You bit into something ordinary and felt a hard fragment on your tongue. For East Kildonan residents wondering what that lost corner means, here is how a crown may fit in and how the tooth gets examined at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
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The raised points on a back tooth are called cusps, and they sometimes give way around an older filling or along a crack. Losing one does not settle the treatment by itself. What counts is why the piece broke and how much sturdy tooth is still standing around the gap.
East Kildonan is in Winnipeg, and residents who have lost part of a tooth are seen at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street. Should a crown turn out to be sensible, it would replace the lost form and wrap the rest of the visible tooth in a new chewing surface.
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A clipped edge and a split reaching deep into the tooth can look alike from your side of the mirror.
Some broken teeth barely complain, so a lack of soreness tells you little about what happened.
Depending on the damage, a filling or onlay may do the job and a crown may not be required.
The repair has to match what remains. A dentist balances keeping healthy structure against giving a damaged tooth enough support to carry on chewing.
Several findings can make wider coverage the more reasonable path for a fractured tooth.
A smaller restoration could suit a tooth whose remaining walls are still strong.
A deep fracture can involve the nerve, whether or not a crown is ever placed. If an exam points that way, root canal treatment may enter the conversation before any covering is made.
When a custom crown is the choice, expect preparation and detailed records at one appointment and placement at a later one. How far apart they fall depends on the material and the plan.
Request your visitTooth, root, gums and bite are all reviewed, with X-rays where appropriate, so the extent of the break is clear before a crown is agreed on.
With the area numbed, the broken tooth is shaped. Then a scan or impression, a record of how you bite and shade information are gathered for the final piece.
A temporary crown may shield what was shaped and hold the space. Go easy with the brush around it, and leave sticky foods alone during this period.
Fit, contacts, bite and looks all get a try-in review. Changes are made if needed, and only then does the crown go on with permanent cement.
You do not need to work out the cause yourself, though a few remembered facts can give the assessment a head start. Jot them down while the event is fresh.
If you kept the fragment, you may ask whether it is worth bringing. It will not usually change much, but the question costs nothing.
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Running your tongue over a jagged edge makes a small gap seem huge, and that alone can be unsettling. An examination replaces that guesswork with facts, and you can take your time over what you hear. Should treatment go ahead, local anesthetic is the usual approach for preparation.
The numbed tooth should not register sharply, though buzzing and a pushing sensation may come through.
Gum tenderness or short-lived sensitivity can follow the appointment and ought to settle down gradually.
Tell the dentist that the break has rattled you, so explanations can go at a pace that suits you.
Once it is rebuilt
Although the new surface cannot decay, the natural tooth at its margin can. How long the repair serves you is tied to supporting structure, bite forces, grinding, cleaning habits, gum changes and any new injury.
Brush carefully along the point where crown and gum line up, and clear between those teeth each day.
Regular dental exams let someone track the crown, the tooth and the gums for changes you would not spot.
Call if the bite seems high, the crown shifts, floss starts to shred, or food begins to get trapped.
Should grinding have played a part in the fracture, you could ask whether a protective appliance makes sense for you.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Crown care for East Kildonan residents is provided at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Use the directions link when planning your trip.
Pain, swelling or a large break are reasons to phone (204) 338-3003 and skip the form. Forms only ask for a time, which the clinic then confirms.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dental crowns in East Kildonan.
Ask our teamA lack of pain does not show how deep a break goes. Phone the clinic, describe what happened, and ask how soon the tooth ought to be seen.
Not always. Some breaks suit a filling or onlay. The amount of healthy tooth left, and the reason the cusp failed, guide what is recommended.
Please do not attempt any home repair. Mention the fragment when you contact the clinic, and the dentist can tell you whether it has any use.
Often a tooth has been weakened already by a large filling, an unseen crack or wear, so the final bite was simply the moment it gave way.
It can be. Deep decay, cracks and earlier damage may all inflame the nerve, which is one reason the assessment looks beyond the visible break.
A phone call to (204) 338-3003 is the way to go if it hurts or looks serious. For anything calmer, the request form on this page works as well.
A fracture can be mended in more than one way, and sometimes the nerve needs attention too. Read about these related options.
Restore cavities, chips and worn areas with tooth-coloured dental fillings in Winnipeg. Learn when repair is needed and what happens during treatment.
Explore serviceLearn when custom inlays or onlays may repair a damaged back tooth in Winnipeg while preserving more natural structure than a full dental crown.
Explore serviceLearn how root canal therapy in Winnipeg treats infection, relieves dental pain and helps preserve a natural tooth, including treatment and aftercare.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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