For some people, the hardest part of getting a crown or denture is the thought of a tray full of impression material. Crescentwood residents can mention a strong gag reflex to a dentist at our clinic on McPhillips Street before any records are taken.
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Lab-made restorations and appliances are built from records of your mouth. Capturing the shape of your teeth and tissues usually involves either an impression or a digital scan, and both mean having something at the back of your mouth for a little while. If that tends to trigger gagging, you’re far from the only one.
Crescentwood is an area of Winnipeg, and people who live there would have these records taken at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street. Telling the team about your reflex ahead of time means it can be part of the conversation instead of a surprise in the chair.
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Raising a gag reflex when you book or at the start of a visit gives everyone time to plan around it.
The type of record depends on the piece being made, so ask what your case calls for.
A simple hand signal lets you ask for a break without having to speak.
Knowing what each record is for can make it easier to get through. Not every case needs all of them, and some are quick and barely noticeable.
Impressions or digital scans capture your teeth and the tissues around them, which the piece is built to fit.
Several other records are much less likely to bother a sensitive throat, though they matter just as much.
Clear records help the finished piece fit. If a record can’t be completed comfortably, say so, and your dentist can talk with you about how to proceed.
Seeing where records sit among the other stages can help you prepare for that part specifically. The rest of the process tends to be less demanding for a sensitive gag reflex.
Request your visitYour dentist examines the area, explains what could be made and readies the tooth or tissues. This is a good moment to mention gagging.
Impressions or scans are taken along with bite and shade information. You can ask to pause between records if you need a breather.
The restoration or appliance is fabricated from those records according to the prescription. Nothing is needed from you at this stage.
Your dentist checks fit, bite, comfort, appearance and function. Adjustments or a return for refinement may follow, and new records are sometimes needed.
Everyone’s trigger is a bit different. Some people react to the feel of a tray, others to the taste or to something touching the palate. Sharing specifics makes the conversation more useful.
If a past dental visit went badly because of gagging, it’s worth mentioning. Knowing what happened before helps your team understand what you’re worried about.
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Feeling that you could stop if needed often makes it easier to continue. Agreeing on how you’ll signal before records begin puts some of that control back in your hands.
Agree with your team that lifting a hand means you need a pause.
Ask whether you can be more upright for part of the process if lying back makes it worse.
A short rest between records is a reasonable request when your throat feels tense.
After the records
Some people with a strong gag reflex are aware of a new denture or appliance at the back of the mouth more than others. That’s worth describing rather than quietly putting up with.
If part of a denture or appliance seems to trigger gagging, tell your dentist where it sits.
Sore spots, catching edges or a bite that feels high can usually be evaluated and adjusted.
Save any pieces of a broken appliance and keep them safe, without reaching for household glue.
If something about your restoration or appliance needs urgent attention, call the clinic rather than using the request form.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Crescentwood residents have records and fittings for custom work at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. A directions link is available on this page.
A form request is just that, a request. The clinic contacts you to agree on a time, and that’s when your appointment is set.
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Ask our teamMention it when you call Winnipeg North Dental at (204) 338-3003 or in your online request, then again at your visit to Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Records are taken by impression or digital scan depending on the case. Ask which one is planned for your piece, and let your dentist know about your gag reflex when you do.
A piece has to fit your mouth as it is now. Teeth and tissues can change, and a prepared tooth has a new shape, so current records are generally needed.
Tell your team as soon as you feel it isn’t working. Your dentist can talk with you about the options for your situation rather than pushing ahead.
Some people notice a new denture at the back of the mouth. Describe where it bothers you, because adjustments are often part of settling into new work.
Bite records show how your upper and lower teeth fit together. Many people find them less of a challenge, but mention any concern so you know what to expect.
Each of these services generally relies on records of your mouth. An assessment decides whether one of them is appropriate for you.
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Dreading the tray?
Crescentwood residents with a sensitive gag reflex can call or send a request to discuss custom work. Expect a reply from the clinic about a McPhillips Street appointment.
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