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If someone were to blindfold you and lead you into a dental office, we bet you’d be able to guess where you are simply by the smell. You know what we mean. The crisp, clean, sanitized aroma of dental offices is incredibly distinguishable, but what makes it smell that way? At my dental office in Charlottesville, we’d like to reveal the mystery of the dental office scent.
The Odor-Causing Suspects
Dental Materials
Many of the standard materials used in modern dentistry have a funky smell. Acrylic, for example, is used in a wide variety of dental procedures like the construction of temporary crowns and dentures. Acrylic has a very distinct smell which, when merged with the other aspects of a dental office, contributes to the overall scent.
Sanitation Products
Your Charlottesville dentist takes sanitation very seriously, and the products we use to make sure everything in the office is germ free have strong aromas. Everything from the antibacterial soaps, disinfecting wipes, and gloves, to the high-pressure/high-heat sanitation ovens and the Glutaraldehyde (which is used to sanitize tools that can’t be heat-sterilized), all of the products used in infection control have fairly strong odors. However, we much prefer the fragrance of these crucial components of a dental office than the alternative of an unclean office.
Dental Procedures
Certain dental procedures carry smells of their own. Tooth dust, which is a common term used to describe the smell during a filling, crown, or other procedure, is a very unique odor that can permeate the air and linger around. Many dentists reduce this smell by using a lot of water and having the dental assistant use a vacuum during the procedure.
We always follow strict sanitation standards at my Charlottesville dental office and welcome you to come experience it for yourself. Just call for your appointment today. We’d love to see you!
Accepting patients from Charlottesville, Earlysville, Ruckersville, and nearby neighborhoods.
Dr. Kayton and all of his wonderful staff are friendly, professional, and competent. I’ve sent friends and family to them for years.
Great, pain-free dentistry, and a wonderful group of people! My teeth and gums are in better shape than they were when I was far younger, thanks to the great teamwork of Dr. Kayton and his outstanding dental technicians! Two thumbs up!
Excellent visit as always!
Dr. Kayton and his team took good care of me and did a great job. I have my beautiful smile back!
What a great experience. It’s always difficult to find a good dentist when you move to a new area. I look forward to my next visit.
Prompt, congenial, well organized, professional, and patient friendly.
Dr. Kayton and his staff are professional, friendly, and caring people. Every experience with them has been superb. I highly recommend this practice.
I completely trusted Dr. Kayton. He offers the highest tech equipment, has the nicest staff and takes the time to make sure you understand his evaluation.
Painless dentistry. Dedicated and compassionate staff. Efficient. The most complicated dental work I have had has been done here; also the most pleasant and painless.
