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Periodontics for St. James Residents
Moving teeth asks a lot of the tissues around them. If you live in St. James and are thinking about straightening your smile, a look at your gums and bone belongs early in the process.
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The foundation under the movement
Teeth travel through bone, so support has to be part of the plan.
Orthodontic movement relies on the gums, attachment and bone surrounding each tooth. When inflammation is active, or support has already been reduced, that can affect whether treatment is suitable and how it should be approached. Crowding may also be part of why some areas have been so hard to clean in the first place.
St. James is an area in Winnipeg, and residents wanting this checked can come to our clinic on McPhillips Street. Gum findings will not necessarily rule straightening out. They do give you and the dentist better information for deciding what order things should happen in.
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Inflammation first
Bleeding or deep pockets are usually something to look into and manage before any plan to move teeth goes ahead.
A look at bone levels
Dental images help show how much support each tooth has, which is useful to know before planning movement.
Shifted teeth, different story
If teeth drifted recently, gum disease is one possible cause, and that changes the question you are asking.
If your gums need attention first
Care that may come before straightening
Should the assessment find something, these are the kinds of periodontal care you may read about or hear recommended.
Gum Disease Treatment
Learn how gum disease treatment in Winnipeg addresses bleeding, inflammation, periodontal pockets and bone loss through diagnosis and personalized care.
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Learn how scaling and root planing in Winnipeg removes buildup below the gumline, smooths root surfaces and supports healing from gum disease.
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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.
Before you commit to a smile plan
Let your assessment inform the timeline.
Bringing both goals to one conversation can keep the plan coherent.
Request your visit- 01
State what you are hoping for
Explain what bothers you about your teeth, how long they have looked that way, and whether anything has moved lately.
- 02
Get your gums measured
Pocket readings, bleeding and images will indicate whether the tissues are currently stable or need treatment of their own.
- 03
Ask about sequence
Find out what would need to settle first, how progress would be judged, and how aligners or braces might fit in afterward.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Asking both questions together
St. James residents can be assessed on McPhillips Street.
Your visit takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. For directions, turn to the clinic card.
Mention your straightening goal in the form. A request is not a confirmed booking, and the clinic will contact you to find a workable 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 St. James.
Ask our teamCan I have Invisalign if I have had gum disease?
Possibly. Suitability is decided after an assessment, and the state of your gums and bone at that point is a major consideration. A past diagnosis on its own does not answer the question.
Do aligners make it harder to keep gums clean?
Removable aligners let you brush and floss normally when they are out, but the routine still has to be done carefully. Fixed braces add more edges for plaque. Ask what that would mean for your mouth.
Will straightening fix my gum problems?
Do not count on it. Better-aligned teeth might be easier to clean in some areas, but orthodontics is not a treatment for periodontitis, which needs its own care.
My teeth have spread apart recently. Is this cosmetic?
It might not be. A new gap can have several causes, including reduced support from gum disease, so have it examined before thinking of it purely as an appearance issue.
Would I still need gum visits during orthodontic treatment?
If you have a history of periodontitis, ongoing monitoring is likely to remain part of your care. How that would be scheduled is something to ask about.
What should a St. James resident ask for?
Request a gum assessment by form or at (204) 338-3003, and add that you are thinking about straightening. For something urgent, call instead of writing.
Gums before alignment
Check the support before you plan the movement.
People in St. James can use the form below to request a visit at our Winnipeg clinic. A staff member will follow up on timing.