micro-surgery and effective pain relievers dispensed after your care. As a testament to our level of care and dedication to comfort, most of our patients report experiencing only minimal discomfort following procedures.

Post-Operative Care

If you are a patient that has recently undergone a periodontal procedure, be sure to follow our instructions for proper post-procedure care.

Our goal is to provide all of our patients with a relaxed and comfortable setting for their care. Our experience has shown that when our patients are relaxed, they do much better during and after their treatment.

If you are experiencing pain, please do not hesitate to contact our offices by calling 817-738-2334. The office is covered 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. If it is after hours, try following our post-procedure care instructions before contacting the doctor on call.

For more information on available periodontal procedures or to set up an appointment, please contact Dr. Purifoy for a consultation. 817-738-2334.