Cold water or a breath of winter air that stings along the edge of the gum can mean the gumline has shifted. People who live in the Exchange District can request a gum assessment at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg to find out whether recession or gum disease is behind it.
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Healthy gum sits snugly over the root of each tooth. When the gumline recedes, part of the root can be left exposed, the tooth may look a little longer, and that area can become sensitive to cold or to touch. Recession is one of the changes a periodontal assessment checks for, alongside pockets and bleeding.
Recession does not always come from gum disease, and sensitivity can have other dental causes too. Periodontitis is one possibility, especially where attachment has been lost. Measuring the gumline and the attachment around each tooth, plus reviewing suitable images, shows whether the shift reflects active disease and what can be done to protect the area.
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The position of the gumline is recorded so any further change can be tracked.
Gum disease, brushing habits and other dental factors are weighed together.
You can talk through ways to look after a sensitive area while it is assessed and treated.
Treatment for recession linked to gum disease focuses on controlling inflammation and protecting what support remains. If the cause lies elsewhere, that shapes the advice instead.
Several findings help explain a receding, sensitive area.
The plan reflects whether disease is active and where.
Gum treatment is aimed at stopping further loss rather than restoring the gumline to where it once was. If you are interested in options to cover exposed roots, ask whether any would suit your findings.
Recession can look minor in the mirror and still be worth recording precisely. The appointment follows four main steps.
Request your visitTell us which teeth twinge, what sets them off and how long it has been happening. Your health, medications, smoking history and any family pattern of gum problems are covered too.
Gentle measurements around every tooth note pocket depth, bleeding, recession and attachment.
Mobility, bite, deposits and suitable images show how well supported the teeth are and which areas are hard to keep clean.
You hear whether the recession reflects active gum disease, which sites are affected and what treatment and upkeep would involve.
Bringing the brush you use helps the team judge whether its bristles or your technique might be adding to the problem. No other preparation is required.
If you want an idea of visit length or fees, ask at booking. Coverage questions are answered by your insurer.
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If a tooth stings when touched, measurements near it can feel more noticeable. Letting the team know lets them go slowly and check in with you.
Point out which teeth are sensitive before the examination starts.
Lift a hand if you need a moment while the gumline is measured.
You can ask what may help a sensitive area between visits.
Tracking the gumline
Once recession is charted, later visits can show whether the gumline has stayed in place or continued to shift.
Recession readings from your first visit are checked against new ones at each maintenance appointment.
Your recall timing reflects your history, current stability and individual risk factors.
A softer approach at the gumline can protect exposed areas, and adjustments can be made as needed.
If sensitivity suddenly becomes severe or a tooth starts to ache, call the clinic.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)The Exchange District is in Winnipeg. Gum assessments and treatment for its residents are done at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, and you can use the map link here for directions.
A form request does not lock in a time until the clinic confirms it with you. Sudden pain or swelling is better handled with a phone call.
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Helpful details about gum disease treatment in Exchange District.
Ask our teamWhen the gum recedes, part of the root may be exposed, and that surface can be sensitive. Other dental problems can also cause sensitivity, so an examination helps find the reason.
Not always. Recession can occur with periodontitis, but it can also have other causes. Measuring attachment and pockets shows whether disease is involved.
Gum tissue that has receded does not usually return to its earlier position by itself. Treatment aims to stop further loss, and you can ask whether other options suit your situation.
Brushing force and technique are worth reviewing when the gums recede. Bring your toothbrush, and a gentler method can be shown if it would help.
It may ease sensitivity for some people, but it does not treat gum disease. An assessment shows whether there is inflammation or attachment loss that needs care.
Call (204) 338-3003 or fill in the form on this page, mentioning which teeth feel sensitive. A reply from the clinic follows so a time can be settled.
Depending on your findings, one of these may be part of the discussion. Your assessment decides which, if any, fits.
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Find the source of the sting
From the Exchange District, request a gum assessment at Winnipeg North Dental, and the clinic will be in touch about a suitable time.
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