Do dentists let you listen to music?

Absolutely not! Your dentist wants you to be as calm and comfortable as possible and if listening to calming music helps you, please feel free to bring your headphones and your music player of choice. I'm thinking that the sounds you would hear at a spa may relax you, like gentle waves or other nature sounds.
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Can I listen to music while getting teeth pulled?

Yes, you should be aware that you will hear loud noises during the procedure. Many patients find this to be the most unpleasant part of the process. If you have headphones, we suggest bringing them with you, so you can listen to music while your tooth is being extracted.
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Can you listen to music while getting a root canal?

If it's hard for you to stay calm amidst sounds of scraping and drilling, you're not alone. We encourage our patients to bring their phone or another device and a pair of headphones so they can listen to their favorite music or podcast during their root canal and tune out from all the dental noises.
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What should I not tell my dentist?

7 Lies You Need To Stop Saying To Your Dentist
  • “I floss regularly.” A toothbrush can only remove plaque from as far as above the gum line. ...
  • “I don't drink alcohol very often.” ...
  • “That doesn't hurt.” ...
  • “I don't smoke.” ...
  • “I don't grind my teeth at night.” ...
  • “I got lost on the way to your office.” ...
  • “I hardly ever drink soda.”
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Can you wear earplugs to the dentist?

You might think that ear plugs would help, but they can actually make it worse because the ear plugs block out all other noise, which will make the sound worse. If your dental hygienist has previously used this tool on you to remove plaque, make sure on your next visit to use the manual plaque removal tools instead.
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How loud is a dentist drill?

Most of the current high-speed hand pieces, such as high-speed drills and scalers used by dental professionals, are between 90 to 100 decibels, says Professor Folmer. That's the equivalent of a gas lawnmower or other power tools, which are loud enough to cause hearing loss over time.
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Do dentists have hearing loss?

Hearing Loss in Dentists

According to the American Dentist Association (ADA), dentists who use handpieces and ultrasonic scalers are more likely to suffer sensorineural hearing loss due to repeated exposure to loud, high-frequency noises. Most cases of SNHL present themselves as a gradual loss of hearing thresholds.
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Can dentists tell if u vape?

The answer is yes. While some people switch from smoking to vaping because they may think vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, studies show that it is just bad for your teeth and gums. Vaping has the same adverse effects on your oral health as smoking and your dentist WILL be able to tell.
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Can dentist tell your pregnant?

Aside from pointing out the evident cavity or stained teeth, dentists can tell if you are sick, highly stressed, and even pregnant! The list is extensive because “good dental health is a reflection of good health overall.” Here are a handful of things that can be discovered or learned from your visits to the dentist.
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Can dentists tell if you don't brush?

You Don't Brush Often Enough

Similarly to flossing, your dental team will also be able to tell if you don't brush your teeth often enough or even if you brush too hard. Those who don't brush the recommended two times a day will often have larger areas of tartar buildup and puffy, red gums.
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Can I wear Airpods at dentist?

Absolutely not! Your dentist wants you to be as calm and comfortable as possible and if listening to calming music helps you, please feel free to bring your headphones and your music player of choice. I'm thinking that the sounds you would hear at a spa may relax you, like gentle waves or other nature sounds.
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Are filling cavities painful?

Do cavity fillings hurt? Here's the short answer: No. Most fillings cause little to no discomfort during any part of the procedure. This is a result of using highly effective numbing agents.
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Can you listen to a podcast at the dentist?

Dentists, for their part, don't seem to mind. Ruchi Sahota, a dentist in Fremont, California, and a spokeswoman for the American Dental Association, said that podcasts are “absolutely OK.
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How painful is a tooth extraction?

However, many patients find it to be painless and for the discomfort to only last a split second. From that point on, you should not feel any pain at all. Although, you may feel pressure from the movement of the tooth, which the anesthetic does not prevent.
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Does removing teeth affect brain?

It's a very common myth that tooth extraction may effect brain and eyes or a person's hearing. It does not. You need to understand that the blood and nerve supply of the teeth is very different from that of eyes or brain. There will be no side effects to brain or eyes or ears after extraction.
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Can you have 4 teeth removed at once?

There is no limit to the number of teeth you can have extracted at once. While having multiple teeth extracted during the same procedure is rare, it is sometimes the only option for patients with severe tooth decay.
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Why do dentist look at your tongue?

Examining Your Tongue: Upon a closer examination of the tongue, your dentist will check the size and texture of the tongue to ensure a healthy mouth. Your tongue's size and surface can determine a lot about your dental health, as well as your overall health. 3.
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Why do they weigh you at the dentist?

Clinical implications: Oral health care professionals can measure patients' height and weight and calculate their body mass index and percent weight change in dental offices to detect patients with nonnormal body weight.
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How do you tell if your dentist likes you?

When your dentist greets you warmly and asks about your family or work, you may be thinking these are signs your dentist likes you. They're also just signs that you have a quality dentist who cares about you and wants you to be comfortable during your dental appointment.
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Can a dentist tell if you smoke once?

Your dentist will most likely know whether you are a smoker once they start examining your teeth. There's no reason to lie to your dentist about your smoking habits or any other relevant information since they will only use those details to provide you with better, more tailored care.
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Are dentists allowed to tell your parents you vape?

To conclude, though you might not immediately exhibit the tell-tale stains or smell of a smoker, your dentist will be able to deduce the other symptoms of vaping.
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Is it OK to smoke with braces?

Dentists strongly advise patients to stop smoking when wearing braces. Smokers should remove lighters, tobacco and other paraphernalia that would remind them of the habit. They should keep their distance from other smokers to prevent relapse.
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What if my ears are ringing?

Tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or a problem with the circulatory system. For many people, tinnitus improves with treatment of the underlying cause or with other treatments that reduce or mask the noise, making tinnitus less noticeable.
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Can dental drilling cause deafness?

Micro-emboli: Micro-emboli can be released into blood during dental extraction, causing ischemia and infarction of the cochlea and subsequent hearing loss when they end up in inner ear circulation, similar to what can potentially occur following a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure (Farrell et al., 1991).
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Can dental implants cause tinnitus?

One of the possible causes for tinnitus is an instrument used in the dental office. The high-pitched sound of the drill could lead to tinnitus. Fillings and other dental work could also cause problems with a ringing in the ear. The reason for the connection is the proximity of the oral cavity to the ears.
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