Many people first look up dental lasers because they’d do almost anything to avoid a drill. Here’s a straightforward account of what a laser may be used for, and how to talk about that dread at your visit.
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The sound, the vibration and the memory of a past filling can all make the drill hard to face. If that’s why you’re reading, Brooklands residents should know this up front: a laser cannot take over from conventional instruments for every procedure, and for many treatments it isn’t the appropriate tool.
Where lasers are usually discussed is the gums and other oral soft tissue, not the routine work on teeth that you may have in mind. Even so, your fear deserves attention. At Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, tell the dentist what bothers you most, and ask what can be done about it.
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Knowing that lasers don’t replace every instrument spares you from pinning your hopes on the wrong thing.
Selected procedures on gums and similar tissue are where a dental laser is most often considered.
Being clear about what you find difficult lets the conversation turn to comfort, whichever instrument is needed.
A dental drill and a soft-tissue laser are rarely two answers to the same problem. Comparing what each is typically for may help explain why a straight swap often isn’t possible.
These selected applications mostly involve the soft tissue surrounding your teeth, and suitability is judged for each individual case.
Different lasers act on different tissues, and many procedures remain better suited to traditional instruments, which is a matter of clinical fit.
If you need work on a tooth, ask which instruments would be used and why. Asking directly is better than assuming from something you read online.
For someone anxious about instruments, it can be reassuring to know the sequence. Your dentist will explain what applies to the procedure and what you are likely to notice.
Request your visitAn examination reveals what needs treating. Only after that is it possible to consider which instrument would be suitable.
You’re told what instrument is planned and how you will be kept comfortable. It’s also the time to ask what you might hear or feel.
If a laser is used, you’re given protective eyewear and suitable comfort measures, and only the agreed tissue is treated.
Your dentist goes over how to clean the area, what to eat, which symptoms need a call and when your follow-up is due.
Fear of the drill can mean several different things. It might be the noise, the vibration, a possible injection or a bad memory. Being precise helps the dentist talk about what can realistically change.
It’s fine to bring this up when you contact the clinic. Ask about time and cost then too, though both rest on the treatment you need.
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Swapping one instrument for another won’t always be possible, yet a frightening appointment can still become more manageable. It often starts with being told what is going to happen, then having a way to respond.
Tell the clinic about your fear of drills before the visit, or as soon as you sit down.
Local anesthetic may be advised, so ask which comfort measures would apply to your treatment.
When you report what you feel, the dentist can pause what they’re doing or adjust it.
If you’ve had a laser procedure
A laser doesn’t mean there is nothing to recover from. After soft-tissue work, your mouth may need looking after for a while, and your instructions explain how.
It’s possible to have tenderness, a little swelling or passing sensitivity after a procedure with a laser.
Treat the site as you’ve been advised, since aftercare depends on the type and extent of treatment.
Contact the clinic promptly about symptoms that increase or feel more significant than you expected them to.
Still anxious about upcoming dental work? Let the clinic know when you call.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Dental care for people in Brooklands, an area of Winnipeg, including any laser procedure, is provided at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. The directions link will bring up the address.
You may add a line about your worries when using the form, which requests a time but doesn’t set one. The clinic confirms by contacting you. Urgent issues warrant a call.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about laser dentistry in Brooklands.
Ask our teamYou can ask, but don’t count on it. Lasers are not suited to every procedure, and conventional instruments remain more appropriate for many treatments. The dentist can explain what would apply.
Ask what you can expect to hear and feel for your specific procedure. If noise is the main thing that troubles you, say so, as that is useful for the dentist to know.
Not necessarily. Your procedure and the part of your mouth involved could still make local anesthetic the sensible advice. Ask the dentist how your comfort would be managed.
Contact the clinic and describe what’s making it hard to come in. Waiting makes it harder to know what’s going on, and the dentist can discuss your treatment once it’s been examined.
Mostly selected work on gums and other soft tissue, such as contouring, supporting some periodontal procedures, or dealing with a small planned area.
Mention your concern in the form on this page or by phone at (204) 338-3003. Clinic staff will respond to discuss a visit at the McPhillips Street location.
Good information can make an unknown procedure feel smaller. These pages explain some treatments that people commonly feel anxious about.
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Brooklands residents can send a request here, and the clinic will contact them about a suitable appointment.
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