Fear of cleaning because of sensitivity issue

fussyonion

First time poster in this forum and wondering if someone can advise me.

I think I have pretty good teeth; it was drummed into me as a kid to always brush my teeth, morning and night, and I've always done it.
I'm in my late twenties now.
I used to be quite good at going for six-monthly check-ups and cleaning but I've been a bit lax lately.

The problem is that my teeth are super sensitive.
I use Sensodyne toothpaste and Sensikin mouthwash.
The last time I went to the dentist for a clean, she was just about to start cleaning them when I burst out crying.

To my horror I found myself telling her I was so frightened that the pain of the cleaning instruments were going to hurt my sensitive teeth, as I could feel the thing she was using.
She was very nice and offered to numb the whole of my mouth, which she did, and I was fine then.

That dentist has since left the practice and a male dentist has taken over.
Do you think this new dentist would mind numbing my whole mouth just for a clean or is that something that's generally not done?

I feel the female dentist only did it because she could see my distress.

My teeth are looking a bit off-white and I really would like to get them cleaned but the fear of not being able to have my mouth numbed is putting me off.

Any advice appreciated!

Dianthus

There should be no issue whatsoever with requesting local anaesthetic. You might just need to request a slightly longer (only 10-15mins longer) appointment time when booking, to allow for administration, & full efficacy , of the anaesthetic.
Happy patient -> happy dentist

LottieP25

Have you addressed the issue of our sensitivity, do you have receeding gums by any chance?