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Are you afraid of the dentist? It turns out there are a lot of people, a lot of adults, who are more afraid of the dentist than they are of the boogey man. When you think about it, this is a very legitimate fear. After all, so many people have grown up having cavities filled and maybe even teeth pulled or worse. We tend to associate the dentist with pain and even a simple checkup can cause a lot of anxiety. Fortunately there is a way to go to the dentist without experiencing the anxiety and fear that goes with it. Really, there is! It is called pain-free dentistry and this means that you can go to the dentist and be completely unaware of what the dentist is doing. Pain free dentistry has revolutionized dental visits. There are different methods when it comes to pain free dentistry. The most traditional and least used these days involves intravenous administration of drugs. This was once used for root canals and wisdom tooth extraction. More commonly, pain free dentistry involves the administration of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, or administration in pill or liquid form. This is an individual decision that you can discuss with your dentist to determine what is right for you. The best part about pain free dentistry is that you won't feel anything or remember anything that happened during your appointment. Who could ask for anything more? Anyone can experience pain free dentistry. However, be sure to go over all your medical conditions and medications (if you are taking any) with your dentist before you make a decision. Then you can have the best trip to the dentist since you got your first toothbrush when you were a child. Going to the dentist can be fun again--well, at least it can be tolerable! Ask your Twin Cities dentist about pain free dentistry today.