The prepared tooth has been covered, and the final piece is still being made. For Jefferson residents wondering about that in-between stretch, here is what a temporary does and how to treat it.
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Unlike a filling, a custom restoration has to be created from a record of your prepared tooth. When that fabrication happens between visits, the shaped tooth still needs shielding, and that is what a temporary is for.
Think of it as a placeholder. Temporary materials are less durable than the finished piece, so a little extra care pays off. Jefferson is an area in Winnipeg, and patients from there have both stages of this treatment at our clinic on McPhillips Street.
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A temporary guards the shaped tooth during the time when your restoration is being made.
Being less sturdy than final work, this cover benefits from a bit of caution at meals.
Call the clinic if the cover comes off or something feels wrong before your next visit.
It may look like the job is done when you leave the first appointment. It is not, and knowing the difference can help you avoid surprises.
Its role is short term, covering the prepared area until the next stage. It was never designed to take on the work of the final restoration.
This is what the scan or impression was for. It is made in your planned material and shaped to restore the chewing surface.
Not every case involves a temporary, since this depends on how fabrication is organized for your tooth. Ask about it at your appointment, along with how long the wait is likely to be.
It helps to see the temporary as one point on a longer line. An assessment comes first, confirming that the tooth suits partial coverage in the first place.
Request your visitThe dentist looks at walls, cracks, decay, bite and root health, then explains whether an inlay or onlay is suitable and what else could be.
With freezing as a rule, the damage is removed and the tooth is shaped. A scan or impression follows, and colour is noted.
A temporary may be placed before you go. You carry on with daily life, following the instructions you received about caring for it.
At the later stage, the temporary comes off. The final piece has its fit and bite confirmed, and is then bonded and polished.
If this treatment has two stages for you, a little planning makes the gap easier. Your questions at the preparation appointment are a good place to begin.
If you have a trip or an important occasion coming up, mention it when you are arranging appointments so timing can be discussed.
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Tongues notice everything, so a temporary can seem larger or rougher than it really is. If something feels off, tell the clinic rather than deciding on your own that it is normal.
Local anesthetic is generally used for preparation, so numbness can linger when you first leave.
Some short-lived reactivity may turn up, and you can expect it to gradually improve over time.
If your teeth no longer seem to meet comfortably, mention it instead of chewing around it.
After the swap
With the restoration bonded, your routine shifts from short-term caution back to steady habits. These are the things worth keeping in mind over the longer term.
The boundary with your natural enamel deserves special attention whenever you brush and floss.
Restored teeth are for eating. Use scissors or a proper tool for anything else you need to open.
A rough patch, a high bite or lingering tenderness are all reasons to give us a call.
Is a temporary or final piece loose, or has something urgent happened? Phone rather than sending a form.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Patients from Jefferson attend preparation and bonding at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. Use the directions link for the journey there.
The form starts the process, and the office then replies to work out dates. No time is held until that confirmation comes.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
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Ask our teamFill out the appointment form or telephone (204) 338-3003. Treatment happens at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, and you will hear back to finalize the timing.
That depends on how your restoration is being made and when the next stage is booked. Ask at your preparation appointment so that you can plan for it.
Follow what you are told at the appointment, since temporary materials do not stand up as well as the final restoration. Asking for specifics about your tooth is a good idea.
Contact the clinic and explain what happened. Please call rather than using the online form, so that the office can give you direction about the exposed tooth.
It is not meant to be the finished result, so try not to judge the outcome by it. Your selected shade applies to the final restoration.
Ask about this ahead of time. Local anesthetic is usually mentioned for the preparation stage, and the dentist can tell you what is planned for bonding on your tooth.
Several restorations follow a similar sequence of records and fabrication. These pages cover some of the alternatives your dentist may mention.
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