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Penthrox has been used as a pain relief option in medicine effectively for many years. It is safe to use on children and adults and has no side effects. It helps people feel relaxed, and because the effects wear off quickly it has no lasting effects once used. You should be able to drive immediately after treatment.

Relaxation techniques
When you're tense or upset, your body reacts accordingly releasing chemicals such as adrenaline. Your muscles tighten, you breathe faster, and you feel a lot more sensitive than normal. Studies have shown that relaxation techniques can help reduce these levels of stress. There are many types of relaxation techniques. Some of the most effective include:

• Deep breathing

This technique involves breathing slowly and deeply. It floods the body with oxygen and other chemicals that relax the central nervous system to help reduce discomfort.

• Simple mental techniques

Imagine having a pleasant experience or being in a soothing environment. The idea is to create as much mental detail as you possibly can. You may find that you become so involved in the mental images that you're hardly aware of what our dentist is doing.

• Relaxation

With this technique, you consciously try to relax each muscle in the body, starting with the toes and moving all the way up to the head. Progressive relaxation reduces muscular tension, which can help to reduce pain. Modern dentistry should be virtually pain free, so please take the time to discuss with us your fears and concerns.