Embarrassment keeps a lot of people out of the dental chair. If it has been a long time and you suspect your gums have suffered, this page is for you.
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Life gets in the way. A missed appointment turns into a few years, and then it feels too awkward to call. Tartar that has built up over that time can harden below the gumline, where it might be contributing to gum disease without much warning.
Not everybody returning after a long gap needs scaling and root planing. Some do, because deposits have reached root surfaces inside periodontal pockets. Whether you live in The Maples, in the northwest of the city, or anywhere else, the way to find out is an assessment at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
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The past is useful only for what it tells us about your care. You owe nobody an apology for it.
First comes finding out what is going on, and only then deciding what deserves attention.
If there is a lot to treat, sections of the mouth can be planned to keep it workable.
Plaque that stays put eventually turns hard. Below is why it stops responding to home care, and what can be done about it.
Soft plaque that is left undisturbed can harden into calculus, which can sit under the gum where you would never see it.
Specialized instruments go to work beneath the gums, generally with the area frozen, to clear away what has collected.
A long absence doesn’t automatically mean deep cleaning. Assessment with the dentist will sort out what you really need, and other dental concerns can be raised at the same time.
If you are picturing a scolding, here is the more likely scenario. The focus is on where you are today and what makes sense from here.
Request your visitLet us know roughly how long it has been and what prompted you to come in now. There’s no need to give the whole story.
Your teeth and gums are examined, and pocket measurements are recorded. Since older images may be unavailable, new ones may be discussed.
You may have more than one concern, so we talk about what is most pressing and where gum care fits into the order of things.
Planned root surfaces are cleaned, with freezing commonly used. Afterward, you’ll be shown a home routine that suits your mouth as it is now.
Some people try to scrub their way to a better appointment, or delay until things look less bad. There’s no need. Just come as you are, and bring whatever information you have.
Worried about costs after a long gap? Ask for an estimate as things become clearer, along with an idea of how long your appointments may run.
Our front desk, and a quieter room for talking.
Sitting in a dental chair after years away can feel strange. Knowing what each step involves may help, and you are free to tell us if you feel self-conscious or would like things explained as they happen.
Tell us whether you want to hear every detail or would prefer just the essentials.
If something unpleasant kept you away, we’d like to know about it, as that can guide how we discuss your care.
It may have been a long while since you were frozen. Ask how local anaesthetic would be used for you.
Staying on track this time
After treatment, your gums may feel tender, sensitive or bleed a bit for a while, depending on how much was done; this generally eases as they heal. The more important part is not losing touch again.
If your habits have slipped, start with whatever you are shown for treated areas. We’d rather see a realistic routine than a perfect one abandoned.
Reassessment lets us look at how your gums responded, and arranging it early means one less call to put off.
Most people who have had this treatment continue with periodontal maintenance, at intervals tailored to them, so buildup isn’t left to accumulate again.
Please call if bleeding persists, swelling gets worse or pain is severe. The same applies to anything that doesn’t fit what you were told.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Whether home is The Maples or another part of north Winnipeg, all of your care would take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. The directions link will show you the way.
The form on this page saves you from an awkward phone call, though you can also dial (204) 338-3003. We confirm requested times afterward, and the form does not reserve one.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about scaling & root planning in The Maples.
Ask our teamYou’re welcome here regardless of how long it has been. We need to know about your history for clinical reasons, and that is the only reason we ask.
No. Time away is not a diagnosis. Pocket measurements, bleeding, calculus and images reveal what is happening, and you may find you need less than you feared.
It depends where that buildup is. A routine cleaning covers areas above and around the gumline, whereas deposits on roots within pockets of diagnosed periodontitis call for this deeper instrumentation.
Rarely. Ask how your care could be divided, as sections may be used for gum treatment and other concerns can be discussed in order of priority.
Contact us directly through the form or at (204) 338-3003 and mention that you’re a new patient. The clinic will respond with details and a proposed time.
Anyone is welcome to request a visit. Treatment itself takes place at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, so that’s the address to plan for.
After a long break, gums may not be your only concern. These pages outline other services you might want to ask about during your assessment.
Book dental check-ups and cleanings in Winnipeg for preventive exams, tartar removal, gum monitoring and personalized home-care guidance.
Explore serviceLearn how gum disease treatment in Winnipeg addresses bleeding, inflammation, periodontal pockets and bone loss through diagnosis and personalized care.
Explore serviceExplore general dentistry in Winnipeg for check-ups, cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, emergencies and children’s dental care.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
The hardest part is this one
Send a request from The Maples or anywhere else in the city, and we’ll reply about a first visit to our Winnipeg clinic.
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