For many patients, receiving shots at the dentist is a source of great fear or anxiety. At Ortega Dental Winter Park, we care about your comfort, which is why we are pleased to utilize the Onset by Orapharma Buffered Anesthetic system in Winter Park, Florida. This anesthetic system uses your body’s natural buffering process to make your shot virtually pain-free, as well as help the anesthesia work faster and last longer. For more details about how we can improve your dental care with dental technology, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Ortega by calling us at 407-645-3636.
At our practice, we are pleased to utilize the Onset by Orapharma Buffered Anesthetic system, which focuses on enhancing the body’s natural buffering process. Buffering is a chemical process that naturally occurs in the body. It uses three natural buffers (carbonate/carbonic acid, phosphate and plasma proteins) to neutralize your body’s pH balance. When buffering occurs naturally, it can be a slow process. However, the Onset by Orapharma Buffered Anesthetic enhances this process.
Most local anesthetics are acidic, meaning they can cause a burning or stinging sensation because the pH level is so low. The Onset by Orapharma Buffered Anesthetic uses the natural buffering system to bring the pH level of the anesthesia closer to your body’s natural pH level. Enhancing the buffering process has several benefits, including:
- Increasing the depth of the anesthesia and thus increasing the likelihood that you will get numb on the first try.
- Allowing the anesthesia to cross nerve membranes easier, making you numb faster.
- Reducing the amount of pain during the numbing process.
With Onset by Orapharma Buffered Anesthetic, our dentist and team can make your treatment faster and more comfortable. We welcome you to visit or call our office for more information and to get your virtually pain-free anesthesia.
