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Gum health in your later years
Periodontics for Transcona Residents
Longer-looking teeth and a growing medication list do not have to be accepted without question. For older adults in Transcona, this page sets out what deserves a proper look.
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Getting older is not the diagnosis
Time can bring changes, but not all of them should be waved away.
Decades of chewing, past dental work and shifting health can all leave a mark on the mouth. Even so, bleeding, swelling, gums that have drawn back, or a tooth that has begun to move are signs that can be examined. Recession and bone changes may come from disease that is active now, from something in the past, or from other causes.
Transcona is an area in Winnipeg, and residents can have these changes looked at in our McPhillips Street clinic. Your health history matters as much as the look of your gums here. Conditions such as diabetes, along with medications that dry the mouth, can influence both risk and healing.
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A fuller health history
Listing your conditions and current prescriptions gives the dental team context that a look at the gums cannot supply.
Older dental work
Crowns, bridges and fillings placed years ago can make some edges harder to clean, so they are worth checking.
Exposed root surfaces
Where gums have receded, roots may feel sensitive to temperature, and that is a reasonable thing to bring up.
Care fitted to the findings
Treatments that could be part of the discussion
Age alone does not determine what is suitable. These pages explain options your assessment may lead to.
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 ready for your visit
Bring the details that are easy to forget.
A little preparation can help the appointment go further.
Request your visit- 01
Write down your medications
Put together a current list of prescriptions and any over-the-counter products, because several can affect saliva, gums or treatment planning.
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Describe what has changed
Mention teeth that look longer, new sensitivity, a bite that feels different or places where cleaning has become awkward.
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Talk through what is manageable
If reaching the back teeth or gripping floss has become harder, say so, and ask which tools might be simpler to use.
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Transcona residents come to McPhillips Street for this care.
All periodontal appointments are held at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. You can get directions through the clinic card.
The form passes your request along without fixing a time. Expect the clinic to get back to you by phone or message, and feel free to say which changes concern you most.
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 Transcona.
Ask our teamDo gums naturally recede with age?
Recession is more common as people get older, but it is not something to simply assume is harmless. Periodontitis, hard brushing and other factors can contribute, and an examination can help tell them apart.
Am I too old to bother with gum treatment?
A birthday does not rule anything out. Recommendations rest on your findings, general health and the support each tooth still has, and you can talk through what makes sense for you.
My blood pressure pills changed recently. Is that relevant?
Please mention it. Some medications are known to affect gum tissue or dryness in the mouth, and any change is useful to know. Your physician or pharmacist can speak to the pills themselves.
I have only a few of my own teeth left. Do my gums still matter?
They do. The remaining teeth may be doing important work, perhaps supporting a denture or bridge, and healthy tissue helps keep them stable for as long as possible.
Would treatment have to happen all in one visit?
Not always. Deep cleaning can be finished in one appointment or divided into sections of the mouth, depending on how many areas need it and how deep they are.
Which is simpler for a Transcona resident, phoning or the form?
Either works, so choose whichever feels easier: (204) 338-3003 or the form on this page. If a concern is urgent, phoning is the right choice.
No age limit on asking
Have those gradual changes properly checked.
If you live in Transcona and something has shifted over the years, request a visit below. Staff will reach out about a suitable date on McPhillips Street.