For many people, anesthesia injection is one of the scariest parts of going to the dentist....even thinking about the needle and the pain it causes can cause a lot of anxiety and cause some to skip their necessary dental treatment....but did you know that scientific and technological advances in dentistry have provided new methods that can make anesthesia injection a painless experience? In this article, we will examine the modern methods and techniques that dentists use to reduce pain and increase the comfort of patients during anesthesia injection.... Join us to learn about innovative solutions that can transform your dental experience.... **Introducing the digital anesthesia injection device at Amitis Dentistry** Does the anesthetic injection harm the tooth? Yes, the injection of dental anesthesia may hurt a bit, but this pain is usually very mild and short-lived... The discomfort that many people experience is mostly due to the needle entering the gum or the pressure from the injection of the anesthetic. Of course, it depends on several factors: 1.... **Pain due to needle insertion:** Needle insertion into the gum tissue can cause momentary pain.... But this pain is often very mild and is more bearable compared to the possible pain of dental treatments.... 2.... **Anesthesia injection pressure:** Sometimes the pain is more due to the pressure of the anesthetic agent that enters the tissue at a low speed, a small amount of anesthetic agent may enter the tissue.... uncomfortable.... 3.... **Sensitivity to Pain:** People who have a lower pain threshold may experience this feeling more than others... > English text: > About 10 to 30 percent of people have anxiety and worry about the pain caused by dental procedures. > Farsi text: According to reliable sources, about 10 to 30 percent of people are anxious and worried about the pain caused by dental procedures... > > pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ### How much is the pain of a dental anesthetic injection?.. The pain caused by a dental anesthetic injection is usually mild and most people describe it as a brief and transient discomfort.... This pain is caused by the needle entering the gum tissue and sometimes the pressure caused by the anesthetic injection... Of course, this feeling is usually not enough to prevent the treatment... #### 1... cold or hot compress - **Cold compress:** If you feel pain or swelling immediately after the injection, put a cold compress on the affected area.... This will help reduce inflammation and local numbness.... - **Warm compress:** After 24 hours, a warm compress can help relax the muscles and reduce discomfort... #### 2... Unrepeatable pain Using anti-inflammatory pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help reduce pain. A warm salt water solution can help relieve pain and prevent infection at the injection site. Do this 2-3 times a day. Avoid putting pressure on the injection area (for example, chewing food on the same side) until the pain goes away... #### 5... Resting the jaw muscles If the pain caused by the injection is due to the contraction of the jaw muscles, avoid opening and closing the mouth too much and let the muscles rest... How to inject anesthesia without pain?.. There are techniques and methods that dentists can use to inject anesthetic without pain or with minimal discomfort.... Below I mention some of these methods: #### 1... Using local anesthetic Before the injection, dentists usually use a local numbing gel or spray.. These substances numb the gum area and reduce the pain caused by the needle.. #### 2.. Choose thinner needles. #### 3.... Slow and gradual injection If the anesthetic is injected slowly, less pressure is applied to the tissue, and as a result, the patient feels less pain.... Skilled dentists can make this experience very easy by controlling the speed of the injection... #### 4.... Use of advanced injection devices Some dentists use digital systems to inject anesthesia. These devices inject the anesthetic at a very controlled speed and pressure, which helps reduce pain... #### 5... Warming the anesthetic An anesthetic substance that is close to body temperature causes less pain during injection... Some dentists heat the substance before injection... #### 6... Creating sensory deviation Dentists may distract the patient by applying gentle pressure or massage on the gum near the injection site. This reduces the perception of pain when the needle is inserted. Anxiety and tension can increase sensitivity to pain. By talking and creating a calm environment, dentists can help reduce patient stress and provide a more comfortable experience for the patient. What is digital anesthesia? Digital anesthesia is a modern method in dentistry that uses advanced electronic devices to inject anesthetic. Yes... The use of digital anesthesia in dentistry is very wide.... This method is used in performing treatments such as tooth filling, nerve extraction, tooth extraction, gum surgery and other dental procedures that require local anesthesia.... Due to the reduction of pain and stress of the patient, this method makes the dentists have a more comfortable and efficient experience, especially for people who are afraid of needles or dental injections.. ### How is digital anesthesia? Painless?... Digital anesthesia is known for its precise and controlled operation in a painless or minimally painful way.. This technology uses advanced devices to inject anesthetic into the tissue at a completely controlled speed and pressure.. It is equipped with aids such as vibrators or vibrators that can reduce the sensation of pain by diverting the patient's attention.... > Read more: Dental implants with anesthesia Another reason why this procedure is painless is the use of advanced techniques to precisely target the desired area. In digital anesthesia, the anesthetic is injected only in the part of the tissue that needs to be anesthetized, without affecting the surrounding tissues. Also, many dentists use local anesthetics such as gel or spray before using the device, which reduces the initial anesthesia. It does... The difference between traditional and digital anesthesia - **Injection speed control:** In the digital method, the speed of anesthesia injection is completely controlled and uniform, but in the traditional method, the speed depends on the skill of the dentist... there are materials in unnecessary parts.... - **Use of technology:** In digital anesthesia, advanced electronic devices are used, but in the traditional method, manual syringes are used, but in the traditional method, manual syringes are used.. People who are afraid of needles... - **Complications:** In the digital method, due to the high accuracy and controlled pressure, the possibility of swelling and inflammation is less... ### Advantages of digital anesthesia - Pain reduction: gradual and controlled injection reduces pain... - High accuracy: anesthetic is injected exactly in the desired area... - Anxiety reduction: suitable for patients who are afraid of needles or injections... - Swelling reduction: less pressure on tissues, reducing swelling and inflammation... - Faster effect: anesthesia works faster... Painless injection of dental anesthesia has become a practical possibility as a result of technological advances and the evolution of methods It is dentistry.. New methods including the use of local anesthetics before injection, precise and controlled injection by digital devices and the use of effective techniques to distract the patient have all helped the dentist design a pain-free experience. هموار کرده is