Brackets and wires give plaque plenty of places to settle, and a toothbrush only reaches so far. For Shaughnessy Park residents wearing braces, this page looks at what routine visits can help with.
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Having braces is one of the reasons your dentist or hygienist might suggest a closer interval between cleanings. Teeth and gums around the hardware still need assessing, and those tricky surfaces are where buildup is likely to collect.
This appointment isn’t about the straightening itself. At our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, a Shaughnessy Park resident with braces gets a look at gums, teeth, and existing work, a cleaning where appropriate, and advice on how to reach what’s hard to reach.
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Your hygienist can show you where your brush is missing, given how your braces sit.
Any puffiness or bleeding around the hardware gets assessed instead of just being put down to the braces.
How often you come in reflects how your mouth is doing while the braces are on.
Your dentist and hygienist handle different parts of your preventive care. Each one works around whatever appliances you have in place.
An examination gives your dentist the chance to spot changes that are easy to miss in a mouth full of metal or ceramic.
Plaque that gets past your brush can harden, and at that point removing it takes professional instruments.
Questions about adjustments or the progress of your treatment belong with whoever is managing your braces. Mention any such concerns so that your care can be understood as a whole.
These stages describe a typical routine visit. Your age, oral health, and how recently you have been seen can all alter them.
Request your visitShare your medical and dental history, including your orthodontic treatment, medications, and any sore areas the braces have caused.
Teeth, gums, and your bite are examined with your hardware in mind. X-rays are brought up if they would be useful.
Instruments clear away plaque and tartar around the brackets, and the hygienist can point out the places that keep getting missed.
You then discuss what was found and how often to return while your braces are on.
There is no need to scrub for days to get your mouth ready. Coming in with your ordinary routine actually gives your hygienist a truer picture of where the trouble spots are.
If you would like, bring the brushes or flossing tools you use now. It is also reasonable to ask about appointment length and estimated costs when you book.
A dental chair and overhead arm in one of our treatment rooms.
Gums and cheeks may already be irritated before anyone starts cleaning. Let the team know which areas are sore, so they can take that into account and explain their approach.
Pointing to the spots that are irritated helps your hygienist work with more care around them.
Getting a quick explanation before scaling begins makes the sensations around your braces less surprising.
Set a signal together so you can ask for a rest without having to say anything.
While the braces stay on
Time spent between appointments matters at least as much as what happens at them. Leave knowing which areas need the most attention from you.
Ask how to get interdental cleaning done with a wire in the way, and which approach is worth trying.
Bleeding that is frequent or increasing should be assessed, even if you suspect the braces are responsible.
Your recall schedule isn’t fixed, so ask whether it should be reviewed when your braces eventually come off.
A broken filling, new pain, or swelling needs a phone call instead of waiting until your next cleaning.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Shaughnessy Park is an area in Winnipeg, and this care takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. A map of the way sits behind the directions link.
Ask for your time through the form or over the phone, and say that you have braces so the appointment can be planned accordingly. You will hear back with a confirmed time.
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Helpful details about check-ups & cleanings in Shaughnessy Park.
Ask our teamOrthodontic treatment and preventive care have different aims. Braces can make it harder to keep surfaces clean, so routine exams and hygiene visits still have a role to play.
You might. Braces are among the factors that can lead your dentist or hygienist to recommend a closer interval, though the actual schedule depends on your oral health.
Scaling can be done on the surfaces that can be reached around your hardware. Ask your hygienist to explain what they were able to do and which spots need more of your own effort.
Yes. Bleeding could signal inflammation, which is one of the reasons an assessment is useful. You will hear what the findings mean and which type of cleaning is suitable.
Children and adults alike are welcome for hygiene appointments. Visits are planned according to age and oral health, so let the clinic know how old the patient is when you ask about a time.
Ask your orthodontic provider first about the braces themselves. If a problem is causing you pain, or you are not sure who to contact, phone our clinic for guidance on your options.
Complete the form here or dial (204) 338-3003. You would be seen at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, after the clinic has replied to settle a time.
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Braces on, brush in hand
Live in Shaughnessy Park? Request a check-up and cleaning at our McPhillips Street clinic, and tell us about your braces when you get in touch.
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