A doctor’s prescription settled things for a while, and now the swelling or pain has crept back. Phone our McPhillips Street clinic so a dentist can look for what is behind it.
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You did what seemed sensible. A walk-in or family doctor saw your swollen face or sore gum, gave you a prescription and suggested you see a dentist. Things calmed down, so you let that last part slide. Now the bad taste or throbbing is back. If you live in Linden Woods and this sounds familiar, it is time to have the tooth itself assessed.
Medication can have a place when it is clinically indicated, but it does not repair a decayed, fractured or damaged tooth. At Winnipeg North Dental, on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, the dentist works on finding the cause through your history, an examination and any necessary X-rays. From there, you can discuss treatment aimed at the source of the trouble.
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Have the name, dose and dates of any prescription ready when you get in touch.
An examination is how the actual dental cause of the trouble can be identified.
Returning symptoms are a good reason to call, now that you have seen the pattern.
Feeling better after medication is genuine relief. It can also make it hard to tell how much of the underlying issue remains, and that is the question an assessment takes up.
Your medical visit is part of the story, so pass along as much of it as you can recall.
Several things can sit behind an episode that keeps returning, and an X-ray may help when it is appropriate.
Returning swelling can escalate. If you are having a hard time breathing or swallowing, your face is severely swollen, bleeding will not stop, you have lost consciousness or you have a serious facial injury, call 911 or get emergency medical care.
Expect the appointment to be shaped by what has come back and how quickly. These are the broad stages, and the dentist will adapt them as needed.
Request your visitOn the phone, say that this has happened before, that you took medication and that the symptoms have returned. The clinic will ask how quickly things are moving.
At the visit, give the dentist the sequence: first symptoms, the doctor’s appointment, the prescription and what has happened since.
A look at the area, with X-rays when they make sense, is aimed at finding out what has been driving these episodes.
The dentist reviews your diagnosis and what is realistic. Any definitive care that cannot be completed then gets arranged for another day.
Having the pharmacy label or a photo of it means you do not need to remember drug names under stress. If you still have a current prescription, follow your prescriber’s directions, and bring up any questions.
Please do not restart leftover pills on your own, and do not hold any medicine against the gum. Ask the clinic or your prescriber instead.
A dental chair and the window seating in the waiting area.
Most people put off a phone call once the pain has gone away. There is no need to apologize or explain why the dental part of the advice took a while. What counts is that you are getting to it now.
A simple account of what happened is all that anyone needs from you.
If you fear losing the tooth, say so, so that the question can be addressed.
A clear explanation of the cause may make the remaining steps feel more worthwhile.
Breaking the cycle
The aim is to deal with the cause, rather than waiting for another flare. That may take more than one visit, so try to see the plan through.
Even when symptoms ease again, keep any appointment made for definitive treatment.
If medication is prescribed, take it as directed, and ask if you have questions.
Let the office know if swelling, fever or a bad taste returns between visits.
Questions about your plan, or any change in your symptoms, can be raised at (204) 338-3003.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Linden Woods is in Winnipeg. Residents coming in about a tooth like this are seen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6. In the photo you can spot the white sign above the windows and glass entrance.
Because recurring swelling or pain may be urgent, call (204) 338-3003 instead of sending the form. Requests on the form are meant for non-urgent matters, and a time is secure only once the clinic has confirmed it.
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Helpful details about emergency dentistry in Linden Woods.
Ask our teamMedicine may ease an infection for a while, but it cannot repair decay or a fracture that might be contributing. A dentist needs to examine the area to see what is behind the return of your symptoms.
That is a conversation you can have with your doctor, but it would not replace a dental assessment. If the source is a tooth, you will want a dentist to examine it and go over the treatment options.
Only if they are clinically indicated. The dentist assesses your situation first, and medication may or may not be part of your plan. It helps to report what you have already taken.
Yes, please do. It is simply useful information, and nobody needs to be judgmental about it. Mention what you were given and about how much you took, and bring any questions.
Facial swelling should prompt a call, even if it seems milder than before. If it becomes severe or spreads rapidly, or affects your breathing or swallowing, call 911 or get emergency medical care.
Tell the clinic about the medical visit and share what you were told, as well as you can recall it. You can also ask whether any paperwork you were given would be useful to the dentist.
Call (204) 338-3003 and explain the sequence: the earlier episode, the medication, and the return of symptoms. If you need to be seen, your visit will be at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
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Time for the dental part
Call about returning pain, swelling or a bad taste. If you are feeling well and simply want this assessed, the form below is an option, and the clinic will contact you to confirm a time.
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