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When pockets stay deep
Periodontics for Seven Oaks Residents
Heard the word surgery after your reassessment? Seven Oaks residents can talk through why it came up, and what else is possible, at our Winnipeg clinic.
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Before surgery is even discussed
Gum surgery comes after other steps, not before them.
Pockets shelter deposits and bacteria beyond the reach of everyday cleaning. After scaling and root planing, the tissues are usually re-measured, and pocket reduction surgery may be considered if specific sites remain inflamed or too deep to clean predictably and the tooth still has a maintainable outlook.
If you are in Seven Oaks and weighing that recommendation, ask what each finding means for you. At our McPhillips Street clinic, the decision looks at your response so far, bone and root shape, tooth support and whether the result could realistically be kept clean.
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The aim is access
Lifting the tissue exposes affected roots so they can be treated directly, and the area can then be left easier to maintain.
A number is not a verdict
Pocket depth alone does not decide this, since bleeding, anatomy and home care also weigh in.
Honest limits
Surgery cannot replace daily plaque control or remove every future risk.
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How surgery connects to other care
Surgery sits alongside non-surgical therapy and ongoing maintenance. Follow the links to see how these pieces fit together.
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.
Walking through surgery
What the procedure involves, stage by stage.
If surgery is recommended and you go ahead, the general sequence looks like this. Your own instructions always take priority.
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Numbing and access
Local anaesthetic is applied to the planned area, then the gum is gently raised so roots and bone can be seen.
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Cleaning and refining
Remaining deposits and inflamed tissue are removed. Irregular bone contours may be reshaped where that is appropriate.
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Closing and healing
Sutures hold the tissue at its planned level. A follow-up visit checks closure and explains when to resume cleaning that area.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Planning around your procedure
Care for Seven Oaks patients happens on McPhillips Street.
Consultations, any surgery and follow-up all take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, in Winnipeg. Keep the follow-up dates in mind when arranging your week.
A submitted form asks for a time; the clinic is what settles it. Anything urgent during healing is a reason to call (204) 338-3003.
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 Seven Oaks.
Ask our teamDo all deep pockets need surgery?
They do not. Some areas may be watched or handled another way, depending on how they responded to earlier care, tooth outlook, anatomy and whether the site can be maintained.
Am I awake for pocket reduction surgery?
Local anaesthetic is the common approach for these procedures. Comfort options and your health history are reviewed beforehand.
What is recovery like in the first couple of days?
Plan on rest, medication only as directed and suitable foods. Resist pulling your lip or cheek to look at the site, and follow the cleaning or rinse instructions instead of brushing there.
Will my teeth look different?
They may look longer, since more root or space between teeth can show once healing is complete. Exposed root can also be sensitive to temperature, especially early on.
Could the pockets come back?
Yes, if plaque builds up or risk factors remain, inflammation and deeper readings can return. That is why daily cleaning and periodontal maintenance stay central.
What if my tooth does not have much support left?
Surgery is not automatically the right call for every tooth. Prognosis, restorative condition and alternatives are all worth discussing when long-term upkeep looks unlikely.
Can Seven Oaks residents ask about surgery before booking?
Certainly. Call (204) 338-3003 with your question, or send a request through this page and the clinic will respond.
Weighing your options?
Talk through the surgery question.
If you live in Seven Oaks, request a periodontal appointment here and the clinic will reply to arrange it.