Is it possible to get relatively pain-free injections in the roof of the mouth? (known as 'palatal' injections.)
I've received two over the last six months from a new dentist, and on a pain scale out of ten I'd rate them
at 9.5, whereas ones on the outside of the gum I'd rate about 2 or 3. I had one for an extraction and another
for an implant, and will probably get another in a few months when the gum is reopened to complete the
implant. Googling them I've found that some dentists use various techniques, including ice, to alleviate
the pain, and can't help thinking that my dentist is doing me a great disservice by not using one of these
techniques! Any opinions please?
I've received two over the last six months from a new dentist, and on a pain scale out of ten I'd rate them
at 9.5, whereas ones on the outside of the gum I'd rate about 2 or 3. I had one for an extraction and another
for an implant, and will probably get another in a few months when the gum is reopened to complete the
implant. Googling them I've found that some dentists use various techniques, including ice, to alleviate
the pain, and can't help thinking that my dentist is doing me a great disservice by not using one of these
techniques! Any opinions please?