"Control Freaks" Need Not Fear the Dentist
When people who are used to being in a position of power are put into a situation where they must relinquish that power to their dentist; anxiety, confrontation and avoidance are the most common reactions... more
Dispelling Myths About Root Canal
Say the words ROOT CANAL, and most patients will immediately tense up. Perhaps it is this element of fear that is at the heart of the apparent confusion about the process...more
How Dental Fears Work There are also large numbers of people who are afraid of the dentist or of certain dental procedures but have never actually had a...more
Understanding Dental Fears Does the sound of the dentist's drill make you cringe? Does the sight of the needle make you scared and nervous? If so,...more
Experience
The Dental Comfort Zone Difference
Let’s face it; a trip to the dentist is not something most of us look forward to. Here at the Dental Comfort Zone, we make every effort to improve our patient’s dental visits. We use new techniques and materials that reduce or eliminate discomfort both during and after dental care. Everyone at the Dental Comfort Zone is sensitive to the needs of our patients, and helps make each appointment a positive experience. Over the last several years, Dr. Gordon has published many articles that explain how new technology, research and personal experience can directly benefit dental patients. You can read the articles below for more information, and come in to meet us to experience the Dental Comfort Zone difference.
New techniques, materials improve dental office visits
In an effort to reduce discomfort during dental procedures, today’s dentist
can use either air abrasion or a dental laser. These modern devices enable dentists to treat many cavities without a needle or a dental drill. To read the article - Click Here
Air Abrasion: Patient friendly technology for painless fillings
Air Abrasion is a relatively new technology used for treating cavities that can often eliminate the need for an anesthetic injection and the dental drill. To read the article - Click Here
New Local Anesthetic Aids Patient Comfort
I decided to try Septocaine and found that it was indeed superior to the other local anesthetics that I had been using. I found that my patients became more numb than before, and the vast majority told me that they felt no pain during routine or surgical dental procedures. To read the article - Click Here
Patient benefits from laughing gas
Nitrous Oxide Gas, often referred to as laughing gas or sweet air, is an effective anesthetic drug that has many benefits for patients seeking dental treatment To read the article - Click Here
Ways to prevent gagging during dental treatment
A caring and concerned attitude by the dentist can often go a long way to allaying a patient's anxiety and can significantly reduce gagging. The dentist should then find out what procedures or situations have triggered gagging in the past and see if alternative ones can be used. To read the article - Click Here
Less drilling can be better dentistry
From the patient’s perspective, there is less drilling, which can translate into less potential discomfort during and after the procedure. To read the article - Click Here
A painless root canal in one visit? It can be done
New techniques have greatly reduced the time needed to perform a root canal, and also greatly limited the potential for discomfort. In almost all cases, root canal therapy can be effectively completed in just one visit! To read the article - Click Here
Knowing what to expect after dental treatment
If the dentist has not said anything to the patient about this potential for pain, most reasonable people could assume that the dentist did not do a good job, the wrong tooth was treated or a wide variety of discouraging thoughts. To read the article - Click Here
Consistency aids patient comfort
Changes in personnel, length of time waiting to be treated, and how treatment is delivered tend to leave the greatest impression on dental patients. To read the article - Click Here
Ways dentists improve the “after treatment” experience
The most effective way, however, to help patients cope with discomfort after dental procedures is to let them know what to expect, ahead of time. To read the article - Click Here
Bad teeth? Most dentists won’t scold
Fortunately, most dentists realize that scolding their patients will ultimately backfire, because it tends to either drive people away or cause them to build up a barrier of resentment towards the dentist. To read the article - Click Here
Jargon Confuses Patients
Dentists as well as other doctors, nurses, and technical staff should use words that are clear, accurate, and commonplace. To read the article - Click Here
Standing behind treatment- the “right thing” to do
If repair or replacement is required before an acceptable period of time, the dentist should consider not charging the patient or charging a reduced fee. To read the article - Click Here
Advantages of an On-Site Dental Lab
Although most dentists send their lab work to a remote location, I believe that there are distinct advantages to having the dental lab “on-site”. To read the article - Click Here
The Gentle Hygienist- keeps you coming back
Just as it is vital for the dentist to provide treatment in as painless a manner as possible, it is equally important for the hygienist. In fact, people in good dental health may actually have more treatment provided by their dentist’s hygienist than the dentist himself. To read the article - Click Here
In an effort to reduce discomfort during dental procedures, today’s dentist 
Air Abrasion is a relatively new technology used for treating cavities that can often eliminate the need for an anesthetic injection and the dental drill.
I decided to try Septocaine and found that it was indeed superior to the other local anesthetics that I had been using. I found that my patients became more numb than before, and the vast majority told me that they felt no pain during routine or surgical dental procedures.
