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Back after years away

Our Dental Laboratory for Garden Grove Residents

It may have been a long time since anyone looked at your crowns, bridge or denture. Garden Grove residents can ask for a review with no apology needed for the time that’s passed.

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Getting Past Dental Work Reviewed After a Long Gap

Life gets busy, costs get in the way, and a year away from the dentist quietly turns into many more. If you’ve got custom dental work from that earlier time, you may be wondering what shape it’s in. You might also be nervous about what you’re going to hear.

If you’re a Garden Grove resident, your care would happen at Winnipeg North Dental, on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. A review would start with where things stand today: your teeth, your gums and each restoration or appliance you have. From there, your dentist can help you sort out what needs attention now and what could wait.

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No lecture needed

Time away is a common story, and telling it plainly gives your dentist useful context.

An honest inventory

Each piece of past work can be looked at, along with the teeth and tissues around it.

A sensible order

Ask which findings are pressing, so that you know where to begin.

What a review can cover

Your dental work, then the rest of your mouth.

Restorations don’t exist in isolation. A review after a long break usually means looking at the pieces and also at what supports them.

The work you already have

Crowns, bridges, dentures and appliances can each be examined for wear or for changes in how they sit.

  • Visible wear, chips or cracks in the material.
  • How well each piece still fits and stays in place.
  • Whether the bite against opposing teeth has shifted.
  • Appearance beside teeth that may have altered since.

The foundation beneath it

Teeth and tissues supporting dental work may have changed during your time away, so these are assessed too.

  • Natural teeth that carry a crown, bridge or partial.
  • Gum tissue around the edges of restorations.
  • Denture-bearing tissues, which can alter in shape.
  • Any sore areas or concerns you’ve noticed yourself.

Whether anything needs doing is settled by the examination, and you can ask about the options for any finding before you make decisions.

Coming back, step by step

Easing back in.

A first appointment back is mostly about information. Treatment, if any is advised, can be discussed once you know what’s been found.

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  1. 01

    Catch up on your history

    You’ll be asked about your health, your medications and what you remember of past work. Gaps in your memory won’t be a problem.

  2. 02

    Examine what’s there

    Your dentist goes over your teeth, gums and existing restorations or appliances, then discusses any diagnostic records that would help.

  3. 03

    Sort by priority

    Findings get explained in plain terms, with a suggestion of what might come first. You can say how much you’d like to take on and when.

  4. 04

    Move on to new work if chosen

    Should a new or replacement piece make sense, records are gathered for fabrication and it’s later fitted and adjusted in your mouth.

Before your first visit back

Come as you are.

You don’t need to do anything special first or try to make things look better. A rough idea of your dental history is plenty, and uncertainty about the details is perfectly fine.

If cost played a part in your time away, you can ask for an estimate of any recommended care before you decide.

Whatever you can manage

  • Roughly when you last saw a dentist.
  • Which crowns, bridges or appliances you have.
  • Any denture, guard or other removable piece itself.
  • Your health conditions and the medications you take.
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If returning feels daunting

The hardest part is often the call.

A lot of people feel embarrassed about having stayed away, and that feeling can keep them away even longer. You can simply say that it’s been a while. It’s a very ordinary thing for a dental clinic to hear.

Describe your last experience

If something about an earlier visit put you off, explaining it can help shape this one.

Ask for one thing at a time

Long lists of findings are hard to absorb, so request a simple summary of priorities.

Tell your dentist how you feel

Worry and embarrassment are both fine to mention at the very beginning.

Staying in the habit

From here, things can get simpler.

Once you know where things stand, it becomes easier to keep an eye on your dental work. Ask when you should next be seen, so that any future change is spotted without another long gap.

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Your next appointment

Return visits depend on your individual needs. Ask what timing makes sense given what was found during your review.

02

Newly fitted pieces

Anything recently made may need some refining. Letting the clinic know where it rubs or feels high makes an evaluation possible.

03

Older pieces you’ve kept

Work that’s still serving you can change later on. Mention any cracks or a shift in fit, and don’t repair anything with household glue.

Fallen out of touch again? There’s no awkwardness in simply calling the clinic.

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Where Your Review Takes Place

Care for Garden Grove residents happens at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Remember to bring any removable dental work you have.

We’ll need to get back to you before a request becomes an appointment, since the form doesn’t book a time. A painful or urgent problem calls for a phone call.

Questions about coverage?

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A little clarity before your visit

Your questions, answered.

Helpful details about our dental laboratory in Garden Grove.

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I’m in Garden Grove and haven’t seen a dentist for years. How do I get started?

Phone (204) 338-3003 or submit the form, and mention that it’s been some time. Your first visit back would be at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.

I have no idea who made my crown. Does that matter?

It doesn’t stop your dentist from examining it. If you recall the clinic that placed it, you can ask about requesting records, but it’s fine if you don’t remember.

Will everything need to be replaced?

Not necessarily. An older restoration may be doing its job, and what’s appropriate depends on the examination. Your dentist can explain which, if any, needs attention.

My denture hasn’t fit well for ages. Should I still wear it to my visit?

Bring it with you whether or not you’re wearing it daily, and describe how it’s been. Your dentist will want to assess the denture together with the tissues beneath it.

Do I need X-rays or new impressions right away?

Diagnostic records are considered when clinically appropriate, and scans or impressions come into it if something is to be made. Ask what’s planned and why.

It’s been a while?

Take stock of your dental work.

Use this form if you’re from Garden Grove and would like a review at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg. The clinic will answer to find a suitable time.

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