For some people the surgery isn’t the sticking point. It’s the needle, or fear that the numbing won’t work. If that’s you, and you live in North Kildonan, here is how freezing fits into this treatment.
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Before any gum tissue is lifted, the planned area is thoroughly numbed with local anaesthetic. This surgery is commonly completed with that anaesthetic alone, which means you would normally be awake. That is reassuring to some patients and unsettling to others.
North Kildonan is in Winnipeg, and this care takes place at our clinic on McPhillips Street. If you have had freezing that wore off early, took a long time to work or simply frightened you, it helps to mention it at your assessment, well before any surgery.
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Earlier experiences with numbing, good or bad, are useful for your dentist to hear about ahead of time.
Your health history is reviewed along with comfort options, so raise the subject before a date is chosen.
The needle, the numb feeling and the fear of pain are separate concerns. Each one can be addressed differently.
Knowing what comes after the anaesthetic can make the appointment feel less mysterious. Ask for as much or as little of this as you find helpful.
This comes first, and treatment should wait until the area is thoroughly numb. Speak up if you think a spot hasn’t taken.
With freezing in place, your dentist works directly on the roots of selected sites that stayed deep or inflamed after earlier therapy.
Numbness itself is a sensation some people dislike. If that’s you, ask what to expect while it wears off, since it won’t stop all at once.
You don’t need to wait until you’re in the chair to bring this up. Every stage below gives you an opening, although your own care may be arranged differently.
Request your visitAs your gums are reviewed, describe your previous experiences with dental anaesthetic. Include your medical conditions and medicines, since those are relevant to comfort planning.
If surgery is being recommended, this is the right moment to ask about the anaesthetic, what you may feel and whether other comfort options suit you.
Tell the team how you are doing when you sit down. After freezing is given, say so right away if you are unsure the area is fully numb.
Your dentist checks closure and hygiene and takes out sutures where needed. Mention how the numbing went, as that is worth noting for any future treatment.
Dental fear can be hard to describe under pressure. Decide ahead of time what you want your team to know, or write it down and hand it over.
You can ask about appointment length when you book, as well as whether an extra conversation before surgery could be arranged for your questions.
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No single tip works for everyone. These are simple ideas to raise with your team, who can tell you what they can accommodate during your appointment.
Some people want to be told just before the anaesthetic is given. Others would rather not know. Say which you prefer.
Your mouth may be occupied during surgery, so settle beforehand on a gesture that means please stop for a moment.
If the sight of instruments bothers you, let the team know so you can discuss what would help.
When the numbness fades
Your mouth will be numb for a while after leaving, and sensation will then return. Your procedure-specific instructions remain your main guide throughout this time.
Once feeling is back, the first 24–48 hours still call for rest, your medication directions and suitable foods. Please leave your lip and cheek alone rather than checking the site.
Keep the toothbrush off the surgical area, using the rinse or cleaning steps you were shown. Tobacco, and activities that might disrupt sutures, should be avoided.
Maintenance visits and careful daily cleaning remain important as time goes on. If you dread freezing, ask ahead of time which visits may or may not need it.
If something about the numbness or your healing worries you, phone the clinic and describe it.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)If you live in North Kildonan, your assessment and any surgery would be at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
A form submission asks for a visit, and the clinic will reply to arrange the time. You can also raise your concerns by phone at (204) 338-3003.
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Ask our teamRequest an assessment online or at (204) 338-3003, and mention your concern when you do. Your questions can be discussed at our McPhillips Street clinic.
Tell the clinician straight away. Treatment is meant to go ahead with a thoroughly numbed area, and letting them know is the only way your team can respond.
Freezing, with you awake, is the common way of doing this surgery. Ask about comfort options at your assessment, as what is suitable depends on your health history.
Being awake means you may be aware of some sounds or pressure. Ask your dentist what you are likely to notice so that nothing takes you by surprise.
Yes, please do. Describe what happened as well as you can recall at the assessment, so that it can be taken into account when your care is planned.
This varies, so ask on the day. Keep in mind that the numbness is temporary, and follow the instructions you receive about how to look after yourself meanwhile.
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Request an assessment at our McPhillips Street clinic, and mention that numbing worries you. Expect a reply from the clinic about a possible time for that conversation.
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