Dreading the drill, the numbing or the unknown? If you are a Seven Oaks reader who has been putting off a crown out of worry, this page describes what you are likely to feel, step by step.
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Fear of dental work often has less to do with the procedure than with not knowing what comes next. So here is the honest outline: the tooth is numbed with local anesthetic, it is reshaped, some records are taken, and a temporary may be put on. Finishing the crown happens at a separate appointment.
You are likely to feel pressure and vibration, and the area might be somewhat tender for a while afterward. If you live in Seven Oaks and have been hesitating, you can start by simply talking with the staff at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, and tell them plainly that you are anxious.
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Request an explanation of any step at any time, including before the numbing begins.
Local anesthetic is the usual approach when a tooth is prepared for a crown.
Your dentist can only respond to what you share, so tell us when you feel uneasy.
Picturing the procedure accurately can be more reassuring than imagining it. These are the main things worth knowing about why the work is done and how it is carried out.
Crowns are for teeth with limited strength, where another repair may not offer enough protection.
None of this is rushed into. Each part builds on the previous one, and the work is split between appointments.
Whether a crown suits you is an assessment decision, and having a conversation does not commit you to treatment.
Usually there are two main sittings, one for preparing the tooth and another for placing the crown. How they are spaced depends on your material and plan.
Request your visitShare what worries you most. The tooth, your gums, your bite and suitable X-rays are reviewed so you can hear why a crown is being suggested.
Once local anesthetic has taken effect, the tooth is reshaped. This is the part where vibration and pressure tend to be noticeable.
The dentist takes a scan or impression, plus bite and shade records. A temporary may go on, and you will get advice on eating and cleaning.
Later, your custom crown is tried in and checked for fit, contacts, bite and look. Any adjusting is done before it is bonded in place.
Dental anxiety is nothing to be embarrassed about. When you request a visit, feel free to mention it, and write down what you want to ask so that nerves do not chase it from your mind.
Unknown costs can be stressful too. Ask the clinic for an estimate ahead of treatment, and bring any insurance or CDCP details so plan coverage can be discussed.
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Treatment should not feel like something being done to you. Ask anything you need to, tell the dentist how things are going, and let us know if a little more explanation would help.
Ask the dentist whether a raised hand can mean you need a pause, and settle that before starting.
Pressure is expected, while sharpness is something you should mention right away so it can be addressed.
A heads-up before noisy or unfamiliar parts can take away some of the surprise, so request one if that helps.
When it is over
Knowing the difference between ordinary settling and something to report can quiet a worried mind. Temporary sensitivity or sore gums can occur after preparation and should get better.
A little tenderness around the gum and some short-lived sensitivity are not unusual, and they should fade.
Phone if biting feels off, the crown shifts, or the sensitivity is simply not easing as you were told to expect.
Decay remains possible at the natural tooth around the crown, so keep brushing and cleaning between teeth each day.
No concern is too small for a call. If you are unsure about something after your visit, ask.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)If you are reading from Seven Oaks, your crown care would be provided at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Knowing the way in advance is one less thing to worry about, so a directions link is included.
A form request holds no time until the clinic gets back to you. Prefer to talk it over, or is it urgent? Call (204) 338-3003.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about dental crowns in Seven Oaks.
Ask our teamLocal anesthetic is normally used, so most of what you may notice is pressure or vibration. Afterward, the tooth or gums may feel tender for a while before improving. Everyone experiences this differently.
Tell the clinic before your appointment, and describe what makes it difficult. Ask what can be done, and what your options are, so you can discuss them with the dentist ahead of time.
They differ. The second visit is about trying in the finished crown and checking fit, contacts, bite and appearance before cementing. Ask whether numbing is likely to be used for your tooth.
It is a short-term cover and may not feel the same as your natural tooth. Stay away from sticky foods and be gentle cleaning around it, and call us if something seems off.
You are welcome to phone (204) 338-3003 and ask questions, or send a request through the form. Ask about an assessment appointment at our McPhillips Street clinic if you would like the tooth examined.
Knowing a bit about related treatment can reduce the unknowns. Here are a few topics that often come up in crown conversations.
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Send us a request and mention that you feel nervous. The clinic will reach out, and care happens at our Winnipeg location.
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