Some people relax once they can picture the sequence: what comes first, what the dentist is doing, and when it is over. If that is you, this page lays out the treatment visit in order. Southdale residents having gum contouring are treated at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
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By the time you sit down for treatment, the planning is already done. Your margins have been measured, the bone checked and the approach agreed. The visit itself moves through numbing, marking, reshaping and making sure bleeding has stopped.
Southdale is in Winnipeg, and patients from there come to our McPhillips Street clinic for both the planning and the procedure. If you would like each step explained as it happens, say so at the start.
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Measurements and the chosen method are settled at an earlier visit.
Local anaesthetic is the first step once you are in the chair.
Asking what is happening at any point is completely reasonable.
The steps differ somewhat between a soft-tissue change and one that also involves bone. Your plan will already say which applies.
When bone sits comfortably below the new edge, the gum is reshaped on its own. A dental laser may be the instrument, or the dentist may prefer another precise tool.
Here the dentist opens the gum to reach the bone, which may be adjusted so it sits further from the planned margin, before the tissue is secured in place.
If you’re unsure which visit you are booked for, ask before the day so you can plan for the recovery that goes with it.
Here is the general shape of a contouring appointment. Your dentist may adjust it to suit what was planned.
Request your visitLocal anaesthetic is placed and given time to work before the dentist goes further.
The agreed edge is outlined on the gum so the reshaping follows the plan.
Gum, and in crown lengthening possibly bone, is shaped to the marked position.
The dentist makes sure the area has stopped bleeding and gives you directions before you leave.
It helps to revisit your plan before treatment: which teeth, which method and what recovery is likely. Questions that come up at home are worth jotting down for the visit.
If your gums have become sore or are bleeding since the assessment, let the clinic know, because health concerns are dealt with first.
A reception counter with a clear screen and plants, and a seating area by window blinds.
The anaesthetic is there so that the reshaping itself is comfortable, and you may still be aware of touch or pressure. If anything feels sharp, let the dentist know straight away.
Agree a simple signal at the start so you can pause things if you need to.
Tenderness depends on how many teeth were treated and whether bone was involved.
Comfort measures and care directions are explained before you head home.
The days that follow
The gumline changes the moment treatment ends, but it isn’t finished. Redness, swelling and an uneven look are part of the early stage, and the final contour takes longer to emerge.
Keep to what you were told about cleaning, rinsing, food and medication.
The follow-up checks closure and plaque control and removes sutures where used.
Over time the margin settles, and only then are final restorative choices made.
Worried about how the area is healing? Call (204) 338-3003 rather than sending a request online.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Every step, from the planning visit through the procedure and review, happens at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg.
The form asks for a time; it doesn’t lock one in. You’ll hear from the clinic to confirm.
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Helpful details about gum contouring in Southdale.
Ask our teamThe plan is set beforehand. On the day, the dentist marks the agreed margin and carries it out, though you can still ask questions first.
That is a fair thing to ask your dentist directly, since it depends on the instrument and technique chosen for your treatment.
Not always. Sutures are used in some procedures, especially when gum is repositioned, and they are removed at the follow-up if placed.
Tell the dentist if you need a pause. Agreeing on a signal before starting makes that easier.
Not on the day. The gum looks different while healing, and the margin matures over time before the result can be judged.
Start with an assessment at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg. Call (204) 338-3003 or use the form to request one.
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