Dr. Gregory Apsey a Warren, Michigan general dentist has a real knack for helping his patients be comfortable during their dental visits. This all begins with the first appointment when he gets to know his patients, their concerns, fears, and past experiences. He wants to know his patients well so that he can offer to them the most caring dental treatments possible. The keys to comfort in the dental chair start with communication, before, during, and after the procedures.
The first step to comfortable dentistry is Dr. Apsey’s virtually pain-free injection technique. He states that it all started at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry where a thoughtful professor taught him the technique of painless injections. “No matter how modern this profession of dentistry has become, we still need to anesthetize our patients,” says Dr. Apsey. “The key however is to do it properly.” ” The first patient I anesthetized was myself,” states Dr. Apsey. “My professor felt that if we injected ourselves, we would understand very well the proper method.” Well his professor was right and to this day, Dr. Apsey uses this technique. The method mainly requires time. Dr. Apsey uses topical anesthetic liberally and keeps it isolated and in contact with the gum tissue for a good 2-3 minutes prior to the injection. Secondly, Dr. Apsey takes great care to inject very slowly so that the pressure sensing nerves begin to numb before they even sense the increase in pressure. The result is a very happy, and very numb patient, ready for pain-free procedures.
Prior to beginning the dental procedure, Dr. Apsey assures his patients that if they should have any discomfort, or need a break, or if they are a bit cold, that they just need to ask. Headphones with a variety of soothing music are available during procedures. Or a warm blanket to tuck you into if you are cold. Any discomfort during the procedure is answered with additional medication to assure the procedure remains pain-free.
For patients who are more anxious, Dr. Apsey may recommend a sedative one hour prior to the dental visit. This medication, dosed for the particular patient’s needs, has a marvelous calming effect, helping the most anxious of patients tolerate even the more difficult procedures. Dr. Apsey is often able to accomplish a lot of dentistry in one visit with sedation dentistry. The end result for his patients is success at reaching their goals with their dental health, and a feeling of calm that they were able to overcome their dental fear.
Dr. Apsey stands behind his dental treatments, making sure to call his patients after a difficult procedure and assisting his patients with any needs that they may have after their care is complete. All in all, his patients feel well cared for from the first contact.
Ask Dr. Apsey about his warranty program for his dental procedures, and you wlll find another way that you can be more comfortable with Dr. Apsey’s dental care. Dr. Apsey cares about his patients from the day they enter his practice and for life. His idea is to establish a solid relationship with his patients based on trust, communication, and comfort.