“Does the dentist numb you for a deep cleaning?”
I will have a deep cleaning tomorrow. I am afraid of the pain. Does the dentist numb you for a deep cleaning?
7 Answers
The short answer is yes, but the good news is we only use topical anesthetic when we perform deep cleaning’s. With today’s technology, they have created very strong topical anesthetics that work very well on the gum tissue preventing you from feeling any discomfort while you were having your teeth deep cleaned. The Doctor No longer has to give any injections for deep cleanings here at General and Cosmetic Dentistry of Tampa.
Yes for deep cleaning you need to be numbed
It depends on your pain tolerance. If you request it, your DDS should provide it for you. However, in my 40-year experience, oftentimes a generous application of a good topical anesthetic works quite well and avoids the needle sticks.
Good luck!
Ron H., DDS
Good luck!
Ron H., DDS
You can request anesthesia from the hygienist who should be trained in providing local anesthesia. If the hygienist is not capable, ask for the dentist to administer local anesthesia to help make your deep cleaning comfortable.
Yes, Most of the time a deep cleaning is considered scaling and root planning which requires you to be given smoothing to numb the area for pain relief.
Yes you can request local anesthetic and /or topical anesthetic to help you get through the procedure!
Good Luck !
Dr Marcin
Good Luck !
Dr Marcin
Absolutely!
