When cold drinks or hot food suddenly set off a sharp jolt in a tooth, you do not have to guess how serious it is. Describe it to us by phone and get a clear next step.
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Sensitivity tends to get brushed aside because it comes and goes. You switch sides when you drink, let the soup cool longer, and tell yourself it was probably nothing. For West Kildonan residents who have started working around one tooth like this, the useful question is whether something has changed.
A jolt that is new, strong or getting more frequent deserves a phone call to Winnipeg North Dental. It could be linked to decay, a fracture, a lost filling or something else, and only an examination can sort that out. Care takes place at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, and the conversation starts with what you have been noticing.
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Cold, heat, sweets and biting pressure are all worth mentioning when you phone.
Whether the feeling fades at once or hangs around is a helpful detail for the dentist.
There is no need to decide if this counts as urgent, because that is what the call is for.
The same sharp feeling can come from quite different problems. The aim of an urgent visit is to work out which one you have and deal with any immediate risk or discomfort.
Because discomfort can travel, the tooth you blame may not be where the trouble began, so the search covers more than one spot.
The findings shape the plan, and some problems can be handled at this visit while others need a separate appointment.
Sensitivity alone is rarely a reason for 911, but some symptoms are. Trouble breathing or swallowing, severe swelling of the face, bleeding you cannot control, passing out or a serious facial injury all call for 911 or emergency medical care.
Your experience will depend on what the dentist finds, but most urgent visits have a similar shape.
Request your visitOn the phone, tell us what sets off the tooth, when this started and whether it is getting worse. We use those answers to judge how soon you should be assessed.
The dentist reviews your symptoms and checks the area, adding X-rays if they are needed to see what the surface cannot show.
If something can be done to ease the discomfort, smooth a sharp edge or lower the risk to the tooth, this is the time for it.
The dentist explains the cause and what could be done about it. When the lasting fix cannot be finished at this visit, follow-up is arranged.
You do not need a perfect description, but a few observations make for a more useful call. A warm salt-water rinse and gentle cleaning around the area may help while you arrange care.
Aspirin or other medication should never be placed directly on the tooth or gum, however tempting it might be when a jolt hits.
The waiting area and a consultation room at our clinic.
People with a sensitive tooth often dread the examination itself. Telling the dentist which things set it off lets you talk through how the visit could go before anything begins.
Show the dentist where it hurts most, so that area can be approached with care.
If an air or water spray worries you, ask what it would show and how it will feel.
Speak up as soon as something becomes hard to tolerate, instead of waiting until the end.
Once you know the cause
Feeling better is welcome, but it is not necessarily the end of the problem. Any treatment the dentist recommends is there to deal with what was causing the sensitivity.
If a repair or further treatment was suggested, arrange it instead of waiting to see whether the tooth flares up.
New swelling, a return of the jolts or pain that is growing stronger are reasons to phone the clinic again.
Routine check-ups give the dentist a chance to catch changes before they turn into another sudden jolt.
Unsure whether something you feel after your visit is normal? The clinic is a phone call away at (204) 338-3003.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)West Kildonan is in Winnipeg, and urgent care for residents takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Call (204) 338-3003 if the tooth is painful or getting worse. The online form suits non-urgent concerns, and a request sent that way does not hold a time until the clinic confirms it.
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Helpful details about emergency dentistry in West Kildonan.
Ask our teamIt depends on what else is going on, which is why a call helps. Sensitivity that is strong, persistent or worsening, or that comes with swelling or trouble biting, should be described to the clinic promptly.
Brief twinges can still be worth mentioning, especially if they are new or happening more often. Tell us how long each one lasts, and we can advise you on how soon the tooth should be looked at.
A filling that has been lost or damaged can leave a tooth painful or vulnerable, so it is one possibility. Other causes exist too, and an examination is how the dentist finds out which applies to you.
Gentle cleaning and a warm salt-water rinse may help. Avoid resting any medication against the sore spot, and remember that these measures buy comfort without replacing an examination.
Sometimes the problem can be dealt with right then. Other cases call for stabilizing the tooth, with medication if clinically indicated, and a separate appointment for the permanent solution.
Phone the McPhillips Street clinic at (204) 338-3003 and explain what you are feeling. Please call before coming, because availability and urgency vary and the conversation helps us advise you.
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Please use the phone for a sore or worsening tooth. For a mild, non-urgent concern, use the form below, and the clinic will reply to arrange the details.
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