Gums can draw back so slowly that one day you simply notice more tooth showing. For River Trail residents wondering what that means, a check-up and cleaning is a calm way to find out.
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A gumline that has moved can expose some of the root, which isn’t covered by the same hard enamel as the rest of the tooth. You might notice a darker band near the gum, a little notch, or a twinge when you are brushing. Sometimes there are no symptoms worth mentioning at all.
A routine visit includes looking at your gums and, where appropriate, measuring them. River Trail residents receive this care at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, and you can ask to have any receded areas pointed out and explained.
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Gum measurements give your team something more exact than how things look in a mirror.
Tell your hygienist where exposed areas are sensitive, and talk through what might help.
Ask for a look at your technique, since how you brush is part of your home-care discussion.
Your exam addresses what has changed and whether it needs treatment. Your cleaning then removes what can irritate gums, and leaves room to discuss how you look after them.
Your dentist considers your gumline alongside your wider oral health, then explains what they find and what it may mean.
Your hygienist can work around sensitive spots with your input, removing buildup and looking at how you clean at home.
Recession has more than one possible cause, and appearance alone doesn’t tell the whole story. What’s behind yours, and whether it needs treatment, is decided through an assessment.
Here is a likely shape for your visit. Your own appointment will follow your history, your oral health, and what your team finds on the day.
Request your visitPoint to the teeth that look longer or feel sensitive, and mention how long you have been aware of them. Medications and health history are covered as well.
Your gums and teeth are examined, and measurements or images may be discussed. Your dentist then explains whether the changes look significant.
Your hygienist explains the cleaning that suits your gums and works through plaque and tartar. Some mouths call for extra time or another session.
You go over home care, any treatment that is being recommended, and when the area should be looked at again. Timing depends on your individual findings.
Since brushing technique may come up, it helps to think about what you currently use and how firmly you tend to scrub. Photos of your smile from a few years ago can also be a helpful comparison.
Has a gum become swollen or painful, or does a tooth feel loose? Please phone the clinic and describe it, so you aren’t left waiting for a routine appointment.
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Roots near the gumline can react more strongly than the rest of a tooth, which may make you nervous about a cleaning. Your hygienist can’t tell what you are feeling unless you say, so keep talking.
Name the teeth you’re worried about before the scaling begins, so they can be discussed in advance.
Say something if a spot feels sharp during your cleaning, so your hygienist can respond to it.
Work out a simple way of signalling for a rest before your hygienist starts on your teeth.
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Your next steps depend on what was found, so ask to have them spelled out. Whether you have been told to watch or to treat, knowing your plan makes daily care more purposeful.
Ask your hygienist to review your technique, including the pressure you use around the areas that concern you.
Find out what would be worth reporting, whether that’s new sensitivity, swelling, or more visible tooth.
Your dentist or hygienist will suggest when your gums should be rechecked, based on your results.
If something about your gums worries you between appointments, call the clinic for advice.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Please come to Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, for your appointment. A directions link is provided for your convenience in planning the trip.
To request a visit, complete the form or phone the clinic, noting your gum concerns. You will then hear back about the available arrangements.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about check-ups & cleanings in River Trail.
Ask our teamOne possible reason is that your gums have receded, leaving more of the tooth visible. Your dentist can look at the area and tell you what they see, along with what may be contributing to it.
Not necessarily. Gum disease is one possible factor, but there can be others. Your exam, including measurements if needed, helps your dentist work out what applies in your own case.
It’s a reasonable question to ask. Bring your concern to your hygienist, who can review your technique and talk about what would suit your gums and teeth.
Sensitive areas may be more noticeable during scaling, so point them out before starting. You can talk over what to expect and let your hygienist know if something feels uncomfortable.
A cleaning removes buildup, and that shouldn’t be thought of as a way of restoring a gumline that has moved. Ask your dentist what your findings mean and which options, if any, apply.
Recording your gum measurements gives a point of comparison for future visits. Ask how yours were recorded and how often your team would like to reassess them.
You may use the form on this page or call (204) 338-3003, and mention what you’ve noticed. Your care would be at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, with timing confirmed by the clinic.
An assessment might lead to further recommendations for your gums or for exposed areas. These pages give you background to read before you talk things through.
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Living in River Trail and curious about your gums? Send a request to our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, name the teeth that concern you, and we’ll be in contact.
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