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Unusual request or not?

  • 21-07-2014 12:23PM
    #1
    fussyonion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,823 ✭✭✭


    The last time I had a scale and polish done, the dentist had only just begun and because I have sensitive teeth, it hurt.

    I told her it was painful and she numbed my whole mouth, which was great because she could carry on and I only felt pressure.

    That dentist has since left the practice and I've an appointment tomorrow with another dentist in the same surgery.

    Would he be OK with me asking for my whole mouth to be numbed?

    I understand numbing an entire mouth for scale and polish is probably not standard practice, but it's the only way I can endure it.

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    BigCOB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭BigCOB


    It's not standard practice but if you request it, they can do it. Normally in cases such as yours, where there is significant pain. Had mine scaled and polished last week, it was sore enough but manageable.


  • #3
    fussyonion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,823 ✭✭✭fussyonion


    BigCOB wrote: »
    It's not standard practice but if you request it, they can do it. Normally in cases such as yours, where there is significant pain. Had mine scaled and polished last week, it was sore enough but manageable.

    Thanks for your reply.

    I did think it wasn't standard practice but I guess if your teeth are really sensitive, it's only natural you'll want to be anesthetized so you can tolerate it.
    Thanks again and I hope you've recovered now :)


  • #4
    SM35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 237 ✭✭SM35


    A good dentist will treat you as an individual and will ask questions as to what your needs are - it is important that you communicate with the new dentist your needs and let them know of your previous experiences, both pleasant and not so pleasant. There is nothing unusual about needing some local anaesthetic to make scaling more comfortable - I do it for my patients all the time. It is important though to investigate causes of sensitivity and whether this is as result of excessive tooth wear or gum recession.


  • #5
    Dianthus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 933 ✭✭✭Dianthus


    You will probably need an extra 10-15minutes appointment time, to allow for the local anaesthetic to be administered, & become effective.
    So if you're booking the appointment over the phone, just to advise the surgery that it might take a bit longer than usual. (Means you won't get either a shorter cleaning time, or cause a delay for other patients with appointments after you)


  • #6
    davo10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,926 ✭✭✭davo10


    Dianthus wrote: »
    You will probably need an extra 10-15minutes appointment time, to allow for the local anaesthetic to be administered, & become effective.
    So if you're booking the appointment over the phone, just to advise the surgery that it might take a bit longer than usual. (Means you won't get either a shorter cleaning time, or cause a delay for other patients with appointments after you)

    Also, ask for quote. Due to extra time required for multiple anaesthetics and allowing it to take effect, the appointment time can be up to 50% longer than normal so it may cost more than a standard scale and polish.


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