Wanting a brighter smile while dreading the dentist is more common than you might think. Knowing each step ahead of time can make the first appointment feel more manageable.
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Some people would love lighter teeth but cannot quite face a dental visit to find out more. If you live in Northwood, in Winnipeg, and nerves have kept you from asking, then knowing what happens at each stage may take some of the uncertainty out of it.
Whitening is a cosmetic choice, so nothing about it needs to be rushed. It does begin with a dental examination, because your teeth and gums have to be checked. At our McPhillips Street clinic, you are welcome to tell us about your nerves when you request your time, and ask us to explain each step.
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Letting us know that you feel anxious gives us the chance to talk through what would help you.
Ask what is about to happen before it does, as many times as you need to.
As an elective treatment, whitening goes ahead only if you choose it after your assessment.
Fear often grows around things we cannot picture. Here is a straightforward description of what each supervised method involves, so that you can imagine it before you decide.
You are in a treatment room with a dental professional applying the gel and checking your progress.
After your assessment, much of the process could take place away from the clinic setting.
Your examination still has to come first with either option, and the dentist will explain which approaches suit your teeth.
This is a general outline of how an assessment could go, so that you know roughly what is coming. Feel free to ask the clinic about anything that is not covered.
Request your visitShare past experiences that were difficult and what tends to make things worse or better. Nothing you say will be treated as silly.
We go over your health history and your hopes for your smile, and you can ask questions before any examination gets underway.
Your dentist explains what they are about to do, then looks at your teeth and gums and notes your present shade and any visible dental work.
You will hear what was found and what could be suitable. If you need time to think about whitening, you can take it.
Some people find it hard to explain their worries when they are already feeling tense. Writing down a few points beforehand means you can simply hand them over or read them out.
Mention on the request form or by phone that you feel nervous, and ask about the appointment length so that you know how long to plan for.
The reception area and a consultation room at our clinic.
Tell the team what makes dental care easier for you, and speak up if something feels too much. Knowing that sensitivity from whitening is often temporary may also ease your mind.
Ask to go over your concerns before you are in the treatment chair, so you begin by talking and not by reclining.
If you need a break during your appointment, let the person treating you know. A quick word is all it takes.
Should your teeth react to the gel, the dentist has options, such as lowering its strength or recommending a desensitizing product.
After a visit you were dreading
If your first appointment went better than you feared, that can make the next step easier. You can also take away a clearer idea of how to keep your smile looking good.
Worried about a sensation after treatment, or thinking over something the dentist said? The clinic’s phone line is there for those questions.
Ask what is due next, so that future appointments feel like a known quantity and not a looming unknown.
Natural aging and daily habits slowly affect your shade, and touch-ups are something you can discuss if you want them.
If anything about your visit felt uncomfortable, please tell the clinic so it can be discussed for next time.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)All appointments for this treatment take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Seeing the directions link and the photo here may help you feel prepared.
If calling feels like too much, the online form works well, or reach us at (204) 338-3003 if you prefer talking. You will get a response from the clinic to confirm the time.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about teeth whitening in Northwood.
Ask our teamWhitening commonly causes some temporary sensitivity, but it varies between patients. Tell the dentist about your fears, and ask how the appointment and the different protocols might feel for you.
Of course. You can use the form to mention your nerves, too. The clinic will then contact you to confirm your appointment, as the form itself does not reserve a time.
Please raise this directly with the dentist, as the details of your care depend on your assessment. If needles are part of your worry, write that on your request so it can be discussed in advance.
Trays do move the actual whitening to your home, though an examination is still needed first. Ask how many clinic appointments your particular plan would involve.
Yes, please do. You do not owe anyone an apology for time away from dental care, and that history is simply helpful for the dentist to know.
That is your right, since whitening is elective. You can say that you would like to stop or take more time to think, and whichever choice you make is fine.
Write a short note in our form, or phone (204) 338-3003. Your appointment would be at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, at a time the clinic sets with you.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
One small step
Northwood residents can request a whitening assessment here, and the clinic will reply to arrange a time.
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