Dental phobia can happen to many of us, in all walks of life. Trypanophobia is the rarely used, and overly complicated, title given to a ‘fear of needles’, a fear often stemming from the pain associated with injections. What few people realise, however, is that it is not the needle but the speed at which an injection is administered that can cause pain! Thankfully, with The Wand, we can permanently consign painful injections into the past.
So, what is The Wand?
It is a computer operated injection unit which can control the movement of the anaesthetic being administered, thus preventing the sudden surges which can cause pain. By eliminating human error, the wand can eliminate one of the root causes of needle phobia. Studies have also shown that injection via The Wand is less likely to induce anxiety than other forms of injection. It can also lessen the amount of unneeded numbness which can occur as the result of an anaesthetic and cause so much irritation post-treatment.
Is it really called ‘The Wand’?
Well… It is ‘technically’ called the CompuDent and STA (Single Tooth Anesthesia) System, but that doesn’t quite have the same ring to it now does it? The nickname is probably derived from the look of the unit itself; a needle point wand.
Needle point! So there is still a needle?
Yes, but it is tiny and will not cause any pain. If the mere sight of a needle has you quaking in your boots, then don’t worry; this needle is so small that you probably won’t even notice it.
Why don’t all dentists have this!?
Well, we can’t speak on behalf of others, but, we can assure you that The Wand is primed and ready at Liverpool Dental Spa.
