No, the procedure is not painful. However, a small number of people may experience discomfort if the scaling goes around the gum lines. Since introducing the EMS AirFlow, our patient reports of sensitivity have dropped significantly. For the handful of patients who still experience sensitivity, Admire Dentistry offers a strong topical numbing gel that can be placed on your teeth & gums. On the odd occasion that this is not enough, we can give local anaesthetic using The Wand. A painless injection device that has been providing relief to patients with needle phobias since Admire Dentistry opened its doors.