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Reaching for a toothpick after every meal
Periodontics for Linden Woods Residents
When food wedges itself in the same place every time, your teeth or gums may have changed there. Linden Woods residents can have that spot examined at our McPhillips Street clinic.
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More than a nuisance
A food trap can be a clue worth following.
Teeth that once met snugly can drift apart as support is lost, and a receding gumline can open up a small space nearer the root. Both give food somewhere to lodge. Then a cycle can begin, since trapped particles and plaque can irritate the gum further, which leaves it sore and less inviting to clean.
Gums are not the only possible explanation. An ageing filling or crown edge, or a contact point between teeth that has opened, can act the same way. Linden Woods is an area in Winnipeg, and residents can ask Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street to work out which of these applies, using measurements and appropriate images.
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Remove it gently
Floss or a soft between-teeth tool is kinder to tender gum than something sharp or improvised.
Notice the pattern
One gap or several? Fibrous foods or everything? These details help the examiner decide where to concentrate.
Think about past dental work
Mention any crown or filling near the spot, particularly if the trouble began around the time it was placed.
If pockets or inflammation are found
Gum services linked to food traps
Treating the gums will not always close a gap, but it can calm the tissue. These pages explain the options in more detail.
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.
Investigating one stubborn gap
How the trap gets traced to its cause.
Several small checks around that site can tell apart a gum issue from a problem with a tooth or restoration.
Request your visit- 01
Point out the spot
Explain which foods catch there and for how long this has been happening. Say too whether the gum there feels sore.
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Have the contact and gum assessed
How tightly the teeth meet, how deep the pockets around them are and whether the tissue bleeds are all checked, and images can show the bone.
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Sort out what would help
Depending on findings, the next step may be a cleaning routine, gum treatment or a look at the restoration. Ask what each might accomplish.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Having it checked
Linden Woods residents are seen on McPhillips Street.
This examination takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Look for the directions link in the clinic details below.
Your request can name the teeth or side involved. It goes to the clinic for review, and a staff member will contact you to set the date.
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 Linden Woods.
Ask our teamIs a food trap proof that my gums are diseased?
Not necessarily. It can arise from a loosened contact between teeth or from dental work, as well as from recession or lost support. An exam is how you find out.
Is it harmful to leave food stuck there for a while?
Trapped food and plaque can irritate the gum if they stay in place. Removing them gently after eating is reasonable while you wait for an assessment.
Are toothpicks a bad idea?
A toothpick can be rough on inflamed tissue. Ask which between-teeth tool is suited to the space you have, so that you are not scraping at the gum.
Will gum treatment close the gap?
It may calm inflammation and make the area easier to clean, but it might not change the space itself. In fact, spaces can look more noticeable once swelling has settled.
Could the gum near that gap become sore or swollen?
Yes, this can happen around a food trap. If swelling comes on quickly or pain becomes severe, telephone the clinic instead of relying on the form.
How do Linden Woods residents arrange this exam?
You can call (204) 338-3003 or use the request form on this page. Mention where food keeps catching so that the concern is clear from the start.
Stop working around it
Have that stubborn food trap checked.
Linden Woods residents can send a request here for an examination in Winnipeg. The clinic will reach out to arrange a suitable time.