General Dentistry for Brooklands Residents

That is the first question to ask. A filling, crown or root canal therapy may be possible, and some findings can be monitored. Remaining structure, support, cracks, infection and your goals all count.

It is used when a simple approach would not remove the tooth predictably. A small incision may be made, a limited amount of bone removed or the tooth divided into pieces.

Choose soft foods that are cool or lukewarm, and chew away from the area. Your own instructions take priority over any general advice.

This painful inflammation can occur if the protective clot is lost or breaks down. Follow directions on smoking, straws, rinsing and cleaning, and call if pain gets worse after a few days.

Phone about increasing swelling, fever, drainage, a bad taste, numbness outside the expected course or pain that climbs significantly after a few days. Trouble breathing or swallowing calls for emergency medical care.

Gum healing happens over days to weeks, and the socket and bone keep changing for longer. How complex the procedure was, its location, your health and smoking can all play a part.

An implant, a bridge or a partial denture may come up, depending on the location, your bite and bone. Comparing them takes an examination and a treatment plan, and replacement is not always recommended.

Ask for an assessment using the form on this page, or by calling (204) 338-3003 if it is painful or swollen. The clinic follows up to confirm any appointment you request.