Hi a,

all dentists are required by law, to keep all their dental and surgery impliments sterilised and clean and new needles are used with every patient. There has been a little controversy over some dental surgery's not keeping their equipment up to standard, therefore I suggest you talk to your dentist about their sterilisation techniques before you have any procedure done, i'm sure they would be more than happy to explain what they do at their particular surgery, and possibly even have written pamphlets and hand outs for concerned patients.

Regards...

Suzy

Just wanted to confirm what suzy said.


Dentists are required by law to sterilize every tool used.


Once the tools are sterilized they are placed into bags, and sealed. When the dentist comes in to work on you, he will open that bag... Usually in front of you, so there is no question about it... And if he doesn't, you can always request it.


And as for the needles. Once a needle is used, it is thrown away immediately.


While you are in the dentists office, look around on the walls... There are usually little bins that say something like "sharps" or "wallmate" on them... They are for disposing the needles.


don't worry about it. There are so many laws out there, and they are there to protect you!


Good luck with your surgery.


~qriosity~

P.S.

All needles come pre-packaged from the manufacturer, and individually wrapped. So if you're really concerned, just let the dentist know ahead of time that you would like to actually witness him/her opening the packaged needle.

If they have a problem with this... Leave, and find another dentist!!!



~qriosity~

What suzy said is very true....I have had a few teeth pulled and if u dont like being put to sleep I would suggest u have them just numb the area bacause it will go alot faster and also u can watch everything they do.