A tooth can look intact and still be losing its support. If yours has begun to shift or feel unsteady, an examination can show what is happening below the gumline.
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It is unsettling to find a tooth moving when you bite or brush, particularly when there is no cavity to blame. Advanced gum disease can destroy the bone and attachment that hold a tooth in place, and when that loss is severe, the tooth may be badly compromised.
This page is for readers in The Maples, in the northwest of Winnipeg, who are facing that worry. At our McPhillips Street clinic, we examine the tooth and review X-rays before talking about what can be done. Removal is one possibility, considered alongside the state of the surrounding teeth and gums.
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X-rays can help show bone support, which you cannot judge from the look of a tooth in the mirror.
Gum health affects other teeth too, so the conversation may extend past the one that is loose.
You deserve to know whether a compromised tooth can reasonably be expected to stay.
Looseness on its own does not settle anything. The assessment considers why the tooth is moving and how much support remains.
Gum and bone support are central here, along with other factors that influence a tooth’s long-term prognosis.
Depending on the findings, the recommendation might be treating the gums, keeping watch or taking the tooth out.
Only an assessment can say which of these applies. If a tooth has recently become loose, please do not try to judge it yourself.
As with any extraction, the approach reflects the tooth’s position, the shape of the roots, the state of the bone and how visible the tooth is.
Request your visitWe revisit your X-rays and confirm your medications, allergies and health history before anything is done.
With the local anesthetic given, we check that you feel comfortable before going ahead.
The dentist loosens the tooth further and removes it, adding an incision or sectioning only in cases that require it.
The socket is cleaned, bleeding is settled, and any gauze or sutures are placed. Written aftercare instructions then go home with you.
Details you might consider minor can help. Share what you have noticed about your gums and bite, and when it started.
If you have been away from dental care for some time, simply let us know. That is helpful context and nothing more.
Room to talk through what your exam showed.
Some people feel guilty about it, or worry they waited too long. We would rather focus on what is true now and what can help you from here, and we are glad to answer questions as many times as you need.
Your history is useful information for planning care, and we will not treat it as something to scold you about.
If your gums are tender, let us know before treatment so we can talk about your comfort.
Local anesthetic blocks sharp pain. Pressure can remain, so tell the dentist immediately if you feel anything more.
Looking after what remains
Your written instructions come first for the extraction site. After that, attention may turn to the health of your remaining gums and teeth, which is a discussion to have with your dentist.
Keep cleaning your mouth, taking care not to disturb the healing socket directly during the early period.
During the time your dentist discussed with you, do not smoke, vape, use straws or spit hard, and pick soft foods served cool or lukewarm.
Call about bleeding that outlasts directed pressure, notably worse pain after several days, or swelling, fever, drainage and bad tastes that are increasing.
If you ever struggle with swallowing or breathing, seek emergency medical attention.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Your loose tooth would be examined, and treated if that is the plan, in Unit 5 at 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. People coming from The Maples can open the directions link to work out how they will get here.
A staff member reviews your form and contacts you, and the time becomes yours only after that confirmation. Please telephone about sudden swelling, severe pain or anything else urgent.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth extractions in The Maples.
Ask our teamAsk for an appointment at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, through the form or by calling (204) 338-3003. The clinic will respond to arrange your visit.
That depends on why it is loose and how much support remains, so it cannot be answered without an examination. Have it assessed, and ask what the findings mean.
No. Removal is considered when the loss of bone and attachment has left a tooth severely compromised. Treatment options depend on what your assessment shows.
Your dentist can examine the gums and bone around your remaining teeth and explain what they see. Your answer depends on those findings, so raise this concern directly.
Not necessarily. The approach still reflects root shape, bone and position, and the area is still numbed. Your dentist can tell you what is planned for your tooth.
An implant, a bridge or a partial denture may be possibilities, though support from your remaining teeth and bone matters. An examination is needed to compare them.
Depending on your assessment, these pages can explain gum treatment and options for a missing tooth.
Learn how gum disease treatment in Winnipeg addresses bleeding, inflammation, periodontal pockets and bone loss through diagnosis and personalized care.
Explore serviceLearn how scaling and root planing in Winnipeg removes buildup below the gumline, smooths root surfaces and supports healing from gum disease.
Explore serviceExplore full and partial dentures in Winnipeg, including the fitting process, everyday function, appearance, comfort and adjustments as your mouth adapts.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Do not leave it to guesswork
Readers in The Maples can send a request to our clinic in Winnipeg, and a staff member will follow up.
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