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Looking at your gums in the mirror
Periodontics for Parkview Pointe Residents
Few of us were ever taught what normal gums should look like. Parkview Pointe residents can learn the basics here, then have theirs properly assessed on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
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A short guide to what you are seeing
Healthy gums tend to be firm and calm.
Gums sit somewhere along a range, not in one of two boxes. At one end, tissue is firm, plaque is manageable and nothing suggests active breakdown. In the middle sits gingivitis, with inflammation and bleeding but no loss of supporting attachment. Further along is periodontitis, in which attachment, supporting bone or both have been lost.
A mirror can show you redness or puffiness, and those are worth noting, but it cannot show what is happening under the gumline. Gum colour also differs from person to person, so a comparison with photos online proves little. Parkview Pointe residents who have started paying attention can get actual readings at our McPhillips Street clinic.
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Firmness tells you something
Tissue that looks swollen, feels tender or seems puffy along the edges is worth pointing out at an exam.
The gumline can travel
Teeth that appear longer than they once did may mean the gum edge has changed position.
Looks only go so far
Gums can seem reasonably normal while pocket measurements and images tell a different and more useful story.
If the exam finds more
Where gum care can go from here
Most people reading this just want to know where they stand. Should you need treatment, these pages describe the options.
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.
Getting past the mirror
Swap your impressions for real measurements.
If something caught your attention at home, take note of where it is. A photo on your phone can help you remember the spot.
Request your visit- 01
Point out what you saw
Show which areas looked different and whether they bleed or feel tender. Your health background and past dental care are also covered.
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Measure around each tooth
A gentle probe records depth and bleeding as well as any recession or attachment change, and suitable images help show the bone.
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Learn your place on the spectrum
You hear whether your gums look healthy, inflamed or affected by lost support, with an explanation of which care, if any, comes next.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Where to get a proper look
Parkview Pointe residents come to McPhillips Street.
Gum examinations happen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. The clinic card gives directions.
A simple line such as please check my gums is enough on the form. It starts the conversation only, and clinic staff will contact you to settle on a time.
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 Parkview Pointe.
Ask our teamWhat colour should my gums be?
There is no single correct shade, because natural colouring varies between people. Pay more attention to changes, such as new redness or puffy patches in a particular area.
Is a little blood when brushing normal?
It may be common, but it should not be accepted as just how your gums behave. Bleeding can point to inflammation, so an exam can tell you more.
My gums look fine to me. Can I skip an exam?
Looking fine is encouraging, yet it is not a measurement. Disease under the gumline can be advancing with few visible signs, and that is what probing and images pick up.
What are those small spaces appearing near my gums?
Spacing can result from several things, including changes in the gums or in tooth support. Have the area examined so its cause does not stay a guess.
Should I check my gums at home regularly?
Noticing changes while you clean is useful, and there is no need to go hunting for trouble. Report anything that persists rather than trying to diagnose it yourself.
How do I ask for a gum check from Parkview Pointe?
Write to the clinic through the form or call (204) 338-3003. You will get a reply about arranging your visit. Urgent problems such as severe pain should be phoned in.
Wondering if yours look normal?
Get an answer that goes beyond the mirror.
Parkview Pointe residents can request a gum check at our McPhillips Street clinic below, and we will reply about scheduling.