After many years of use and repairs, a tooth may need more support than another patch can give. Robertson residents can learn how older, much-repaired teeth are looked at for crowns on McPhillips Street.
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Teeth that have been chewing for decades tend to tell a story: fillings replaced more than once, edges worn flat, perhaps a fine crack. None of that rules out a crown on its own, and age by itself is not what the decision turns on. What counts is the structure still there and the condition of the root and gums underneath.
Your dentist at Winnipeg North Dental in Winnipeg looks at those things and tells you what is realistic. Sometimes a crown can add useful protection. Sometimes a smaller repair would do, and sometimes a tooth does not have the foundation it needs. You are welcome to ask for the reasoning, whichever way the assessment goes.
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The state of the tooth and its support matters more here than the number of candles.
Mention any trouble using floss or a brush, as a crown edge needs steady daily attention.
Medications and health changes can be part of planning, so keep the clinic up to date.
A well-used tooth can look worse, or better, than it really is. The examination tries to separate surface wear from real weakness before anything is recommended.
These are the common situations in which broader coverage is considered for a tooth with a lot of history.
A crown depends on what lies beneath it, so your dentist considers the supporting parts just as carefully.
If the foundation is doubtful, the dentist can explain what that means for this tooth and which other options are worth discussing.
A custom crown usually means preparation and records first, then a later placement. Timing varies with material and plan, so ask about appointment length if sitting for a long stretch is hard.
Request your visitOld fillings, the root, gums and bite are reviewed, using X-rays where appropriate, and the dentist then confirms whether a crown suits this tooth.
With local anesthetic in place, the tooth is shaped to make room. Detailed records of its form, your bite and the shade follow, by scan or impression.
You may leave wearing a temporary that protects the tooth and holds the spacing. Treat it kindly, avoid sticky foods and clean around it gently.
At the try-in, the dentist reviews fit and contacts as well as bite and appearance, makes any needed adjustments, then cements the crown.
You may not remember every repair on this tooth, and that is fine. Whatever you can recall helps, including when it was last worked on and whether it has ever given you trouble.
Asking about estimated costs and bringing insurance or CDCP details lets you see how your own plan applies before you decide.
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A long appointment can be tiring, and there is no need to tough it out in silence. Before the work begins, mention what you find hard and ask what could be done about it.
Agree on how to signal if your jaw is getting tired and you need a brief pause.
A stiff back or neck is reasonable to mention, so you can ask about positioning.
Freezing is the norm for preparation, though you could still sense vibration or pressing.
Years after placement
There is no fixed number of years for a crown. Supporting tooth, bite, cleaning habits, material and new decay all play a part, and only some of them are in your hands.
If regular floss has become fiddly, ask which between-the-teeth cleaning approach would be practical for you.
Tenderness, or food getting trapped around the crown, is worth a call instead of waiting for your next visit.
The exams your dentist recommends give the tooth, its crown and the gums a chance to be watched over time.
When your health or medications change, let the clinic know, even if it seems to have nothing to do with your teeth.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Robertson is in Winnipeg. Crown care for residents is provided at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, and there is a link for directions alongside this section.
You can phone (204) 338-3003 if you prefer to talk it over, or send the online form. A request is only confirmed once the clinic replies to you.
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Helpful details about dental crowns in Robertson.
Ask our teamAge alone does not decide this. Your dentist looks at the tooth, root, gums and bite, along with your health history, before saying whether a crown is suitable.
That is one of the main things your assessment is meant to answer. X-rays, where appropriate, and an examination help show how much healthy structure remains.
Bring this up at your assessment and wear or bring the partial if you can. The dentist can then tell you how it relates to any crown being considered.
The edge of a crown still needs cleaning, so ask about what you can manage. Daily habits that you can actually keep up are more useful than a routine you abandon.
That is a personal decision, informed by what the dentist finds. Ask about the likely alternatives and what each one means for chewing and upkeep, so you can weigh them.
Phone the clinic at (204) 338-3003 or complete this page’s form to request an assessment at our McPhillips Street location in Winnipeg. Mention the tooth you are concerned about.
Depending on what your assessment shows, a different treatment may come into the discussion. Each of these pages explains one such possibility.
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