A space that was never there before, or a tooth that seems to have shifted, can come from changes in the tissue holding it. People living in East Kildonan can ask for a gum assessment at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg to find out whether that support has changed.
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Teeth are held in place by gum attachment and the bone around their roots. Once periodontitis has reduced some of that support, a tooth may begin to move a little, fan outward, or meet its neighbours differently when you bite down. Many people first spot this in a photo or in the mirror, long before anything hurts.
Movement has other possible causes too, so a gap on its own does not confirm gum disease. What sorts it out is a careful look at attachment levels, bone and bite. That way the decision about what to do rests on findings, not on guesswork about why a space opened up.
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Readings around each tooth show whether attachment has been lost where the shift appeared.
How your teeth meet is checked alongside mobility, since the two can affect each other.
You learn which options suit the findings and what treatment can and cannot change.
If inflammation is still active beneath the gums, it comes first. Bringing it under control is what helps the remaining bone and attachment hold the tooth where it now sits.
A visible change is a starting point. These findings show what lies behind it.
The plan depends on how far the disease has gone and where it is active.
Keep in mind that treating the gums works on infection and on holding on to what support you still have; it does not, by itself, nudge a drifted tooth back into its old position.
Point to the tooth or the space that caught your attention. The examination then widens to the whole mouth, because disease rarely sits in one spot.
Request your visitTell us roughly when you first saw it and whether chewing, bleeding or tenderness has changed. Your health, medications, tobacco use and family history are part of this talk too.
A thin measuring instrument is placed gently around each tooth to record pockets, bleeding, recession and attachment.
Mobility and the way your teeth come together are reviewed, along with deposits and any images that are appropriate.
The findings are pulled together so you can see which areas are active and what a treatment and maintenance plan would involve.
Nothing special is required for the visit. A few small items, though, can make it easier to judge how quickly things have changed.
If you want an idea of timing or fees for possible treatment, ask when you book. Whether a benefits plan helps with those costs comes down to the details of that particular plan.
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Noticing your teeth change shape in a photo is upsetting for most people. We take time to explain what the findings mean for that tooth and for your mouth as a whole.
Ask what the measurements suggest about the shifted tooth, and what remains uncertain.
If a pause would help while your gums are being measured, raise a hand.
Attachment, mobility and recession can all be put in everyday words on request.
Keeping things steady
Once inflammation has been treated, the goal shifts to keeping support from slipping further. Regular reassessment shows whether that is happening.
Notes on how much a tooth moved at the start give later visits a baseline to compare.
How often you return is set from your disease history, current stability and risk.
A wider space may suit a different brush or aid than before, so your home routine may need adjusting.
If a tooth suddenly feels much looser or your bite changes between visits, phone the clinic.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)East Kildonan lies within Winnipeg, and when its residents come to us for a shifting tooth, the gum examination and any treatment happen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. Tap the directions link on this card to plan your way in.
Sending the form is a request, not a booked time, and the clinic replies to arrange one. A tooth that has become suddenly loose or painful is better raised by phone than through the form.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about gum disease treatment in East Kildonan.
Ask our teamIt can be one sign. Teeth may shift or spread as gum and bone support is lost, but other factors can also cause spacing. An examination with measurements helps tell the difference.
Gum treatment is aimed at controlling infection and preserving support. It is not designed to reposition teeth, so any change in spacing is something to discuss once your gums are stable.
Often that depends on how much support remains and how well disease responds to treatment. Your findings and reassessment give the clearest answer for that particular tooth.
Mobility gives information about how much support a tooth still has. Together with pocket readings and images, it helps show how advanced any periodontal disease may be.
The way teeth meet is part of the assessment for that reason. Bite and support are reviewed together, and anything relevant is explained when the findings are discussed.
Phone (204) 338-3003 or send the request form on this page, mentioning the tooth that has moved. The clinic will reply to arrange a time at the McPhillips Street location.
Each one is explained on its own page. Whether any of them applies to you depends on what your assessment shows.
Learn how scaling and root planing in Winnipeg removes buildup below the gumline, smooths root surfaces and supports healing from gum disease.
Explore serviceExplore periodontal pocket reduction surgery in Winnipeg for advanced gum disease, including when it may be recommended, treatment goals and recovery.
Explore serviceExplore periodontal care in Winnipeg for gum disease, recession and bone loss, including scaling, grafting and implant-site preparation.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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If you live in East Kildonan, request a gum assessment at our Winnipeg clinic. You will hear back about available times.
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