A fall, a hit or a sports injury can take a tooth with no time to prepare. When the immediate problem has been handled, Scotia Heights residents can ask about implant planning at our McPhillips Street clinic.
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Unlike a tooth that fails gradually, an injury gives you no chance to think about replacement beforehand. You may be dealing with a gap you never expected, along with soreness and a sense of pressure to fix it right away.
An implant is one possibility, but injuries can affect more than the tooth that is gone, so planning starts with understanding what else was involved. For anyone in Scotia Heights, that means a careful look at bone, gums and the remaining teeth at our clinic in Winnipeg.
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Recent injuries, ongoing pain or swelling call for a phone call, and implant planning can wait for its own time.
A blow can involve neighbouring teeth, bone or gums too, and these are checked when the site is assessed.
Implant treatment proceeds in planned phases, leaving you room to consider your choices about the gap.
Planning after an injury covers the site itself and everything around it. Both help determine whether an implant is sensible, and if so, when.
Bone and gum tissue in the area are evaluated, since the final restoration needs enough support and a gum line that can be kept clean.
Adjacent and opposing teeth may have taken part of the same impact, even when they look undamaged, so they deserve attention too.
Age matters here, because a young person who is still growing may not be ready for an implant even after a dental injury. Parents should raise this at assessment.
This sketches a typical planning conversation following an injury. It isn’t emergency guidance, and your own sequence may differ depending on what was damaged.
Request your visitDescribe how the injury happened, when it occurred and what treatment you have already had for it.
Teeth, gums and bite are examined, with attention to anything the original impact might also have affected.
Three-dimensional imaging provides more information on the bone and anatomy where a replacement would need to go.
You can then compare an implant with other replacements and ask about timing, grafting and what could come first.
If you were treated elsewhere after the accident, a summary of what was done gives useful context. Don’t worry if you have few details, since an examination can still go ahead.
If an insurer or another party is involved with the accident, ask them what documentation they need. The clinic can’t predict what a third party will cover.
Reception and waiting spaces inside the clinic.
Losing a tooth unexpectedly can bring frustration and self-consciousness, and it can make the dental chair feel less welcoming than before. You can tell the clinician how the experience has affected you.
Tell the clinician which spots remain tender so that they know before beginning to examine them.
If a visible gap makes you self-conscious, ask what temporary choices might exist while you plan.
Ask for one decision at a time if the whole recovery and replacement process seems like too much.
If you go ahead
A restored implant needs daily cleaning, professional maintenance and bite review, just like any other. If sports or a risky activity caused the injury, it’s also worth asking what protection makes sense for you.
Plaque remains a concern around an implant, so ask for help with any areas that are tough to reach.
Let the clinic know about any loosening of the crown or new discomfort when you press down.
If you returned to contact sports, ask how to protect your new restoration and your other teeth.
A new injury, or pain that can’t wait, is a reason to call (204) 338-3003. Please don’t rely on the appointment form for that.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Implant assessments for Scotia Heights residents happen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB.
Non-urgent planning requests can go through the form, and an appointment is only set after the clinic has responded to you.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dental implants in Scotia Heights.
Ask our teamPhone (204) 338-3003 and explain what happened rather than sending a form. Any care would take place at the clinic at 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
It depends on what the injury affected and how the site is healing. Timing is decided after examination and imaging, and it can vary a great deal from person to person.
That root has to be evaluated first. Your dentist can tell you whether the tooth could be saved or whether removal and a replacement would need to be discussed.
Growth is one factor that affects implant timing, so a young person may need another approach for a while. Ask about this at an assessment.
No. Bridges and removable replacements exist as well. Comparing them against your bone, your remaining teeth and your goals helps you pick what suits you.
See what to do when a dental problem can’t wait, read about extractions when a root can’t be kept, or explore bridges as another replacement.
Contact Winnipeg North Dental for urgent help with tooth pain, swelling, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost restorations and dental injuries.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Ready to think about the gap?
Scotia Heights residents with a non-urgent question can ask for a visit to our Winnipeg clinic, and you will be contacted about a suitable time.
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