Some teeth cause trouble because of where they sit, not what has happened to them. A tooth that is crowded or not fully visible needs a closer look before anyone decides what to do.
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A tooth squeezed out of line can be hard to clean, while one that sits partly below the gum may leave you wondering what is going on underneath. If you live in Northwood and have noticed something like this, you might also wonder whether the tooth has to come out, or whether you can leave it alone.
That depends on what the examination and X-ray reveal. A stable finding that creates no unacceptable risk can sometimes be monitored, while a problematic tooth may be a candidate for removal. At Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, your dentist can explain how the position of the tooth shapes both the decision and the technique.
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Much of what matters about a partly hidden tooth lies below the gum, out of sight.
Not every awkwardly placed tooth has to go if it is stable and causing no harm.
Protecting the teeth and tissues around a problem tooth is part of the thinking.
Two teeth with similar symptoms can call for quite different approaches. Here are some of the things that come up when the concern is where a tooth is rather than the shape it is in.
Removal is one possibility among several, and it depends on your overall goals.
A tooth that is not fully visible usually takes more planning, because less of it can be reached.
Tell your dentist which tooth is bothering you and how long it has been happening. Suitability for any approach, including removal at this clinic, is settled at your assessment.
A tooth that can be reached easily and one that is covered by gum can involve different techniques. These stages give a general idea, and your dentist can tell you which details apply.
Request your visitWith your medical history, allergies, medications and X-rays in front of them, your dentist confirms the tooth and how it will be accessed.
You receive a local anesthetic, followed by a comfort check. Say so if something still seems sensitive.
A visible tooth may simply be loosened and lifted out. One that is harder to reach could need a small incision, limited bone removal or sectioning.
Your dentist cleans the site, controls bleeding, and places gauze or sutures where appropriate. Written instructions go home with you, noting symptoms that call for a phone call.
Keeping track of what you notice can be more helpful than trying to diagnose the tooth yourself. A few brief notes are enough to give the conversation a useful start.
Swelling that grows, or pain that makes it hard to manage day to day, should not wait for a routine visit. Ring the clinic and tell them about those changes.
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It is easy to imagine the worst when part of a tooth is hidden from view. Looking at the X-ray with your dentist and asking about what is there often makes the situation easier to think about.
Ask your dentist to point out where the tooth is sitting in relation to the rest of your mouth.
If an incision may be involved, you can ask why it would be needed and what it means for healing.
Agree on a simple gesture to use if you would like your dentist to stop for a moment.
Letting the gum settle
More involved procedures can affect how recovery goes, so stay with your written instructions. Soreness, swelling and some oozing can occur, and the overall course should be one of improvement.
Ask how to look after them, and whether a follow-up is expected, before you head home.
Choose gentle foods, keep the rest of your mouth clean, and avoid straws, smoking, vaping and hard spitting for the time discussed.
Phone about ongoing bleeding despite directed pressure, pain that grows much worse after a few days, unexpected numbness, or more swelling, fever, drainage or a bad taste.
If breathing or swallowing becomes difficult, go for emergency medical care right away.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Come to Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, for your assessment and any treatment you choose. Open the directions link when you are planning your trip.
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Ask our teamReach the clinic at (204) 338-3003 or through the form on this page. Examinations and treatment happen at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, once a time has been worked out.
No. Removal is only one possibility, and many factors matter, including your bite and your goals. Your dentist can explain whether anything needs to happen at all.
It may or may not be. An examination and X-ray can show how the tooth is positioned and whether it should be treated, monitored or removed.
Monitoring can be appropriate for findings that are stable and do not create unacceptable risk. Ask what would need to change for your dentist to recommend something different.
A small incision may be used when part of the tooth is covered and cannot be removed predictably by a simple approach. Your dentist can tell you if that is likely in your case.
That is a fair question to ask. Protecting neighbouring teeth and tissues is one reason removal may be considered, and your X-ray and examination can help answer it.
When position is the main issue, these pages may offer helpful background. Your dentist can explain whether any of them apply to you.
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