Chewing surfaces can lose their shape gradually, and you may only notice when you happen to look. If you live in the Exchange District, our Winnipeg clinic can examine what has changed.
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Unlike a sudden break, wear gives you no single moment to remember. One day you may notice a molar seems flatter, a cusp looks thin at its edge, or an old filling now stands out from the enamel around it. It can be difficult to know whether that means anything at all.
A changed shape does not automatically mean you need treatment, and it certainly does not point to a particular restoration on its own. If damage or weakened cusps are found, an inlay or onlay may be one of the options reviewed. Exchange District is an area of Winnipeg, and its residents are examined at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street.
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A flat spot, a thin edge or a change in colour are all worth mentioning, even if they seem minor.
The dentist can consider your bite and possible grinding when looking at how a tooth has changed.
Treatment is not a given. Some changes may just need watching, and you can ask about that.
When a worn or damaged back tooth does need restoring, the assessment considers the state of its peaks and walls. Two custom designs may be mentioned at that point.
When decay or breakdown is confined to the centre and the cusps remain strong, an inlay can replace the affected part of the surface.
A thinned or undermined cusp may call for an onlay, which extends over that weak area and gives it extra coverage without enclosing the whole tooth.
Widespread wear across many teeth is a different matter from one damaged molar, and it may involve a broader conversation. A single restoration may not address its cause.
If examination confirms that an inlay or onlay is sensible for your tooth and you choose to proceed, the sequence would generally go as follows.
Request your visitRemaining walls, the cusps, any cracks or decay and root health are reviewed, with particular notice paid to how your teeth meet.
Damaged material is removed from the numbed tooth, leaving a clean form on which the restoration can rest securely.
A scan or impression records the tooth, adjoining contacts and the way you close. You also select a shade, and a temporary may be fitted if needed.
The custom piece is tried, adjusted for fit and bite, then bonded securely and polished to a smooth finish.
It is hard to describe slow change, so a few simple notes can be useful. Compare what you recall with what you see now, and do not worry if you are unsure.
A sudden chip, a sharp new edge or pain is different from gradual change. Call the clinic if one of those occurs.
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If a tooth has become sharper or more responsive to temperature, it is reasonable to worry about having it touched. Tell the dentist about it, so that they can bear that in mind during the examination.
Let the dentist know which tooth tends to react, so it can be approached with that in mind.
It is common for this stage to be done with local anesthetic to keep you comfortable.
A little sensitivity can follow bonding. Report it if it is still not getting better.
Slowing future changes
If wear was a factor for your teeth, it will not disappear because one has been repaired. Bite and grinding can affect how a restoration performs, so they are worth continuing to discuss.
Have the dentist look for signs of it at your reviews, and ask what could help if it is present.
Tell us when a bite seems high, an edge turns rough, the piece moves or sensitivity persists.
New decay can affect the outcome, so clean the line around the restoration with care each day.
Long-term results cannot be promised. Tooth structure, preparation, material and hygiene are among the many things that shape them.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Exchange District residents can have their teeth examined at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Tap the directions link to see how to get here.
Tell the office in your request what you have noticed about the shape of your teeth. Someone will get back to you with a time, and a painful tooth should be raised by phone.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about inlays & onlays in Exchange District.
Ask our teamNot necessarily, because teeth can change with use over time. An examination can determine whether there is damage or weakening that actually needs attention.
An onlay is designed to cover and restore selected weakened cusps, so it may be considered. Whether it suits your tooth depends on the assessment, including your bite.
Mention that when you get in touch, since it can change the conversation. A broad pattern calls for looking beyond one tooth, and the dentist can explain what they find.
Not always, and it depends on what the examination shows. Ask whether the tooth should be repaired or observed, and what signs would change that advice.
Filling material and enamel can change differently as the years pass. The dentist can check whether it is still sound or whether it is failing.
Send a request using this page or phone (204) 338-3003. You would be seen at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, at a time the office has confirmed.
An examination may lead to a discussion of options beyond a partial restoration. You can read about a few of those here.
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Explore serviceLearn how conservative tooth reshaping in Winnipeg can smooth small chips, uneven edges or minor shape differences, including candidacy and enamel limits.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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