Computer delivers anesthetic painlessly

The other day a young boy was in the dental chair. Like many kids, he was a little anxious, especially when he found out we had to fill a cavity. He started crying. Loud.

We get it. When most people think of dental anesthetic they think of the classic syringe. At Huszti Dental care don’t reach for that, we reach for a computer. It replaces the conventional thumb-driven syringe with the “compudent wand.” With delicate sensors and real-time feedback computerized anesthetic provides optimum comfort and a very different experience than the traditional syringe.

“Computerized anesthetic is one of my favorite technologies. A relaxed and comfortable patient makes it all worthwhile,” Dr. Huszti said.

The traditional syringe dates back to 1844 and was called a major technological breakthrough. Modifications including thinner needles, interchangeable barrels and plungers, all-glass syringes and in 1956, patents were issued for the first disposable syringe.

The “compudent wand” is something else completely. Adults are able to compare & appreciate the difference from past experiences and — better yet — kids won’t ever know anything like what we did.

That’s important because children who have positive experiences in the dental office are more likely to keep regular visits as adults and benefit from preventive services — maintaining better-than-average oral health. Although Dr. Huszti and Dr. Chong-Huszti have worked with computerized anesthetic for years they are still excited about this technology.

“A relaxed and comfortable patient makes it all worthwhile,” Dr. Chong Husti said.

It’s just one of many technologies at Huszti Dental Care that keeps our Milford and Highland patients coming back.Other technologies include digital x-rays and laser diagnostics. Not only are they easier for patients to accept and enhance our treatments to ensure our patients receive the patient-centered care they have come to expect from Huszti Dental Care. Whether family dentistry, cosmetic solutions or more advanced treatments innovative care makes it easy to keep patients — like that little boy — smiling.