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Teeth with decades behind them

Inlays & Onlays for Parkview Pointe Residents

After many years of chewing and earlier repairs, a molar can start to need more support. Parkview Pointe residents who want to look after their natural teeth can consider partial coverage here, with care at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.

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Later in life

Looking After Natural Teeth That Have Already Worked Hard

Teeth that have served you for decades often carry a history of wear, fillings and small repairs. As those pile up, the remaining structure may need more thoughtful support than another direct filling can give. An inlay or onlay is one possibility, if the tooth still offers a stable foundation.

Age alone does not determine the choice. What matters is the condition of the tooth, the health of its root, your bite, and your wider health and medications. Parkview Pointe residents can have all of that considered during an examination at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.

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Your own tooth first

Partial coverage aims to keep healthy walls and cusps that have no need of being covered.

History taken into account

Past fillings and repairs can affect what remains and what can reasonably be planned now.

Your health matters too

Letting the dentist know about your conditions and medications helps to inform the planning.

A long-serving molar

What years of use can leave behind.

Long-lived teeth tend to tell a story. Your dentist reads that history before suggesting whether custom work fits.

Older repairs reaching their limits

An extensive old filling may no longer serve the tooth well. With enough sound structure left, a custom piece could replace it.

  • Failing work may be taken out.
  • What lies underneath gets evaluated.
  • Plans can shift once it is exposed.

Wear and weakened cusps

Chewing surfaces change with long use. Where selected cusps have become fragile, an onlay may be able to cover those without enclosing the entire tooth.

  • Worn or weak points can be covered.
  • Bite patterns are reviewed first.
  • A crown remains an alternative.

A tooth with a long history may still have good options, or it may need something broader. The examination, not your birth year, should guide the advice.

A steady progression

How the treatment tends to unfold.

If custom work is recommended, the appointments follow a clear course. You can ask to go through each one in advance.

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  1. 01

    Careful preparation

    Your dentist takes out old or damaged material, normally with local anesthetic, and leaves a clean shape that the new piece can rest on.

  2. 02

    Details recorded

    A scan or impression gathers the shape of your tooth and the way your upper and lower teeth meet. Colour is matched to your teeth as they are today.

  3. 03

    Custom production

    The piece is made in the planned material. You may be given a temporary for this interval, along with instructions to follow.

  4. 04

    Fitted and bonded

    Your dentist reviews how it seats and how you bite on it, then fixes the restoration with adhesive and polishes it.

Before you come in

A short list keeps the whole picture in view.

After many years, nobody can recall every detail of their dental past. A brief, general summary of your treatment and health is plenty to start with.

Should a tooth become painful or break before your visit, please speak to the clinic by phone instead of sending a request.

Have ready

  • The names of medications you are taking now.
  • Your general health conditions.
  • Any partial denture or bridge you wear.
  • What matters most to you about this tooth.
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Comfort at any age

Tell us what would make the chair easier for you.

Long appointments, a stiff neck or a sore jaw can be more of a concern than the dental work itself. It is reasonable to mention those beforehand, and to ask whether anything can be done about them.

Mention stiffness or soreness

Let the dentist know about a tender neck, back or jaw before you lie back in the chair.

Numbing for the shaping

As with many restorations, local anesthetic is usually used while the tooth is being prepared.

Ask how long to allow

When you phone, it is fine to ask how much time your appointment is likely to take.

Everyday upkeep

Simple habits for a tooth you intend to keep.

A new restoration does not end the care a long-serving tooth needs. Daily cleaning and steady attention to changes give it a better chance of staying useful.

01

Clean where it joins

If floss is awkward for you, ask about other ways to clean around the edges of the piece.

02

Go easy on hard items

Avoid cracking or prying with restored teeth, since they are meant to be used for eating.

03

Notice new sensations

Contact us about a high bite, continuing sensitivity, a rough feel or any looseness.

Many influences act on a restoration over time, among them the amount of tooth left, the bond, your bite, any grinding, your cleaning routine and fresh decay.

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Winnipeg North Dental

Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6
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Care Takes Place at Our McPhillips Street Clinic

Parkview Pointe residents are looked after at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. If getting into the building or chair is a concern, please ask us about it when you call.

The office confirms times after a form comes in, so a submission is not an appointment. Please call if you have pain or a broken tooth.

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 Parkview Pointe.

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Am I too old to bother with a restoration like this?

Age does not rule it out. If your tooth has a stable foundation and enough sound structure, it can be considered. Your dentist can help you judge if it suits your goals.

My tooth has several old fillings. Is it worth saving?

That can only be judged once the tooth has been assessed. Remaining walls, cracks, decay and root health are evaluated, and you can discuss what makes sense for you.

Do my medications matter for this treatment?

Share them with your dentist, along with your health conditions, so they can be considered in your care. If one of them concerns you, raise it when you speak with the clinic.

Is an onlay possible next to a partial denture?

It may depend on how the denture relates to that tooth and how you bite. Bring the denture along to the assessment, so the dentist can consider how they work together.

Would it be simpler to have the tooth taken out?

Removal is a different decision with its own consequences, and keeping a natural tooth is often a priority where possible. Ask the dentist to compare your options with you.

How can a person in Parkview Pointe start, if forms are not their thing?

Just phone (204) 338-3003 and describe the tooth. Exams and treatment take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, on a date the office arranges with you.

Plenty of use left?

Have a hard-working tooth assessed.

Send in the form to ask for a visit at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, or pick up the phone if you prefer. The office will arrange a time, and pain should be phoned in.

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