Pain on biting can be easy to dismiss because the tooth feels fine the rest of the time. If chewing has become a problem, phone our McPhillips Street clinic and tell us about it.
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You may have noticed yourself moving food across your mouth without really thinking about it. The tooth looks ordinary in the mirror and stays quiet between meals, then something firm lands on it and you feel a sharp stab. Margaret Park residents who have reached this stage often wonder whether something so intermittent is worth a call.
It is, because difficulty biting is one of the concerns that should not be left alone. A tooth can hurt under pressure for several reasons, including a fracture, decay, an injury or infection, and these are not always visible to you. Winnipeg North Dental assesses urgent problems like this at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, beginning with a conversation by phone.
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Damage is not always something you can spot with a mirror, so appearance alone cannot reassure you.
Avoid chewing on a tooth you suspect is broken while you are arranging care.
Note which foods set it off and whether the pain comes when you bite or as you let go.
A dentist has more ways to investigate than you do at home. Finding the actual cause matters, particularly because pain can travel and the sore tooth may not be the source.
These are simply some of the possibilities, and your own diagnosis depends on your examination.
Your description of the pain is the first clue, and it is then compared with what the examination shows.
Biting pain can usually be raised with the dentist, but a few symptoms need hospital-level attention first. These are difficulty breathing or swallowing, severe facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness and serious facial injury, so call 911 or seek emergency medical care.
No two urgent visits go exactly alike, though this outline gives you a reasonable sense of the order of events.
Request your visitMention when chewing started to hurt, what it feels like and whether it is getting worse. Your answers help the clinic gauge how quickly you should be seen.
The dentist looks closely at the area, reviews your symptoms and decides whether X-rays are needed to investigate further.
If the tooth is at risk or has a sharp edge, the dentist can address that and any immediate discomfort as far as possible.
You will go over the diagnosis and options that fit your situation. Where definitive care cannot be completed at that time, another visit is set up.
Stay away from chewing on the sore side, particularly if you think the tooth may be broken. Should a fragment come away, rinse gently and save it, and use a cool compress on the outside of your face if swelling develops.
These steps may protect the area for a short while, but they do not take the place of an examination, so keep your call on the list.
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After a few sharp surprises, you may not be keen to close your teeth together on request. Tell the dentist that, and ask what is about to be checked so that nothing catches you off guard.
Show where the pain tends to strike, so testing that spot does not come as a shock.
You can ask what a test has shown as the examination goes along, rather than waiting for the end.
Find out whether your decision has to be made right away, or if you have time to think.
Getting back to normal chewing
Stabilizing a sore tooth may be only the start. Lasting comfort often depends on completing any treatment that was recommended for the underlying cause.
A fractured or infected tooth may need further care, so keep the appointment arranged for you.
Check what is sensible to chew in the meantime, especially if treatment is not yet complete.
Increasing pain or any new swelling is worth reporting to the clinic instead of waiting for your next visit.
If your bite feels different after treatment, let the clinic know so it can be looked into.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Margaret Park is in Winnipeg. If you live there and need to be seen, your appointment takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Phone (204) 338-3003 when pain is strong or worsening. The form on this page is for non-urgent requests and does not reserve a time, as the clinic follows up to confirm.
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Helpful details about emergency dentistry in Margaret Park.
Ask our teamPressure can bring out a problem that stays quiet at rest. A fracture, decay or infection are among the possibilities, and an examination is needed to know which one is responsible.
It may be. Not every crack is easy to see, and a tooth can look healthy while still causing pain. The dentist will examine it and may use X-rays where they would help.
Avoiding the sore side is sensible for now, but it is not a plan for the long term. Phone the clinic, because a problem you are working around has not gone away.
Still mention it to the clinic. A quiet spell does not tell you why the tooth was hurting, and the reason is what the dentist needs to investigate.
That depends on the location and extent of the damage. The dentist can explain realistic options, and your next step might be stabilizing the tooth followed by a separate appointment for the permanent repair.
Call Winnipeg North Dental at (204) 338-3003 and describe when it hurts. Treatment takes place at the McPhillips Street clinic, and we can advise you on how soon to come in.
The right treatment comes after the diagnosis, not before it. You may find it useful to read about the options below ahead of your visit.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Sharp or worsening pain deserves a phone call. If the issue is mild and can wait, fill out the form below and the clinic will get back to you.
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