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Managing Pain

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There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:

  • Ice packs on the affected area.
  • Avoiding hard candy or ice.
  • Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.

Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:

  • Anesthetics such as Novocaine.
  • Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
  • Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").
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  • Overview

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  • "I have recommended Brentwood Dental Center to numerous people over the years, and will most definitely continue to do so in the future. They are THE very best in the business, and successfully strive to make a positive impact on people's lives, their health, and their happiness!"
    Robbin Tillman and family
  • "I just wanted to thank you for being a quality dental practice and always providing the best possible care to your patients. While I have been a patient for years, my daughter (a student at University of Tennessee) has been an intermittent patient and recently experienced shabby and dishonest service at a dental office in Knoxville. She was told she needed expensive treatment for a non-existent condition so she came to Brentwood Dental Center over her break and received proper treatment.

    Thank you for upholding your high professional standards and always being a team we can trust."
    Margaret