If you've grown accustomed to the general consensus that dentistry is painful, then we understand how your first question when seeking care might be how much will it hurt. However, at the top of our list of dental care myths we'd like to dispel is that dentistry causes pain. The truth is that oral health problems like infection, inflammation and damaged teeth cause pain, and dental treatments relieve that pain.
How Australians Feel Pain
A global pain study recently revealed that Australians top the world in body ache prevalence. Here are some of the breakdowns to consider:
- Half of Australians who complain about pain say it lasts several hours or longer.
- A third of Australians think pain is a sign of weakness
- 45% of Australians are ‘annoyed’ or 'frustrated' by pain
- One in four say pain ruins their overall happiness
At the Dentists @ Belmore, we take your pain seriously and seek to relieve it through effective and compassionate care. Our team is highly experienced and uses gentle techniques when numbing the area to be treated. We also offer nitrous oxide mild sedation to help you experience that dentistry can be pleasant, easy, and efficient.
If you are concerned about pain, let us know, and we will be here to help you have the gentle, stress-free dentistry you deserve.