Lingering bad breath or a stale taste is an awkward thing to bring up. It has many possible causes, and gum disease is one. Read how an exam can check, and where deep cleaning may fit.
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You brush, you’ve tried the mints, and maybe you’ve got a favourite mouthwash. Still, the problem returns, or there’s a taste you can’t get rid of. It’s the sort of thing many people would rather not say out loud, even to a dental professional.
Plenty of things can affect breath, and it’s not a diagnosis on its own. Bacteria and deposits held in periodontal pockets are one possibility that’s worth ruling in or out, since those areas are beyond the reach of home care. Anyone from Castlebury Meadows can ask for an exam at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, where scaling and root planing would only be discussed if your findings point to it.
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It’s just another piece of your history, and a sensible reason to want your mouth examined.
An exam can show whether your gums appear to be involved, or whether to look elsewhere.
Deep cleaning is reserved for sites diagnosed with periodontitis, not for breath alone.
Breath alone doesn’t tell anyone what is going on. What points toward periodontitis is a set of clinical findings, gathered through a careful exam of your teeth and gums.
Pockets can shelter plaque and hardened calculus well below where brushing, floss or a rinse can do much about them.
Treatment then focuses on the diagnosed areas, working along the affected roots with specialized instruments.
Your concern may have nothing to do with your gums. Should the exam suggest another explanation, that’s useful to learn too. Treatment is decided through assessment with the dentist.
You can raise this however you like, even in a note on the form. Here’s how the investigation and any treatment commonly proceed from there.
Request your visitDescribe the breath or taste issue and how long it’s been around. Your medications and health history are reviewed too.
Gums are measured gently, and images may be considered. This shows if periodontitis is present, and where.
If it’s appropriate, roots are cleaned below the gumline, commonly under local anaesthetic, in a single visit or by sections.
Tailored instructions can help you reach the awkward spaces, using tools that suit your sensitivity and your habits.
If it’s difficult to talk about, write it down and hand it over. You can also note what you’ve already tried, since this is useful for us to know.
Ask about cost only once it’s clear what care you need, as that will determine the estimate. Your plan determines any coverage available to you.
A blue reclining chair, and small plants on side tables in the waiting area.
Dental teams talk about mouths all day, and you don’t need to apologize for yours. Bring it up however feels least uncomfortable, and we’ll take it from there.
Say it aloud, write it down or include it on the form, whichever you prefer.
If there’s no sign that your gums are the cause, you should hear that from us as well.
Should you need treatment, how anaesthetic is used depends on your plan, history and preferences.
If you’ve been treated
In the early days, you might notice tenderness, sensitivity to hot or cold, or a trace of blood when cleaning. These vary with how much was treated, and generally settle as the tissues start to heal. What about your breath? Tell us what you’re noticing.
Follow the plaque-control routine you were shown, with the tools that were recommended for those treated spaces.
Tissue tone, bleeding and pockets are checked after healing, and you can report any change you’ve noticed yourself.
Periodontal maintenance helps control new deposits, and how often you’d return is personalized to you.
Should bleeding persist, swelling worsen, pain turn severe, or anything seem wrong given your instructions, phone the clinic.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)You’d be examined, and treated if needed, at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, in Winnipeg. You can use the link in this section to get directions.
Add a line to the form if that’s easier than saying it, or call us at (204) 338-3003. The clinic confirms all requests. Pain or swelling is better dealt with by phone.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about scaling & root planning in Castlebury Meadows.
Ask our teamIt can be one contributor, since bacteria and deposits can collect in periodontal pockets. There are many other possible causes, though, so an exam is needed to find out what applies to you.
No one can promise that. The treatment addresses periodontitis in diagnosed areas. If your gums are a contributor, you may notice a change, but other factors may also be involved.
A rinse can’t remove hardened calculus attached to root surfaces inside a pocket, and those deposits need professional instruments. Your gums may not be the cause, however, which is why examining them helps.
Then deep cleaning wouldn’t be recommended. You’d have learned something useful, and you can ask what the findings suggest as a next step.
Yes, please mention it, along with how long you’ve noticed it. If there’s also pain or swelling, call the clinic instead of waiting for a reply to the form.
Yes. Add a short note to your request, or call (204) 338-3003 if you’d prefer. The visit would be at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, once the clinic has confirmed a time.
Your exam may lead somewhere other than deep cleaning. These pages describe care that may be relevant, based on your findings.
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