McPhillips Street, in the northern part of the city, is where you will find us. Here is the plain version of what gum contouring is, how it is decided and what happens from first visit to final review.
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Gum contouring removes or reshapes selected gum tissue so the line around your teeth looks more even, or so more natural tooth shows. It may be done for appearance alone or to prepare for cosmetic or restorative work.
Winnipeg North Dental is at 2358 McPhillips Street, and every stage happens there. Measurements come first, because the bone under the gum determines how far a margin can move and still stay stable and easy to keep clean.
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The supporting bone sets the practical limit on where a new gum margin can sit.
The area being treated is numbed before any tissue is reshaped.
A follow-up looks at closure and plaque control once healing is underway.
Which one applies comes down to the gap between the proposed gumline and the bone beneath it.
Selected tissue is taken away or reshaped using a laser or another precise instrument, chosen to suit the case.
A surgical approach used when bone sits too close to where the gumline needs to go, or when more natural tooth has to be exposed.
A dental laser is not suitable for everything. Access, tissue thickness and any need for bone adjustment all affect the technique.
No two plans are identical, but most follow this sequence once your dentist has decided treatment is suitable.
Request your visitYour gum health, tooth proportions and lip movement are reviewed, with photos taken and gum levels measured against neighbouring teeth.
Proposed margins are set against tooth width, midline and smile curve. Thickness of the tissue and position of the bone are also checked.
After local anaesthetic, the planned line is marked, the tissue is reshaped and any bleeding is brought under control.
You return so the healing can be examined and any sutures removed. The margin goes on settling for some time after that.
Is it one tooth or the whole smile? Is the goal appearance alone, or are veneers or crowns part of the plan? Do you see it at rest or only when smiling broadly? Your answers give the assessment a clear starting point.
Ask for an estimate and the expected number of appointments when the plan is clear. Coverage depends on your own plan.
Reception and treatment space at our McPhillips Street clinic.
Local anaesthetic handles comfort during the procedure. Soreness afterward depends on the extent of treatment, and you will get directions and comfort measures that reflect yours.
Let us know if you feel anxious so the sequence can be walked through first.
Speak up, or signal, if you feel something unexpected and would like the work to stop.
Leave the treated area undisturbed and follow what you were told about food, rinsing and medication.
Afterward
Tissue often looks red, puffy or slightly uneven early on. That says little about how the finished margin will look.
Good plaque control matters while tissue heals, so use the cleaning method you were shown for this stage.
The review lets your dentist see how the tissue has closed and remove sutures where they were placed.
Scans, impressions or bonding may need to hold off until the margin has matured.
Something not healing the way you expected? Call us on (204) 338-3003.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Assessment, treatment and follow-up are all handled at this north Winnipeg address, so there is only one place to keep in mind.
The online form starts a conversation about timing, though nothing is booked until you have a confirmed time from us. Prefer talking? Phone instead.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about gum contouring in Winnipeg North.
Ask our teamEverything happens in Unit 5 of 2358 McPhillips Street, postal code R2V 4J6. Ring (204) 338-3003 or send the form here, then watch for a reply confirming your appointment.
No. Lasers may work for selected soft-tissue changes, while other instruments or surgery are used when thickness, access or bone demands them.
Sometimes, but not in every case. It comes into consideration when bone sits too near the proposed gumline or when more tooth must be reliably exposed.
They can drift toward where they started if the plan ignores the anatomy underneath. That is why the distance from bone to margin gets measured beforehand.
At minimum, plan on an assessment, the procedure and a follow-up. The exact count depends on the extent of treatment and any restorative work planned afterward, so ask once your plan is clear.
Gum health and tooth shape often come up in the same conversation. Read more about these if they apply to you.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Tell us what you would like to change about your gumline. The clinic will get back to you to set a time for your north Winnipeg visit.
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