A zing from ice water, a wince on one side when chewing, a spot you keep checking. If that sounds familiar, Rivergrove residents can find out what these signs may mean and when to act.
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You probably arrived here because a tooth has started acting up and you’d like to know whether it’s a cavity. The honest answer is that a symptom alone can’t tell you. Cold sensitivity, for example, has several possible causes, and only some of them call for a filling.
That’s why the first job is finding the cause. At Winnipeg North Dental, we examine the tooth and explain what we find. If decay, a small fracture or wear is responsible, a filling may be one way to repair it and reduce the sensitivity damage can cause.
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When it started and what sets it off gives us valuable clues about the cause.
We look for what is behind a symptom before suggesting any kind of repair.
Assessing a change early may leave more options while the area is manageable.
None of these signs is proof of a cavity, but each is a good reason to have the tooth looked at. Here is what we consider next.
Some changes are felt, others seen. Keep track of them, as patterns can be useful information.
Pressure pain alone could come from decay, a crack, a filling sitting high, or something else entirely, so we need to narrow things down.
Keep in mind that a tooth with no symptoms can also have decay, so routine examinations still matter even if your discomfort goes away.
Here’s the path from describing your symptom to finishing a repair, when a filling is what your tooth needs. Your own visit may differ.
Request your visitWe ask what you’ve been feeling, examine the area, and work out which tooth is responsible. It’s not always the one you suspect.
You’ll hear the likely cause, any treatment we suggest, and other choices worth thinking about, with a chance to ask your questions.
With freezing if required, the affected structure is cleared away, then the site is cleaned and kept free of moisture for the new material.
A tooth-coloured restoration, where suitable, is layered and polished. Biting together shows whether anything needs fine-tuning.
Symptoms have a way of disappearing the moment you reach a dental office. Writing down what you notice in the days before your visit gives us more to go on.
Pain that is severe or feels urgent shouldn’t wait for a form reply. Call (204) 338-3003 and describe what’s happening.
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Coming in with a tender tooth can make you more protective of it. Tell us which areas feel touchy, and we’ll talk about your comfort before beginning any examination or treatment.
If a filling goes ahead, local anesthetic can be used as appropriate so that it feels more like pressure.
Mention this before we begin. It can help us understand the problem and plan around your comfort.
If anything hurts during the appointment, say so, and we can pause to look at what’s going on.
Did it settle?
Having had a symptom, you’ll likely pay close attention to this tooth for a while. Here’s how to interpret what you notice after your filling.
Give chewing a miss until the freezing is gone, and be careful with hot liquids, as your lip and tongue won’t warn you.
Your tooth may stay a bit reactive for a short period. A gradual fade is the pattern we’d hope to see.
If it persists past the period we discussed, or the bite feels high, phone us so we can reassess what’s happening.
Keep brushing, cleaning between your teeth and attending examinations, so that future changes are spotted early.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Rivergrove is an area in the north part of Winnipeg, and residents can ask us to take a look at a troublesome tooth. Assessment and fillings both take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.
A form submission is only a request, and the clinic will respond to finalize it. If pain, swelling or a break worries you, telephone (204) 338-3003 instead.
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Ask our teamNot necessarily. A new reaction to temperature can have a number of causes, and decay is just one. Have it assessed so you know what you’re actually dealing with.
Pain on pressure might relate to decay, a crack, a high filling or something different. It’s worth an examination, since the cause determines whether a filling or another treatment would help.
It’s still reasonable to have the tooth checked, because decay doesn’t always cause ongoing discomfort, and a quieter tooth isn’t proof that the problem is gone.
No, some marks aren’t decay at all. A visible change is still worth pointing out, as your dentist can examine it and use X-rays if appropriate to work out what it is.
It may reduce sensitivity when tooth damage is the cause, but that can’t be promised, and some short-term sensitivity can follow treatment itself. The first step is confirming where the symptom comes from.
For a new or changing symptom, send a request or call (204) 338-3003. If it feels urgent, please phone instead of using the form. Care is provided at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
A symptom can lead to a different diagnosis altogether. Browse these pages to learn about treatments that may come up instead.
Learn how root canal therapy in Winnipeg treats infection, relieves dental pain and helps preserve a natural tooth, including treatment and aftercare.
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Still wondering about that tooth?
Rivergrove residents are welcome to request an assessment at our Winnipeg clinic, and we’ll be in touch about next steps.
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