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Emergency Dentistry for West St. Paul Residents

Leaving home for an urgent dental visit means bringing what you need the first time. Call our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, then gather the items that matter.

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What to Bring When You Come Into Winnipeg for Urgent Care

West St. Paul lies outside the City of Winnipeg, so residents with an urgent dental problem come into the city for care at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street. Once you have left the house, you cannot pop back for a medication list or the crown sitting on the bathroom counter. A few minutes of preparation can spare you that.

Start by phoning, before you head out. We will ask about your symptoms so we can advise you on how soon you should be seen, and whether there is anything to do beforehand. Then use this page as your checklist.

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Make the call first

A conversation with the clinic before you leave lets you find out when you should be coming in.

Bring the tooth or piece

Anything that broke or came out should travel with you, stored the way this page describes.

Bring your information

Medications, allergies and coverage details are much easier to share when they are right there with you.

Depending on what happened

Carrying a tooth, or carrying dental work.

How you look after a saved tooth or restoration depends on what it is. Keep these general steps in mind as you get ready to leave.

A tooth that was knocked out or broken

For a knocked-out adult tooth, time matters a great deal, so it needs immediate care. Do not delay leaving in order to gather extras.

  • Pick up a knocked-out adult tooth by the crown only.
  • Rinse off any dirt lightly, and do not scrub it.
  • Keep it wet in milk or a tooth-preservation solution for the trip.
  • Collect broken fragments you can find, and bring them too.

A lost filling, crown or bridge

Losing dental work can leave a tooth painful, sharp or vulnerable. It still helps if you keep whatever came off and let the dentist see it.

  • Put the restoration in a small clean container with a lid.
  • Leave it out of your mouth instead of gluing it back.
  • Eat only soft foods before your visit, and stay away from sticky ones.
  • Remember to mention how and when it came off.

A baby tooth that has been knocked out should not be put back in. Tell us what happened when you phone, and we can go from there.

When you get to the clinic

Where each thing you bring gets used.

Everything on your list has a purpose. Here is how an urgent visit usually unfolds, and where those items come in.

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  1. 01

    On the phone, before you leave

    Your description of what happened, when it started and how it is changing helps the clinic work out how urgent your situation is.

  2. 02

    At the examination

    Your medication and allergy list goes to the dentist with your symptoms. Saved pieces can be looked at too, and X-rays may be taken as needed.

  3. 03

    During immediate care

    Your dentist concentrates on what cannot wait, whether that means handling pain or infection or protecting a damaged tooth.

  4. 04

    Before you head home

    Ask for the diagnosis and options to be explained, and find out whether a further visit to Winnipeg should be planned.

Your checklist

Five things that are easy to leave behind.

Keep this list simple, and do not let it slow you down if an adult tooth has been knocked out. Bring what you can reach quickly, and simply tell us about the rest.

Do not set off for a dental clinic with difficulty breathing or swallowing, severe facial swelling, heavy bleeding that will not stop, a serious facial injury or after losing consciousness. Those situations call for 911 or emergency medical care.

Before you lock the door

  • Your identification.
  • Any CDCP or insurance details that apply to you.
  • A written list of medications and allergies.
  • The saved tooth, fragment or restoration, stored safely.
  • Your notes on symptoms and any questions you have.
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Consultation room at Winnipeg North Dental with a seascape painting and a potted plant by the window

The navy bench by the window, and a consultation room with a seascape on its wall.

Arriving a little frazzled

You can catch your breath when you get here.

Leaving home in a hurry with a sore mouth can be stressful. When you arrive, let the clinic know if you are feeling rattled, and tell the dentist what you would like explained.

Forgot something?

If an item got left behind, say so. Explain what you can remember, and ask how to supply the rest.

Worried about your tooth?

Ask the dentist to look at any saved pieces, and explain what they may or may not mean for your treatment.

Thinking about the trip back?

If you are concerned about how you will feel getting home afterward, raise it before treatment begins.

Heading back out of the city

Bring home answers as well.

A trip into Winnipeg is a good reason to get your questions answered in person. Before leaving the clinic, make sure you know what the next stage involves.

01

Ask about another visit

If treatment could not be completed, ask how many more visits to expect and about how long each one may take.

02

Note what to bring next time

Find out if any further paperwork or information is needed so that a later appointment goes smoothly.

03

Know whom to call

Keep the clinic’s number on your phone in case symptoms change once you are back in West St. Paul.

Questions after you have returned home? A phone call may be all it takes.

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Where West St. Paul Residents Come for Care

Urgent care takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. The directions link can help you map out your trip to the clinic.

Please call (204) 338-3003 before leaving home with an urgent problem. The form sends a request only, which the clinic must then confirm, so it does not hold a time for you.

Questions about coverage?

Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.

A little clarity before your visit

Your questions, answered.

Helpful details about emergency dentistry in West St. Paul.

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What should I do first if I have a dental emergency outside Winnipeg?

Call before you set out, unless your symptoms call for emergency medical care. By discussing what has happened, we can help you understand how soon to be seen and what to bring.

What is the safest way to carry a knocked-out tooth in the car?

Keep an adult tooth in milk or tooth-preservation solution so it does not dry out, and hold it by the crown when you handle it. Then seek care immediately, because timing affects whether it may be replanted.

I can’t find all my paperwork. Should I still come in?

Do not let missing paperwork delay care for an urgent problem. Bring what you have, and tell us about anything missing when you speak with the clinic.

Should I keep a broken crown even if it is in pieces?

Yes, hang on to whatever you have. Bring all the pieces along, since the dentist can examine them while deciding on the next step for your tooth.

Do I need any dental records from another clinic?

They are not something you need to track down before seeking urgent care. Mention where you have been treated, and ask whether records would help with any later treatment.

How can West St. Paul residents contact you before leaving home?

Phone (204) 338-3003. Describe your symptoms, and ask any questions you have about getting ready, since calling ahead lets the clinic advise you before you make the trip.

Before you leave home

Talk to the clinic, then gather your things.

Phone (204) 338-3003 about an urgent concern. A question that can wait may be sent through the request form instead.

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