Losing a tooth is permanent, so you are entitled to understand why it is being suggested. Bring your questions to our McPhillips Street clinic and have them answered first.
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Hearing that a tooth should be removed can leave you nodding along and then thinking of every question on the way out. This page is for Sinclair Park residents who want to follow the reasoning, step by step, before they make up their minds.
Our starting point is that natural teeth are worth preserving. Removal enters the discussion when a tooth cannot be restored predictably, when infection or a fracture has damaged its outlook, or when taking it out serves a larger orthodontic or prosthetic plan. All of this happens at Winnipeg North Dental in Winnipeg, where we go over the examination and X-ray with you.
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Expect a plain account of what the X-ray and exam show, and of why they point toward removal.
Restoring, treating the inside of the tooth and monitoring are all weighed alongside extraction.
Chewing, appearance and later treatment belong in the talk before anything is decided.
A repair being technically possible does not settle the matter. The useful thing to know is how the tooth is likely to hold up over the long term.
Several findings feed into the answer, and your own goals count among them.
These are fair questions at any point in the conversation, and none of them is awkward to raise.
A recommendation only becomes a plan once the tooth has been examined and you have had your say.
Position, root shape, the bone around the tooth and how much of it can be seen will shape the approach. Broadly, you can expect these stages.
Request your visitBefore anything starts, we confirm your health history, medications, allergies and X-rays, and make certain which tooth is being treated.
Local anesthetic goes in first, and we check how it feels before beginning.
The tooth is eased loose and lifted out. Sometimes a small incision is required, or the tooth is divided into sections.
We clean the site and settle the bleeding, placing gauze or sutures where they are called for, then hand you written instructions.
It is easy to lose your train of thought in a dental chair. A short list lets you cover what matters to you, including the option you are leaning toward and the reasons you lean that way.
Cost is a reasonable part of this comparison, so ask for an estimate and bring any insurance or CDCP details. What you end up paying rests on your plan and the treatment you receive.
A treatment room and the reception desk.
Feeling rushed makes a hard decision harder. If an explanation has gone past you, say so, and ask to hear it again in simpler terms.
Having the problem pointed out on the image can make a spoken explanation much easier to grasp.
Your priorities carry weight here, whether you are thinking about appearance, recovery or what comes later.
Pressure and movement are normal once you are numb, but tell your dentist straight away about any discomfort.
Living with your decision
Not every gap has to be filled, though each one deserves some thought. Early recovery also asks for a little care, with the blood clot as your first concern.
During the period discussed with you, leave out straws, smoking, vaping and forceful spitting, all of which can disturb it.
An implant, a bridge and a partial denture each suit different situations, and an exam is what allows a fair comparison.
Recovery varies by person and procedure, which is why your own written instructions take priority over general advice like this.
Call the clinic about bleeding that continues despite directed pressure, pain that worsens markedly after a few days, or rising swelling, fever, drainage, a bad taste or numbness. If breathing or swallowing becomes difficult, seek emergency medical care.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Sinclair Park is in Winnipeg, and residents are seen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, for both the assessment and any extraction. Directions are one click away through the link in this section.
A form submission is only a request until the clinic has confirmed a time with you. If you are in significant pain or something feels urgent, phone (204) 338-3003 instead.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth extractions in Sinclair Park.
Ask our teamUsually it is a poor long-term outlook. Too little tooth may remain to support a restoration, a crack may run below the gumline, or the surrounding bone may be severely reduced.
Tell your dentist how you are feeling and ask what delay could mean for this particular tooth. The answer depends on what was found, because some problems can be watched and others carry more risk if left.
Certainly. Bring whatever you have read and ask whether it applies to your tooth. Suitability always comes down to what the assessment shows in your mouth.
Its position, your bite, the teeth you still have and your own preferences all play a part. Replacing it is not always recommended, so ask for that reasoning to be explained for your case.
Yes, a review of an X-ray is part of the assessment, along with examining the tooth. If you have recent images elsewhere, ask whether they can be transferred.
Request a visit through the form on this page or ring (204) 338-3003, and mention that you want to discuss a possible extraction. Care takes place at our McPhillips Street clinic, and a staff member will reply about timing.
Some of these aim to keep the tooth, and another helps with care around it. Reading about them first can make your questions sharper.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Sinclair Park residents are welcome to request an assessment at our Winnipeg clinic, and the clinic will be in touch to arrange it.
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