A strong gag reflex, a stiff jaw, or a back that hates lying flat can make dental work feel daunting. Parkview Pointe residents can raise these with us before implant care at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
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Some people aren’t afraid of surgery so much as of the practical business of treatment: impressions, keeping the mouth open, staying reclined. If that’s you, it can be enough to put off asking about an implant, even when a missing tooth really does bother you.
Implant care involves imaging, records, a surgical appointment and later fitting visits, so there are several moments when these concerns might come up. Parkview Pointe residents can talk them over ahead of time at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. Being open early lets you ask what could be done and find out what can’t be promised.
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Knowing about a gag reflex or sore jaw before a visit begins is far more useful than finding out midway.
Records, surgery and fitting each demand different things of your body, so ask what each one will involve.
Conditions that affect your neck, back, breathing or jaw are worth including when your history gets reviewed.
Knowing what each phase generally asks of you makes it easier to pinpoint the moments you’d want to ask about in advance.
Planning relies on an exam, records and three-dimensional imaging, then placement of the implant in bone. Your position and how long your mouth stays open could both be worth asking about.
Once bone has healed around the implant, an abutment and restoration are fitted. Hygiene and bite reviews then continue, bringing further appointments over the years.
Answers may vary with your treatment plan. Please treat these as prompts to ask about, not as a description of what any visit will include.
An initial appointment is a good time to get specific. Vague worries are harder to address, whereas saying that lying flat hurts your lower back gives everyone something to work with.
Request your visitList the physical issues that have made past dental visits harder, and which of them you’re most concerned about.
Teeth, gums, bite and your general health are reviewed to help determine whether an implant is a realistic path.
If imaging is needed, tell whoever is positioning you if something feels awkward or if you need a moment.
Find out which of your concerns can be managed, which steps can’t be avoided, and whether alternatives might suit you better.
It’s easy to forget details once you’re at the appointment. Think about past visits and note what caused you the most trouble, along with anything that seemed to help.
Tell the clinic when you request your appointment if you need anything considered ahead of time, so you can ask what’s possible.
An adjustable treatment chair, and an office chair by a sunny window.
Plenty of people have bodies that don’t cooperate with a dental chair, and there’s no reason to be embarrassed. It’s simply useful information for anybody caring for you.
Agree beforehand on how to indicate that you need a stop, particularly since talking is difficult mid-procedure.
Say so if lying back has become uncomfortable, and ask how the chair’s position might be changed for you.
Ask which choices are available for your surgical visit, and what each could mean for your health and your day.
Keeping it manageable
A good maintenance routine has to be something you can do. If a stiff jaw or gag reflex gets in the way of cleaning at the back of your mouth, ask for ideas, because plaque left around an implant can harm the supporting tissue.
Ask which brushes or aids may suit you if reaching around the restoration sets off gagging.
Bring up any change in your physical abilities at maintenance visits, since your cleaning needs could change with it.
If your implant restoration moves, bleeds or hurts under pressure, or if cleaning under it gets hard, contact the clinic.
Call (204) 338-3003 for anything urgent such as swelling. Online forms aren’t for pressing problems.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Parkview Pointe residents receive implant assessment and treatment at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Phoning lets you mention anything physical we should know about. If you use the form, the clinic answers to discuss timing, as no slot is held automatically.
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Helpful details about dental implants in Parkview Pointe.
Ask our teamMention them when you phone (204) 338-3003, or when the clinic replies to your form. Visits are at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
A gag reflex on its own doesn’t tell you whether an implant suits you. Bring it up early so you can talk about records, surgery and cleaning with that in mind.
Mention this at the assessment, especially for back teeth, since access matters for treatment and for keeping the area clean. Your clinician can review how it affects your options.
Ask about this directly, since positioning needs may differ from one appointment to the next. Explaining why reclining is hard will help you get a clear answer.
Implant care happens in phases that are set largely by healing, so several visits are normal. You can ask how many to expect for your plan.
Perhaps. A bridge, or a removable denture, involves its own steps and upkeep. Comparing what each one asks physically is a fair part of choosing.
If an implant’s stages seem like too much, you can read about bridges or dentures. Our page on check-ups and cleanings describes routine visits too.
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Parkview Pointe residents may request an implant consultation at our Winnipeg clinic. The office will get in touch to work out your appointment.
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