Maybe you’ve had gum treatment, or a hygienist has mentioned your gums more than once. If you’re in Rivercrest and thinking about aligners, that history deserves a clear look first.
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Teeth don’t move on their own. They shift within the bone and gum tissue that support them, and so the state of those tissues matters in any orthodontic plan. A past gum problem doesn’t decide the matter one way or the other, but it’s something the dentist needs to know about.
Tell us about it from the outset. Rivercrest is outside the City of Winnipeg, and residents come into Winnipeg for care, in this case to our McPhillips Street clinic, where your gums and root support would be examined as part of an aligner assessment.
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Past treatment, bleeding or recession are all things to mention, even if they happened long ago.
Support around each root helps determine which tooth movements can sensibly be planned for you.
Trays go back only onto brushed teeth with cleaned spaces, which is good news for your gums.
A tooth’s position is what you see in the mirror. Whether it can be moved is a question that also depends on the tissues you can’t see so easily.
Your gums are checked along with your bite and tooth position. Suitable X-rays can show the dentist what’s happening around the roots, beyond what’s visible.
Depending on what’s found, you may hear that gum care should come first, or that a different plan is more sensible. The dentist can explain the reasoning.
If your gums start bleeding, swelling or feeling different while you’re in trays, let the clinic know instead of waiting until your next progress check.
All aligner treatment goes through four stages. Here’s how gum health can stay in view from beginning to end.
Request your visitThis takes in your teeth, gums, bite and jaw relationships, using photographs and suitable X-rays. Your gum history gives it useful background.
With tissues in mind, the dentist works out each tooth’s movement and how room will be created. Ask how your history has shaped those decisions.
Aligners are confirmed for fit, and attachments go on if they’re planned. Ask to be shown how to keep the areas around attachments clean.
Progress gets measured against the sequence. Speak up about any changes in your gums you’ve noticed since you were last in.
It’s often easier to be accurate with a little time to think beforehand. Gathering details also helps you make good use of a trip into the city.
Don’t postpone a visit because you’re embarrassed about your gums. An honest account is far more useful than an idealized one.
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People who have had gum trouble sometimes dread being scolded about their flossing. The purpose here is to understand your mouth, because that’s how sound treatment decisions get made.
Let the clinic know if a tray edge seems to be irritating your gums, rather than adjusting it yourself.
If you’re unsure why you’re being asked for images, ask what they would show about your roots.
You may want time to absorb news about your gums before you think any further about aligners.
Keeping gains and gums
Gums and tooth position are likely to stay linked for you long after active treatment has ended. Think of retainers and gum care as a pair of ongoing habits.
Tissues need time to adapt once movement stops, and retainers hold your teeth in the meantime. Keep wearing them as you’ve been told.
New records could support ordering a further set of trays. Your gum health would remain relevant at that point.
Ask how frequently you should be seen, particularly if you’ve already been treated for gum problems.
Retainers need cleaning as well. Ask how to look after yours so it doesn’t become one more thing irritating your gums.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)People from Rivercrest would have their Invisalign assessment and follow-up at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg.
Filling in the form doesn’t lock in an appointment, and you’ll get a call or message to settle on a time. Sudden swelling, or anything else that worries you, is a reason to phone.
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Helpful details about invisalign in Rivercrest.
Ask our teamA previous diagnosis doesn’t answer the question by itself. The dentist needs to examine your current gums and root support before saying what’s advisable.
They might, depending on your examination. The dentist can explain the reasons and how the order of treatment would work in your case.
Drifting is something to have looked at before making any plan. Ask what caused the change, and whether an aligner movement is appropriate for your situation.
Being able to take trays out does make brushing and cleaning between teeth simpler. Your own results will still rest on your daily habits and gum condition.
Raise that concern with the dentist, who can look at your tissues and explain what your plan might mean. No one can answer that well without examining you.
Call (204) 338-3003 or fill out the form, and note any gum treatment you’ve had. The clinic will then contact you to set up your visit.
If gum health comes up during your assessment, you’ll likely want to know more. These pages describe what those treatments involve.
Learn how gum disease treatment in Winnipeg addresses bleeding, inflammation, periodontal pockets and bone loss through diagnosis and personalized care.
Explore serviceLearn how scaling and root planing in Winnipeg removes buildup below the gumline, smooths root surfaces and supports healing from gum disease.
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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Request an aligner assessment on McPhillips Street, and mention any gum history when you do.
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