Worried it will hurt? Seven Oaks residents can find out what to expect from enamel contouring, and why this work often goes ahead without freezing.
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The words grinding and enamel in the same sentence are enough to put some people off altogether. If dental visits already make your shoulders rise, you may be picturing something much more dramatic than this appointment is meant to be.
Here is the reassuring part: outer enamel contains no nerve supply, so treatment confined to it is generally comfortable, and local anaesthetic is often unnecessary. Nobody can promise how any one person will feel, which is why Seven Oaks residents visiting Winnipeg North Dental are encouraged to raise their nerves at the very start.
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With no nerves in enamel, a treatment that stays in this layer often needs no needle.
Ask to have each instrument and sensation described before it happens, as many times as you like.
If you feel anything sharp or sensitive, the dentist halts and reassesses the plan.
Fear often grows out of the unknown. Here is a plain account of what the treatment is, and what would make the dentist stop.
Fine instruments and polishing are used on a limited area of a tooth you have already discussed.
Several things tell the dentist that contouring should not continue as originally intended.
Before anything starts, the dentist evaluates your enamel, tooth health and bite, so contouring only proceeds where it looks suitable.
Some nervous patients find it easier knowing the order of events. Here it is, though you are welcome to slow things down at any stage.
Request your visitTell us what has made past visits hard. Sounds, needles, feeling rushed, or anything else you recall gives us something concrete to work with.
The dentist explains what the examination is checking, including enamel and bite, and shows you the area that may be adjusted.
A tiny amount of enamel is reduced, then the shape is reviewed. Those frequent checks also give you natural moments to breathe.
The area is smoothed and polished. You will then be asked to close and move your jaw so we can confirm the way your teeth meet.
No special preparation is expected of you, and you will not be judged for being anxious or for having stayed away from dental offices for some time. Letting us know ahead of time simply gives us a chance to plan the conversation.
Is there something that would put you more at ease? Please ask about it when you book, so we can tell you what is possible.
The chair, and a quieter room for talking first.
A feeling of being stuck in the chair is often what bothers people most. So you can always signal to stop, ask a question, or sit up. Your comfort is part of how the appointment gets run.
Choose a raised hand or another gesture before starting, so stopping does not depend on speaking.
We can tell you what comes next, so a noise or a touch does not catch you off guard.
It is often not needed for enamel work, but it is fair to raise your questions or preferences about it.
Once it’s over
Many anxious patients find that the anticipation is the hardest part. Afterward, you will know a good deal more about what a dental visit can be like, and there are only a few things to keep in mind.
If the tooth feels sensitive or different in the days after, ring the clinic instead of waiting and worrying about it.
Roughness that turns up later just means the tooth should be assessed for wear, a chip or something else.
If a signal or an explanation helped, let us know so it can be noted for future dental visits.
Feeling unsure afterward? It’s fine to phone with even a small question.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Knowing the place in advance can help settle nerves. Seven Oaks patients have their appointments at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, and the photo here shows the front of the clinic.
You can ask for a visit by form, then wait to hear back about a time, since the form itself does not make a booking. If you prefer talking it over, please call.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth reshaping in Seven Oaks.
Ask our teamOften not. Enamel contains no nerves, so contouring limited to that layer commonly proceeds without local anaesthetic. If the plan ever changed, you would hear about it before anything further happened.
You may hear a dental instrument and feel slight vibration on the tooth. Ask us to describe it first if that would make the sound less unsettling.
Yes, let us know at any time, either by speaking or with a signal you have agreed on. The dentist can tell you where things stand, and what stopping at that stage would mean for the tooth.
Phone the clinic and describe what you are noticing. Sensitivity is worth reporting, and only an assessment can establish what is causing it.
Of course, and there is nothing to apologize for. An examination of your overall tooth health would naturally come first, because contouring depends on the condition of the enamel and the teeth around it.
Phoning (204) 338-3003 lets you mention your nerves right away, though the form on this page works as well. Appointments are at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, and the time is set once staff have confirmed it.
If it has been a while since your last appointment, these pages explain other care a dentist may talk about, so you can read ahead at your own pace.
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Seven Oaks residents can send a request or simply call. We’ll respond with appointment options and time for your questions.
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