When the tooth shows every time you smile, how you will look matters as much as how it will heal. Raise that concern early, and we will talk it through at our Winnipeg clinic.
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Plenty of people facing an extraction near the front of the mouth have the same first thought: what will I look like afterward? Wanting to know is not vanity. Your appearance is one of the factors that shapes whether and when a tooth should be replaced, so it deserves a place in the planning.
If you live in Robertson, the discussion happens at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street, in Winnipeg. We look first at whether the tooth can be kept in a predictable way. Should removal still make the most sense, you can talk through the options for the space before the appointment rather than after it.
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How the space looks is a legitimate concern, and it is weighed along with your bite and remaining teeth.
Replacement choices and timing can be covered ahead of removal, so the decision does not catch you off guard.
Your dentist examines whether the tooth can be restored before an extraction is recommended.
It helps to treat these as separate questions. One concerns the tooth you have now, and the other concerns what you would like to see in the mirror afterward.
A visible tooth is judged by the same clinical standards as any other, using an examination and an X-ray.
There are three common directions, and which one suits you will depend on your assessment.
Ask specifically what you can expect the area to look like between removal and any replacement, since timing varies from person to person.
Being near the front does not make a tooth automatically simple. Its root shape, the bone holding it and how much of it is exposed all affect the technique.
Request your visitYour records, medications and allergies are looked over, and the tooth is confirmed against the X-ray.
With local anesthetic in place, we make sure you feel comfortable before going further.
Your dentist loosens the tooth and takes it out. In some cases this calls for sectioning it or making a small incision.
Once the socket is clean and bleeding is under control, gauze or sutures are added as appropriate and your aftercare is explained.
A photo for work, a family gathering or a presentation may be weighing on you. Mention any date like that when you get in touch, so you can ask how it might fit with your treatment.
Implants, bridges and partial dentures are different treatments with different costs. Ask for an estimate, and bring your insurance or CDCP information, as your share depends on your plan and the care you have.
Consultation desk, with the blue bench from our waiting area.
Some patients worry that asking about appearance sounds trivial next to a medical problem. It does not. Tell us what is on your mind, and we can discuss it openly.
Say what you would like to keep about your smile, and what you would be glad to change.
Suitability varies, so your dentist can explain which options may apply and what each would require.
Expect to feel some pushing and movement while numb, and alert your dentist if anything is uncomfortable.
The weeks that follow
The gum starts to recover over days to weeks, while the socket and bone keep changing for longer. That is one reason replacement timing needs an individual answer.
Avoid poking at the area or checking it with your tongue, and keep up your other cleaning while leaving the healing site undisturbed at first.
Soft, cool or lukewarm food is easiest. Try not to bite directly with the extraction area in the early days.
If you have not settled on an option, this is a sensible topic to come back to once you have had time to think.
Phone the clinic if bleeding will not ease with the pressure you were told to apply, if pain grows sharply after a few days, or if you notice more swelling, fever, drainage, a foul taste or lasting numbness. When swallowing or breathing becomes a struggle, get emergency medical care at once.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Robertson is an area in Winnipeg, and patients who live there come to us at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6. You will find a directions link alongside this section.
Your request is not a booked time until the clinic has confirmed it. A broken front tooth, pain or swelling warrants a phone call rather than the online form.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth extractions in Robertson.
Ask our teamUnless a replacement has been arranged, the space will be there once the tooth is out. Ask your dentist before the appointment what can be planned for that period in your particular situation.
This cannot be answered without an examination. Bone, bite and the type of replacement all influence timing, so bring it up well before the day of removal.
Neither is automatically the better choice. An implant does not lean on neighbouring teeth, whereas a bridge can draw support from them, and an assessment will show what suits your mouth.
Ask to discuss how one would look and feel for you, because the design and the teeth around it matter. Your dentist can explain how it compares with a fixed option.
It may be, if enough healthy structure and support remain. A restoration or root canal treatment would be weighed first, and extraction is considered when those are not predictable.
Call (204) 338-3003 or fill in the request form, noting that the tooth is a visible one. You would be seen at our McPhillips Street clinic, after the clinic has confirmed a time.
Read about each option at your own pace. An examination and treatment plan will show which may suit you.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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From Robertson, send a request to our Winnipeg clinic and mention the tooth that concerns you. The clinic will follow up with you about arranging an appointment.
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