A custom restoration can rebuild a damaged back tooth, yet the enamel around its edges stays as open to decay as ever. People in St. Boniface who nibble or sip often can talk this through at our clinic in Winnipeg.
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Inlays and onlays are made outside the mouth to replace a damaged section of a molar or premolar, leaving healthy walls and cusps in place. The restoration itself does not decay, but the natural tooth it is bonded to still can, especially along the seam where the two meet.
That is why new decay sits on the list of things that influence how a restoration performs, alongside bite, grinding, bonding and hygiene. St. Boniface is an area of Winnipeg, and residents who want to discuss their eating pattern before committing can do so at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street.
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Only the damaged area is replaced, so the walls that remain healthy are left alone.
Where the piece meets enamel is where careful daily cleaning matters most.
Mentioning frequent snacks or sweet drinks helps the dentist understand your risk.
Which one is suggested depends on where the damage lies and how much sound structure is left once it has been removed. A filling or a crown may be the better fit instead.
An inlay replaces the damaged middle of the chewing surface while the cusps around it, if they are strong enough, stay uncovered.
An onlay reaches over one or more cusps that have been weakened, giving added coverage while other surfaces remain natural.
No material can stop decay from starting in the natural tooth beside it. Ask the dentist what your own pattern of decay suggests for the restored tooth.
The steps below are the general sequence. Some details, such as whether a temporary is worn, can vary from one tooth to the next.
Request your visitThe dentist weighs any cracks, the remaining walls, decay, your bite and the health of the root before recommending a design.
With the tooth numbed, softened and damaged material is removed and the space is shaped so the piece can be supported.
A scan or impression records the prepared tooth, the contacts with its neighbours and how you bite, and a shade is picked.
The finished piece is tried in, the fit and bite are checked and refined, and then it is bonded in place and polished.
Nobody is judging. A clear picture of when and what you eat and drink gives the dentist useful context for your restoration and the teeth around it.
If the tooth becomes painful or breaks further before your visit, call the clinic instead of waiting for the appointment.
A treatment room and a seating area at the clinic.
Local anesthetic is normally used while the tooth is being prepared. Once the freezing fades, some short-lived sensitivity can occur and is expected to settle.
Mild sensitivity after preparation or bonding can happen and should improve as days pass.
If a temporary protects the tooth between visits, treat it gently, since that material is not as durable as the final piece.
You can tell the dentist if something is uncomfortable so it can be addressed.
Keeping the seams healthy
Once bonded, the restoration depends on the natural tooth staying healthy around it. Thorough cleaning at the margins helps protect that junction.
Give extra care to the line where the restoration meets enamel, including the sides that touch the next tooth.
Examinations give the dentist a chance to spot early changes along the edges of the restoration.
Phone if the bite feels high, sensitivity does not ease, the piece seems to move or an edge feels rough.
No lifespan can be promised for an inlay or onlay. The remaining tooth, preparation, bonding, moisture control, bite, grinding, hygiene and fresh decay all play a part.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Anyone coming from St. Boniface is treated at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. For help finding the building, this section includes a directions link.
Sending a request does not hold an appointment slot. The office will contact you to arrange one, and a tooth that is suddenly painful is a reason to phone instead.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about inlays & onlays in St. Boniface.
Ask our teamThe piece itself does not decay, but the enamel bonded to it still can. Its edges are a spot where new decay may begin, so cleaning there remains important.
Yes, it is useful to know. Frequent snacking and sweet drinks can affect your risk of new decay, which is one factor in how a restoration holds up.
That depends on the structure of the specific tooth rather than on cavity history alone. Your dentist looks at the walls, cusps, bite and root before suggesting either.
Not automatically. A crown covers more of the tooth, but every restoration has margins that need care. Ask which option fits your tooth and why.
What can be done depends on how much is affected and where. An examination is needed to judge it, so bring up any concern at your visit.
Fill in the request on this page or phone (204) 338-3003. Once the office confirms a time, you will be seen at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
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