Food has quietly moved to one side of your mouth, and you’re not sure when that began. For St. Boniface residents, a check-up and cleaning is a sensible place to raise it.
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Plenty of people shift their chewing without ever deciding to. A twinge on a hard crust, a rough spot against the tongue, or food that packs in somewhere can all nudge you over, and after a while the new side simply feels normal.
An exam gives that habit a possible explanation. Your dentist looks at the teeth, gums, bite and any existing dental work on both sides, and the cleaning that follows deals with buildup. Telling us which side you avoid gives the assessment a useful starting point.
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Even a rough idea, such as upper left or somewhere at the back, helps direct the exam.
The side you’ve been using more has been doing extra work, so it deserves attention too.
An area you’ve been sparing may also collect more plaque, so mention it to your hygienist.
A check-up and a cleaning are often booked together, yet they answer different questions. For someone favouring one side, both have a part to play.
This is where the reason for your avoidance may come to light, or where someone can tell you that nothing obvious turned up.
Plaque and hardened tartar come off with suitable instruments, which also shows how the gums on each side are doing.
What’s causing the change can’t be settled on a web page. It takes an examination, and the findings could point to monitoring, treatment or nothing further.
Your age, oral health and the time since your last appointment all shape the order of things. Here’s a likely outline for someone who comes in with this concern.
Request your visitSay what you’ve stopped chewing on that side and whether heat, cold or pressure sets it off. Add any medication or health changes as well.
Your dentist compares the area in question with the rest of your mouth. If an image would help answer the question, you’ll hear why.
Let your hygienist know ahead of time where it feels touchy. Pressure, vibration and water are all usual sensations during scaling, and the approach can be adjusted.
We go over the findings and what they might mean for your chewing. Then comes a recall recommendation, or a treatment plan if one is called for.
Once you start watching, you’ll probably learn more than you expected. A few plain observations are more helpful than trying to work out a diagnosis yourself.
If the discomfort sharpens or swelling appears, don’t hold on for a routine slot. Phone (204) 338-3003 instead.
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Knowing where it hurts before anyone starts helps your hygienist work with more care in that area. Sensitive teeth and tender gums can change how scaling feels, so it’s worth telling us about them early.
Show your hygienist the exact place before instruments come near it.
A signal you agree on beforehand means you can call a brief stop if that side flares.
Say if a sensation changes partway through, because that detail is also useful.
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After your visit, you’ll have a better idea of whether there’s something to treat or to watch. Pay attention to whether your old habit eases or sticks around.
Ask what the proposed treatment is meant to fix, and what the alternatives are.
Let us know if the avoidance continues, since a change over time can be meaningful.
Many patients come about every six months, though your interval may differ with your needs.
A broken tooth, a new ache on biting or swelling shouldn’t sit until your recall. Call the clinic about it.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)For residents of St. Boniface, which lies within Winnipeg, your check-up and cleaning would take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg.
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Ask our teamOn its own it isn’t a diagnosis, but it can be a clue. People often change sides because something feels different, so it makes sense to have the area examined and find out what’s behind it.
Several things are possible, including sensitivity, a worn or broken filling, tender gums or food trapping. Your dentist would need to look before saying which applies, if any.
New sensitivity or pain with biting, temperature or pressure should be assessed rather than saved for your recall. If you’re unsure how soon to come in, call the clinic and describe what’s happening.
The area still needs cleaning, since buildup there can add to the problem. Telling your hygienist about it lets them change their approach and talk over comfort options with you.
That’s useful information too. You can ask what was checked and what would be worth watching for. If your chewing doesn’t return to normal, tell the clinic so it can be looked at again.
Fill in the form on this page or phone (204) 338-3003, and feel free to mention which side you’ve been favouring. You would be seen at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street.
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St. Boniface residents can send a request for a visit to our McPhillips Street clinic and add a line about what they’ve noticed. Staff will follow up about timing.
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