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It only hurts when I bite
General Dentistry for Selkirk Residents
Fine all day, then a jolt on one particular chew. Selkirk residents with this kind of pain can have it examined at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, even if it comes and goes.
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Pain under pressure
A tooth that objects to chewing is telling you something.
Discomfort when biting has several possible explanations. Decay, a crack and a filling that sits too high are all on the list. A tooth that is tender under pressure can also be a sign of trouble inside it, which may or may not call for root canal treatment. You cannot sort these out by chewing carefully and waiting to see what happens.
An examination and appropriate X-rays are how the cause gets identified. Living outside the City of Winnipeg, you may be tempted to put off the trip while the pain is mild. Before deciding that, call the clinic and describe it. In the meantime, note which tooth seems to be involved, whether it responds to hot or cold, and what kind of food sets it off.
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Several possible causes
Decay, a crack, a high filling and inflammation inside the tooth can all feel somewhat alike.
Details help
Which side, which foods and how long it lingers are all useful clues to pass along.
A new filling counts
If the sore tooth was recently repaired, say so, because the bite may simply need adjusting.
Where a sore bite can lead
General dentistry for Selkirk patients
Depending on what the exam finds, the answer may be Dental Fillings, Root Canal Therapy or, if a tooth cannot be predictably restored, Tooth Extractions. Sudden or severe pain belongs under Emergency Dentistry.
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Getting it diagnosed
From a sore chew to a clear answer.
Here is the general path, and what you can ask along the way.
Request your visit- 01
Describe the pattern
Tell the clinic whether it happens on biting down, on letting go or with temperature, and mention any recent dental work or a bump on the gum.
- 02
Have the tooth examined
Expect the dentist to look at the tooth and how your teeth meet. X-rays may be taken if they are needed to find what is going on.
- 03
Weigh what comes next
Ask what the options are, whether treatment could happen at that visit or later, and how many trips into the city the plan could take.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Getting it looked at in Winnipeg
Your tooth is assessed on McPhillips Street.
From Selkirk, you would come into the city, to Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Open the directions link below whenever you are ready to plan.
Pain that keeps you awake or is getting worse, or any swelling of the gum, face or jaw, is a reason to call (204) 338-3003 promptly. Do not rely on the form.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
A little clarity before your visit
Your questions, answered.
Helpful details about general dentistry in Selkirk.
Ask our teamCould my tooth be cracked even if I cannot see anything?
Yes, a crack may be possible even where a tooth looks intact. That is one reason bite pain needs an examination, as what the dentist finds determines the next step.
My filling is only a week old and feels too high. Is this normal?
Brief sensitivity can occur after a filling, but a tooth that touches first or stays uncomfortable while chewing should be reported. Call the clinic and ask to have the bite checked.
Does biting pain mean I need a root canal?
Not necessarily. Many painful teeth do not need one, while some that do cause little discomfort. A diagnosis needs an examination and appropriate X-rays.
The pain stopped. Should I cancel?
Keep the appointment or at least talk to the clinic first. A symptom fading away does not tell you why it began, and the cause can still be there.
Can I just chew on the other side for now?
Favouring the other side is reasonable for the short term, but it does not address the source. Use the time to arrange an assessment rather than to wait it out.
How should a Selkirk resident arrange an assessment?
If it is mild, send the form with a note saying which tooth is sore, or phone (204) 338-3003. You are not booked until the clinic has confirmed a time.
Find out why it hurts
Stop working your meals around one tooth.
Selkirk residents can request a general dentistry assessment here and describe when the tooth hurts. Expect to hear from the clinic about a suitable time.