Wanting straighter teeth can be the reason someone finally decides to come back. If you’re in Castlebury Meadows and a little nervous about what a dentist might say, you’re not alone.
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Time slips by, and the longer it’s been, the harder the phone call can seem. Yet an interest in aligners is a perfectly good reason to come in. Moving teeth asks a lot of the structures that hold them, so the health of your teeth and gums is part of any assessment.
That means your first visit won’t be only about straightening. Castlebury Meadows residents are seen at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, where anything needing attention can be discussed with you, along with how it might bear on your aligner plans.
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However long it has been, an aligner question is a fine way to return to dental care.
Your dentist looks at teeth, gums and root support, since these affect whether movement is sensible.
Being honest about how long it’s been simply helps everyone understand where to begin.
A long-overdue visit often has more than one purpose. The clinic will look at your dental health and your interest in clear aligners together, instead of treating them separately.
Since it’s been some time, your dentist needs a current view of your mouth before talking about moving anything into a new position.
You’re entitled to find out where your goal fits in. The answers may affect both the timing and the kind of treatment that’s suitable.
If something else needs care first, it’s better to find that out now. Your dentist can explain what’s been found and go over your options with you.
Coming back after an absence doesn’t change the steps much. It just means the initial stage may include more catching up than usual.
Request your visitYour examination takes in teeth, gums, bite and jaw relationships, with photographs and appropriate X-rays offering an up-to-date record of where things stand.
If aligners look suitable, tooth movements are designed in order, along with how to create space and where additional control would be wise.
Trays are checked for fit, any planned attachments go on, and you get a walk-through on inserting, removing and caring for them.
Regular returns compare movement with the plan and catch trays that have stopped fitting. They also help keep you connected with dental care.
There’s no need for a burst of frantic flossing before you come in. A rough sense of your dental history is plenty, and any gaps in your memory are understandable.
If you’re worried about X-rays or a particular part of the visit, feel free to bring it up when the clinic contacts you or when you arrive.
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A long absence is a common reason for feeling uneasy at a dental office. Say so if you’re nervous, so that the people caring for you know what you’re feeling.
If you feel overwhelmed by what’s being discussed, ask for it to be explained one piece at a time.
If something from an earlier visit is the reason you’ve stayed away, you’re welcome to mention it.
Ask which issues are pressing and which can wait, so you’re not left guessing about what to do first.
Staying connected
Treatment may bring you back to the clinic more regularly than you’ve been used to. Retainers and later fit checks are part of keeping your result, too.
Unfinished movements may lead to fresh records and refinement aligners. That’s a planned possibility, and not a reason to feel discouraged.
Retainers hold your teeth as the surrounding tissues adapt. As they can shift for life, wear yours as prescribed.
Ask about regular check-ups too, so that it doesn’t take another big decision to bring you back.
If you do drift away again, you can always call. A lost or tight retainer is a good reason to get back in touch.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Castlebury Meadows is an area in Winnipeg, and if you’re returning after some time away and are curious about Invisalign, your appointments are at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.
The form on this page requests a visit without securing a slot, and the clinic will reach out to set a time. Call instead about anything painful or urgent.
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Ask our teamComing in is what matters, and how long it’s been is simply information for your visit. Feel free to say that you’re nervous about this.
Mention aligners as your main interest. Your dentist will also need to look at your teeth and gums, since they affect whether moving teeth is appropriate.
Your dentist can explain what was found and how it might affect the timing of your aligners, so that you can consider your options.
Bring them up at your exam. Your dentist considers your existing dental work when planning the movements and any attachments.
Appropriate X-rays are part of a typical assessment for aligners. Ask what’s being taken and why if you’d like to understand it better.
Yes, please do. Your gums are part of the examination, and it’s useful for your dentist to hear what you’ve noticed yourself.
Phone (204) 338-3003 or send the form if a call feels like too much. You’ll find the clinic at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
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