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Words you heard at the dentist
Periodontics for Kildonan Residents
Gum care comes with its own vocabulary, and nodding along is easy. If you live in Kildonan and left an appointment unsure what was said, start with this plain-language guide.
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A short glossary
Once the terms make sense, the plan usually does too.
Periodontics simply refers to the gums, bone and other tissues holding your teeth in place. Gingivitis means inflammation limited to the gums, while periodontitis means the attachment and bone have become involved. Calculus is the dentist’s word for hardened plaque, the same material most people call tartar.
Kildonan is an area in Winnipeg, and residents who want these words applied to their own mouth can visit us on McPhillips Street. A definition tells you what a term means in general. Only an examination can say whether it describes you, or how much it matters in your situation.
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Attachment
The connection between gum and tooth. Inflammation can damage it, and a pocket is the space that forms as a result.
Root planing
Careful removal of deposits and contaminated material from root surfaces inside a pocket, despite the name suggesting a sanding job.
Recall interval
How long you go between maintenance visits. It reflects your history, stability and risk, not a fixed calendar.
The treatment names, sorted
What each term on your treatment list refers to
These pages explain the services you may hear named, in more depth than a glossary allows.
Gum Disease Treatment
Learn how gum disease treatment in Winnipeg addresses bleeding, inflammation, periodontal pockets and bone loss through diagnosis and personalized care.
Explore serviceScaling & Root Planning
Learn how scaling and root planing in Winnipeg removes buildup below the gumline, smooths root surfaces and supports healing from gum disease.
Explore servicePocket Reduction Surgery
Explore periodontal pocket reduction surgery in Winnipeg for advanced gum disease, including when it may be recommended, treatment goals and recovery.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Asking for a translation
You are allowed to say you did not catch that.
A few simple habits can make any appointment easier to follow.
Request your visit- 01
Jot down the unfamiliar words
If a term from an earlier visit stuck with you, write it out as well as you can, even if the spelling is a guess.
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Ask what it means for you
A helpful follow-up is whether the word describes your whole mouth, a few sites, or something merely being watched.
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Repeat it back
Summarize the plan in your own words before you finish, so anything that went astray can be cleared up there and then.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Bringing your list of words
Kildonan residents can ask in person on McPhillips Street.
Periodontal visits happen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. To plan your way there, follow the directions link on the clinic card.
Nothing is booked the moment you press send. Staff read each request and respond to arrange a time, so feel free to include the term that puzzled you.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
A little clarity before your visit
Your questions, answered.
Helpful details about periodontics in Kildonan.
Ask our teamIs periodontal disease just a fancy name for gum disease?
In everyday use, yes, more or less. Gum disease is the broader phrase and takes in gingivitis as well as periodontitis, so ask which one is meant when it comes up.
What is a probe?
It is a slim measuring instrument marked in millimetres. Slid gently along the gum, it gives the readings that show how deep the space around a tooth is at each point.
What do they mean by subgingival?
It means below the gumline. You may hear it paired with calculus or cleaning, and it refers to areas that a toothbrush, floss and routine polishing cannot get to.
What does periodontal maintenance mean?
After active treatment, these are the ongoing visits that clear new buildup and keep tabs on pocket depths. They have a different purpose from a preventive cleaning for a generally healthy mouth.
What are residual pockets?
These are sites that are still deep when the gums are rechecked after treatment. Some may simply be monitored, while others might need further care, depending on the findings.
What does reassessment involve?
Once tissues have had time to respond, bleeding, pocket depths, tissue tone, plaque control and symptoms are compared with where you started. That comparison guides what happens next.
How can a Kildonan resident get these answers for their own gums?
Ask for a gum assessment using the form below or by phoning (204) 338-3003. Anything urgent, such as sudden swelling, is better handled by calling.
Still a few terms short?
Bring your questions and leave with clear meanings.
If you are in Kildonan and would like your own findings explained, send a request below for a visit at our Winnipeg clinic.