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The cup that never leaves your hand

General Dentistry for Downtown Winnipeg Residents

A sweetened coffee at nine, a pop at two, and something to sip in between. Downtown Winnipeg residents can ask how that pattern affects their teeth at our McPhillips Street clinic.

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How often, not just how much

Frequent sips give plaque more chances.

Plaque feeds on sugar and produces acid that can gradually damage enamel. So one sweet drink finished with lunch is a different situation from the same drink nursed over an entire afternoon, because teeth get repeated exposure instead of a single one. Snacks work in a similar way. Nobody has to give up everything they enjoy, but it does help to understand which of your habits matter most.

Downtown Winnipeg residents who want an honest read on this are seen at our clinic on McPhillips Street. Early decay is often quiet, and it can hide between teeth or under an older filling, so routine examinations and suitable X-rays can pick up what you cannot feel. Tell the hygienist what your typical day looks like. Home-care advice works better when it reflects your real routine.

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Describe a normal day

What you drink, how often and over how long tells the dentist far more than a guess.

Early signs can be silent

A new reaction to sweets or cold is worth reporting, but the absence of pain proves little.

Advice that fits your life

Suggestions focus on the areas of your mouth that need attention and on habits you can realistically change.

Depending on what is found

From prevention to repair

Check-ups & Cleanings is the natural home for a review of your habits. Should decay turn up, Dental Fillings explains the repair, while other cards cover more involved problems.

Have an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.

Putting your habits on the table

Be candid. It makes the advice better.

No one needs a perfect food diary, and you will not be scolded for your coffee order.

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  1. 01

    Tell it like it is

    Mention your usual drinks and snacks, along with any spots that twinge when something sweet or cold hits them.

  2. 02

    Get the examination

    Your teeth, gums and existing dental work are reviewed, with X-rays recommended only when clinically appropriate.

  3. 03

    Choose one change

    Ask which single adjustment the dentist or hygienist would make first, given what they found in your mouth.

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Winnipeg North Dental

Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6
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Where to have this checked

Your assessment takes place on McPhillips Street.

We see Downtown Winnipeg residents at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Check the directions link on this page ahead of your appointment.

A persistent toothache or a visible hole that has started to hurt is better handled by telephoning the clinic on (204) 338-3003.

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 general dentistry in Downtown Winnipeg.

Ask our team
Is black coffee a problem for cavities the way sweet coffee is?

Sugar is the main concern where cavities are involved, so what you add to the cup matters. Coffee may leave surface stain as well, and polishing during a cleaning can address some of that.

Are sugar-free or diet drinks fine, then?

They are a fair thing to ask about, since the answer depends on the rest of your habits and on what your teeth look like. Include them when you describe your routine.

Would sipping through the day make me need more frequent visits?

It might if you are getting frequent cavities, which is one reason a shorter interval can be recommended. There is no universal schedule, so ask what fits your mouth right now.

Which is worse, snacking or a big dessert?

Frequency tends to be the bigger issue, since repeated small treats keep bringing sugar back to your teeth. Your hygienist can help you think about your own pattern.

Can a new sensitivity to sweets mean I already have a cavity?

It can have several causes, and decay is one of them. Have it assessed rather than guessing, particularly if the reaction is new or keeps happening in one spot.

How can Downtown Winnipeg residents request a habits-and-cavities check?

Send the form on this page or phone (204) 338-3003, mentioning what you would like reviewed. You will have a confirmed time once the clinic has followed up with you.

An honest read

Find out what your daily cup is doing.

Downtown Winnipeg residents can ask for a general dentistry visit using the form below. Expect to hear from the clinic about available times.

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