A jagged or thin edge on a molar is hard to ignore once you have noticed it. Highland Pointe residents can read what may lie behind it here, then have the tooth examined at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
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The raised points on a back tooth are called cusps, and they take a lot of force. When one has thinned, worn or lost a sliver, the first sign can be your tongue returning to the same spot all day. The roughness itself may be minor, while the reason for it deserves more thought.
An edge could be nothing more than a small flaw that needs smoothing or a simple repair. It could also mark a weakened cusp, where an onlay covering just that area may be worth discussing. Highland Pointe is in Winnipeg, and the tooth can be checked at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street.
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Each raised point can be judged separately, because damage on one need not mean trouble on all.
An onlay extends over selected cusps that are weak and leaves stronger surfaces uncovered.
Depending on what is found, a smaller repair or a full crown may be the more sensible idea.
Your dentist wants to understand whether the roughness is superficial or whether it reflects a loss of support in the tooth.
An onlay rebuilds the affected point or points of a tooth using a custom piece, which suits a repair too broad for simple direct work.
A cusp may look like the issue while a crack or decay is the real story. The treatment is then guided by what the examination uncovers.
Smoothing or patching an edge may be enough for some teeth, whereas others call for more. A decision needs a direct look at your tooth.
Should a custom onlay be recommended, these four stages carry the tooth from rough edge to smooth chewing surface.
Request your visitOnce the tooth is numb, weak or damaged parts of the cusp are removed so the remaining structure offers a clean surface to build on.
Your tooth, the contacts on each side and the way you bite are all recorded by scan or impression. A shade is noted as well.
The piece takes form in the selected material. Your dentist may use a temporary to protect the prepared cusp during this period.
Fit and bite are verified before the onlay is adhesively fixed. Polishing then leaves a surface that should no longer catch your tongue.
A tooth with a rough edge may be more fragile than it looks. Paying attention for a few days can give the dentist helpful context when you come in.
Has a large piece broken away, or has the tooth begun to hurt? Skip the online form in those situations and ring the clinic.
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Some people hesitate to book for what feels like a tiny complaint. An edge your tongue will not leave alone is a perfectly reasonable thing to bring up, however minor it might prove.
Describing the sensation in ordinary words is enough to point the dentist toward the right tooth.
Local anesthetic is generally part of preparing a tooth for a custom onlay.
A tooth may feel temporarily tender afterward, a reaction that should improve as time passes.
Smooth from now on
With the edge gone, it is easy to forget about the area. The surrounding tooth still needs consistent attention so the onlay has a healthy place to stay.
Decay can begin where onlay meets enamel, so clean that boundary thoughtfully every day.
Mention any clenching, and resist biting down on non-food items with the restored tooth.
If a new edge appears, or your bite seems high, get in touch and describe the change.
The material chosen matters, but so do bonding quality, moisture control during placement, bite forces, hygiene and the strength of what remains.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)If you live in Highland Pointe, the examination and any onlay are carried out at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg.
A request made online is not yet a booked time, and the clinic gets back to you to settle one. Phoning is the right choice when a tooth is painful or has broken.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about inlays & onlays in Highland Pointe.
Ask our teamSometimes a minor rough area can be managed simply. Whether smoothing is suitable depends on why the edge is there, which needs to be checked in person first.
Not always, since wear or a small chip can feel similar. Cracks are among the things the dentist evaluates, along with decay and how much structure remains.
Please do, and point out exactly where it is. It helps explain how the edge is affecting you, and any spot that worries you can be looked at during the same exam.
Coverage follows the damage. Only cusps judged too weak are generally included, while stronger ones can often be left alone when the design and your bite allow it.
A polished finish is part of the final stage. If you notice any rough spot after bonding, contact the clinic so the area can be looked at again.
Winnipeg North Dental, at (204) 338-3003 or through the form. Visits take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, once the office confirms a time.
A rough cusp does not always lead to an onlay. These pages cover a direct repair, cosmetic bonding and full coverage for a tooth with greater damage.
Restore cavities, chips and worn areas with tooth-coloured dental fillings in Winnipeg. Learn when repair is needed and what happens during treatment.
Explore serviceLearn how dental bonding in Winnipeg uses tooth-coloured resin to repair small chips, close minor spaces and refine tooth shape, often in one visit.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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