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Changing clinics mid-plan

Inlays & Onlays for Brooklands Residents

New to our clinic with an inlay or onlay left unfinished on an old plan? Brooklands residents can have the tooth examined afresh in Winnipeg and hear what is recommended now.

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Picking up where things stopped

Carrying an Unfinished Restoration Plan to a New Dental Clinic

Dental plans do not always survive a change of clinic. You might have an estimate in a drawer, a vague memory of the word onlay, and no clear idea if that advice still stands. Starting over with someone new can feel like an extra hurdle when you simply want the tooth dealt with.

An earlier recommendation is useful background, but it reflects the tooth as it was then. A current examination shows where things stand today. People in Brooklands, which is in Winnipeg, can have that done at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street, and whatever you can share about past treatment is welcome.

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Bring what you have

An estimate, a treatment note or your memory of the conversation all give useful context.

Expect a current exam

The condition of the tooth is checked as it stands today, rather than assumed from older paperwork.

Ask what changed

If the advice now differs from what you heard earlier, ask to have the reasons explained.

Revisiting the old plan

A refresher on what you may have been told.

Older paperwork can use terms you do not quite remember. The difference between these two restorations comes down to their relationship with the cusps of the tooth.

If it said inlay

That wording points to a custom piece for the central chewing area, within the raised points of the tooth, assuming its walls are still in suitable condition.

  • Does not extend over a cusp.
  • Replaces a selected damaged area.
  • Is worth reviewing if the tooth has since changed.

If it said onlay

Here the plan would have included coverage of at least one weakened cusp. It goes beyond an inlay, while still falling short of a full crown.

  • Reaches over the cusps needing protection.
  • Leaves sound surfaces of the tooth alone.
  • Relies on enough healthy structure remaining.

Time can change what a tooth needs. An old recommendation could still apply, or the current findings might support a different option altogether.

Starting with fresh eyes

How a new clinic takes up the work.

After the examination, and if an inlay or onlay is still appropriate, the restoration proceeds in the following order.

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  1. 01

    Compare then and now

    Your account of the past plan is considered while your dentist assesses the tooth’s walls, your bite, its root health and any cracks or decay.

  2. 02

    Prepare the tooth as needed

    Any temporary or old material may need attention. Under local anesthetic as a rule, damage is removed and a sound form is created.

  3. 03

    Make a new record

    Because the piece must match the tooth in its prepared state, a fresh scan or impression captures it along with your bite and a chosen shade.

  4. 04

    Finish with bonding

    The restoration is tried in, adjusted for fit and bite, bonded and polished. You could have a temporary on the tooth before this appointment.

Boxes and old emails

A little paperwork can go a long way.

Search through your papers and inbox for anything from your earlier clinic. There is no need to worry if you cannot find it, as your teeth can still be examined without it.

If you are currently wearing a temporary from another clinic, or a tooth has become painful, mention that by phone so it does not wait on a form.

Gather if you can

  • Any treatment plan, estimate or note about the tooth.
  • The name of your previous clinic, should records need transferring.
  • Your medical history and the medications you are taking.
  • Whatever dental plan or CDCP paperwork applies to you.
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New faces, same tooth

It is okay to take your time getting settled.

A new clinic means an unfamiliar room and people who do not yet know you. Explain how your last experience went, including what worked and anything you would prefer to be different.

Share your dental history

Describing what you are used to gives the people treating you a useful place to begin.

Freezing, as you may recall

Preparing a tooth for this work usually involves local anesthetic. Tell the dentist how it has affected you in the past.

Questions about differences

If something is handled differently than you remember, ask for it to be explained.

Settling into a new routine

Keep your new records in step with your care.

Once your restoration is finished, your records with us include it. Ordinary follow-up and home care are what keep the work and the surrounding tooth in good condition.

01

Set up your next check-up

Ask when you should return, since regular examinations let someone monitor the tooth over time.

02

Mind the restored edge

Floss and brush carefully along the line where your restoration and natural tooth come together.

03

Call about anything unusual

Contact the clinic about a bite that feels high, an edge that feels rough or a piece that moves.

Sensitivity should get better following treatment. If it is not improving, the clinic would want to know.

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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6
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Your new starting point

Begin Again at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street

Brooklands residents are welcome to request a first visit to Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. If this address is new to you, the link beside this text opens directions from wherever you are.

Let us know you are a new patient and that a plan is unfinished. The office gets back to you with timing, and nothing is booked until then.

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 inlays & onlays in Brooklands.

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Do I have to start the whole process again?

A new examination is needed so that the dentist can assess the tooth as it is today. Anything from your previous clinic can inform that assessment without replacing it.

Will my old estimate still apply?

An estimate from elsewhere reflects that clinic and that time. Ask for a current figure here after your tooth has been examined, and check coverage with your plan.

What if the previous clinic already prepared my tooth?

Phone the clinic and explain what has been done, including whether a temporary is on. Temporary materials are not as durable as finished restorations, so do not leave it long.

Can my earlier dental records be sent over?

Ask the office about transferring records from your former clinic, and have its name and contact details ready when you do.

What if you recommend something different from my last dentist?

Differences can arise because a tooth has changed or because the two assessments weigh things differently. Ask for the reasoning, then take the time you need to decide.

I just moved to Brooklands. How do I become a patient?

Send the form on this page or call (204) 338-3003 to request a new-patient visit. You would be seen at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, with the time confirmed by the office.

Finish what you started

Have your unfinished plan looked at again.

Tell us about the tooth by using the form for a visit at our Winnipeg clinic. A reply will follow about timing, and a sore tooth calls for a phone conversation.

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