What should I do if a temporary crown comes off at home?+
Phone the clinic and describe what happened, then follow the advice you are given. Keep the crown if you have it, and ask about this possibility before you leave after it is placed.
How often would maintenance visits be needed?+
Intervals depend on your gums, restorations and home care, so no single schedule applies. Once treatment is complete, ask what frequency is being recommended and why.
Could some follow-up be handled closer to where I live?+
Ask about this during planning. Whether another office could be involved depends on your care and the stage you are at, and it is better to discuss it before treatment begins.
Can I group several appointments into one trip?+
You can certainly ask. Some treatment steps need healing or laboratory time between them, which limits how much can be combined, so the answer will vary by stage.
What would make a return visit more urgent than planned?+
Pain, swelling, a broken restoration or anything else that worries you is a reason to call. Ask what to watch for after each stage, because it can differ.
How would an East St. Paul resident begin?+
Ring (204) 338-3003 or send the form on this page, and a staff member will reply. Your assessment and any further visits would be at our clinic in Winnipeg.