You called about tartar, and now someone is talking about an exam as well. If you are from Meadows West and wondering why the two get paired, here is the reasoning and what to ask.
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A cleaning deals with what is on your teeth. A check-up looks for what might be happening to them, such as a cavity starting or a change in your gums. Polished teeth can feel wonderful and still have an issue that nobody has examined yet.
That doesn’t mean both must happen on every occasion, as their schedules can differ. Meadows West is an area in Winnipeg, and residents who come to our McPhillips Street clinic can ask which parts are actually due for them, and why.
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Your hygienist deals with buildup, while your dentist assesses and diagnoses what is going on.
Find out at booking what your history suggests you need this time around.
Any X-ray or added step should come with an explanation that makes sense to you.
Neither half replaces the other, and comparing what each gives you may help when you are deciding what to request.
Removing deposits is valuable on its own, although that isn’t the same as diagnosing the health of each tooth.
The dentist’s assessment is where concerns get identified, explained, and placed in order of priority with you.
When you were last examined makes a difference to what is suggested. If you know the approximate date, share it with the clinic as you request your visit.
This sequence applies when the exam and cleaning share a visit. Yours may be split or ordered differently, depending on your needs and what is due.
Request your visitSay that the cleaning was your main reason for booking, and mention anything else on your mind. Your medical background and medications get reviewed too.
Your teeth, gums, bite, and any previous work are looked over, and records are discussed as needed. The dentist tells you plainly what they see.
Your hygienist talks through the type of cleaning that suits your gums, then gets to work. Heavier buildup can require longer or an additional appointment.
We finish with home-care advice and a sense of when each service should be repeated. Your cleaning may come due at a different pace from your exam.
It is fine to say that you phoned about a cleaning. Mention when you last had an exam and any X-rays, as that information helps the clinic talk through what makes sense to schedule.
Unsure about the price of either part? Asking for an estimate of each one, and how your plan treats them, is a sensible question at this stage.
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Sometimes wanting just a cleaning is really a wish not to hear bad news. If that is part of it, you can say so, and you can ask for the findings to be explained one at a time.
Ask your dentist to start with what is most pressing, then work through whatever else was noticed.
Finding out about a problem isn’t the same as agreeing to treatment on the spot, so ask about your options.
Let your hygienist know where your mouth is sensitive, and talk about what would make things easier.
Keeping the two on track
Once you know your exam and hygiene timing may not match, it helps to keep them straight. Ask for both before you go, so your next call to the clinic is simple.
Write down the suggested timing for each service, in case one comes around sooner than the other.
Get clear on what, if anything, needs treating now and what your dentist simply wants to look at again.
Your hygienist’s advice on brushing and interdental cleaning is yours to take home and use daily.
Something new start up well before your next exam? Call rather than holding off until then.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Exams and cleanings are both provided at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Tap the directions link to see the way on a map.
Say which service you had in mind on the form or over the phone. The clinic will respond to work out what is due and confirm a time.
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Helpful details about check-ups & cleanings in Meadows West.
Ask our teamThat depends on your history and when you were last examined. Tell the clinic what you’re after and when your last exam was, and they can explain what is appropriate for your visit.
Some problems don’t cause symptoms early on, so feeling well doesn’t rule them out. An exam gives the dentist a chance to identify changes that you would have no way of noticing.
They are often booked together, although they don’t have to be, and they can follow separate schedules. Ask what would work given your needs and the amount of time required.
Generally, your dentist assesses and diagnoses, while your hygienist focuses on removing buildup and coaching you on home care. Either of them can answer questions about their part of the visit.
You can certainly ask. Costs depend on the examination, cleaning time, and any further services recommended, and what your plan covers varies, so an estimate is the place to start.
Talk it over with your dentist, who can explain what the image would show and how leaving it out may limit the assessment. You are welcome to ask why it is being suggested.
Use the form on this page, or call (204) 338-3003 and say which you were hoping for. Care is at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, once the clinic has confirmed your time.
If your check-up turns up something beyond routine care, you can read about these options first. Your dentist will advise you on whether any of them applies.
Explore general dentistry in Winnipeg for check-ups, cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, emergencies and children’s dental care.
Explore serviceLearn how scaling and root planing in Winnipeg removes buildup below the gumline, smooths root surfaces and supports healing from gum disease.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Tell us what you came for
If you live in Meadows West, send a request for a cleaning, an exam, or both at our McPhillips Street clinic. We’ll get back to you with what is appropriate.
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