For many people who dread the dentist, bonding appeals because so much of it involves adding to a tooth rather than taking away. Read what typically happens, and what might change that.
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You may have put off fixing a small chip because you assume it means needles and drilling. That worry is understandable, and it deserves a straight answer. Bonding often involves little or no enamel removal, and many additions to intact enamel go ahead without freezing.
Often doesn’t mean always, though. If decay needs removing, a fracture is sensitive, or the tooth has to be prepared, local anaesthetic may be appropriate. Riverbend residents who visit our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg can find out what applies to their own tooth and ask every question before any treatment starts.
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Resin is built up on the outside of the tooth, which is why enamel can often be left largely as it is.
Whether local anaesthetic makes sense depends on the condition of the tooth and on what needs doing.
Hearing the steps in advance can make the appointment feel more predictable and less like a mystery.
For anxious patients, surprises tend to be the hardest part. So here are the elements that commonly appear in a bonding appointment, along with those that only appear sometimes.
A typical appointment is hands-on but fairly gradual, with distinct stages you can ask about as they come along.
These are less routine and depend on what the examination finds, but you’re better off knowing they’re possible.
Tooth by tooth, the plan differs. Ask the dentist to tell you what to expect for yours before work begins.
Here’s what happens, in order. Read through it now if that helps you feel prepared, or skip it entirely if details make you more anxious.
Request your visitBegin by letting the dentist know you’re nervous. It’s a useful fact, and you can mention past experiences if you’d like them to be considered.
After an exam, the dentist explains whether bonding is suitable and if freezing or preparation is likely, so you know what’s ahead.
Your shade gets chosen, the enamel is conditioned and kept dry, and composite is added in thin stages, each hardened with a special light.
You bite together so contacts can be tested. Polishing the surface completes the work, and you can take a look in the mirror.
Anxiety can make good questions vanish the moment you sit down. Keeping them on your phone or a slip of paper means they’re still there once you’re in the chair.
When you call or send your request, feel free to note that you’re a nervous patient. It gives the clinic a heads-up before you walk in.
Take a moment here before heading to the chair.
Nervousness doesn’t have to be hidden or apologized for. These are ordinary requests, and it’s reasonable to raise any of them before or during your appointment.
Agree on a simple gesture ahead of time, so you can show that you need a break without trying to speak.
Some people like to hear each step announced. Others don’t. Let the dentist know which would suit you.
If something feels sharp or uncomfortable, say so straight away. Nobody expects you to tough it out.
When it’s over
After bonding, life carries on much as before. A few simple points help protect what’s been done, because resin can still chip, stain, or wear with time.
Keep brushing and cleaning between your teeth just as you always have, including right around the bonded tooth.
Treat bonded teeth with a little respect: no nail biting, no ripping open packets, and no crunching on anything hard.
If your bite feels strange or something chips, a phone call beats lying awake wondering what it means.
Worried about something after your visit? Give us a call.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)A familiar picture can settle the nerves. If you’re coming from Riverbend, in north Winnipeg, this is the front door you’ll be looking for: Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.
If forms feel easier than phone calls, use the form; a reply follows and only then is a time set. If speaking helps, try (204) 338-3003.
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Ask our teamThe form on this page lets you ask for a visit without phoning at all. Your care would be provided at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, and a reply comes from the clinic; (204) 338-3003 is there whenever talking feels easier.
No one can say definitely before examining the tooth. Freezing often isn’t required on intact enamel, but it may be appropriate when there’s decay, a sensitive fracture, or tooth preparation.
Sometimes, though many cases need little or no enamel removed. If decay has to come out or the tooth needs preparing, the dentist can explain what that involves beforehand.
Yes, you can ask for a pause. Agreeing on a signal in advance makes it simple to communicate, and it’s fine to raise this at the start of your visit.
You’re welcome to come and find out. Since bonding depends on healthy enamel, the dentist looks at your overall oral health first, and any other needs would be explained.
The added shape can take a moment to get used to. Mention any high spot or roughness you notice, as bite contacts and the surface finish can be reviewed.
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Riverbend residents can send a request for a bonding assessment at our Winnipeg clinic. Nothing happens until you’ve heard back and agreed on a time.
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