General & Cosmetic Dentist - Costa Mesa
1525 Mesa Verde Dr. E, Suite 105
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 825-0025
 

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We at Harbor Mesa Dental Care know your time is valuable. As a result we've expanded our hours to include convenient early morning, evening and Saturday appointments. Please see our modified hours under the
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Managing Pain

Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.


There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include:
  • Ice packs on the affected area.
  • Avoiding hard candy or ice.
  • Avoiding sleeping on your stomach.
Dentists use a wide array of pain management tools, including:
  • Anesthetics such as Novocaine.
  • Analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
  • Sedatives, including a procedure known as "conscious sedation" or general sedation (also known as "deep sedation").