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That twinge from something cold
Periodontics for River Trail Residents
A sharp little zing near the gumline can have you avoiding one side of your mouth. River Trail residents can have the area checked at our Winnipeg clinic on McPhillips Street.
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Tracking down a sensitive spot
Temperature sensitivity sometimes begins at the root.
The part of a tooth you can see is not the only part that reacts to temperature. Where the gumline has moved and root surface is exposed, a cold drink or a breath of winter air may produce a quick, unpleasant sensation. That is one reason sensitivity deserves a gum check alongside the usual look at the tooth itself.
It might not be your gums at all, since a sensitive tooth can have several explanations, and an examination is how those get separated. River Trail residents can have recession measured and sore areas reviewed at our McPhillips Street clinic, rather than simply chewing on the other side.
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Roots can react
Exposed root surfaces may respond to hot and cold in a way the rest of the tooth does not.
Gumline position charted
Recession is one of the measurements recorded around each tooth, giving a reference point for later comparison.
Not always a gum issue
The exam looks at the tooth as well as the tissue, so the explanation is not assumed in advance.
When recession comes with disease
Gum treatments that could be relevant
If active periodontal disease is found, these pages outline the possible care. Sensitivity alone does not point to any of them.
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.
Pinpointing the sore spot
Help us find exactly which tooth reacts.
Try to recall what sets it off, whether it fades quickly and whether it has spread. Those small details steer the exam.
Request your visit- 01
Name the trigger
Explain which foods, drinks or temperatures cause trouble and for how long, as well as your general health, medicines and past dental work.
- 02
Look at gums and tooth
Measurements capture recession, depth and bleeding around each tooth. Images and a review of your bite may be added where they would help.
- 03
Decide what to do about it
You learn what appears to be behind the reaction and whether gum care, a change at home or something else is the sensible next move.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Coming in for a look
River Trail residents are seen on McPhillips Street.
Sensitive spots and gum concerns are assessed at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. For the way there, consult the clinic card.
On the form, say which side bothers you and what sets it off. Your request still needs the clinic’s confirmation, which comes when staff contact 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 River Trail.
Ask our teamWhy does only one tooth react to cold?
A localized reaction could come from a patch of exposed root or from something within the tooth. Looking at that one spot closely is how the cause gets identified.
Do sensitive teeth mean I have gum disease?
Not necessarily. Sensitivity is a reason to check, and receding gums can accompany gum disease, yet a measured exam is what separates one explanation from another.
Will treatment make the sensitivity go away?
That depends on the cause, so nothing can be promised beforehand. Be aware too that temporary temperature sensitivity can occur after deep cleaning or gum surgery.
Is a sensitivity toothpaste enough for now?
Ask what suits your situation, and use any recommended product as directed. A product can ease how a tooth feels without showing why it started reacting.
What if it turns into a constant ache?
Do not rely on the request form in that case. Severe or worsening pain or swelling is a reason to phone the clinic and explain what has changed.
How can River Trail residents get a sensitive tooth checked?
Reach the clinic at (204) 338-3003, or use the form and describe the trigger. A team member gets back to you to arrange the appointment.
Avoiding one side when you drink?
Let us work out why that tooth reacts.
River Trail residents can ask for a visit to our McPhillips Street clinic below. We will reply with scheduling details.