When home is Rivercrest and the fitting is in Winnipeg, it pays to notice as much as possible while you’re still at our McPhillips Street clinic. Here are a few simple ways to test a new piece.
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Your dentist is checking contact, bite, comfort, appearance and function, but you’re the only one who knows how it feels from the inside. Many people say that it’s fine because they don’t want to be any trouble, and then think of three things in the car.
That’s a particular nuisance if you’ve come from Rivercrest, which is outside the City of Winnipeg, and a return visit takes planning. Some issues will only surface later, however careful you are. Still, taking a few extra moments in the chair on McPhillips Street gives you a chance to mention what you can already feel.
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Biting gently a few times can reveal whether one spot arrives ahead of the others.
Talking out loud is a quick way to find out if your speech has changed.
Take a moment over shade and shape while it can still be easily discussed.
These aren’t tests you can pass or fail, and they’re not a replacement for your dentist’s evaluation. They just give you something concrete to report, in whatever words come naturally.
A crown or bridge has to get along with the teeth around it and the ones it meets.
Dentures and appliances must stay in place and still let you speak and chew comfortably.
Please follow your dentist’s lead during the fitting, and don’t force anything or bite down hard on something that isn’t ready. Just describe what you’re noticing as you go.
A fitting comes after planning, records and fabrication. The order of things can differ, but here’s how you can take part at each point.
Request your visitYour dentist seats the restoration or appliance and begins evaluating it. It may feel unfamiliar at first, so take your time.
Share what you notice about rubbing, catching, height or speech. Vague descriptions are fine, because they can still be followed up.
Your dentist may adjust the piece, or it may need to go back for refinement if the result doesn’t meet the plan.
Before leaving, ask what you should watch for at home, and how to reach the clinic if something shows up later on.
It’s easier to focus on how something feels if you’re not rushing. A bit of thought before you leave home means you won’t feel pressured to wrap things up early.
Ask ahead how much time your fitting may take, then try to leave a bit of room after it for adjustments. It’s worth asking what happens if a piece has to go back.
A treatment chair with an instrument arm, and a white consultation table with a keyboard.
Your dentist is asking because your answer helps. Saying that a tooth feels high, or that a shade seems off, gives them something to evaluate, and it won’t be taken as a complaint.
A few moments of quiet concentration can tell you more than a quick “seems okay.”
“It pinches here” works just as well as any clinical term you could come up with.
It’s assessed under suitable lighting, and it’s fine to tell your dentist what you see.
What can’t be tested in the chair
No fitting can reproduce a full day of meals and conversation. It’s common for new contact points to appear after you’ve left, so a good check in the chair doesn’t rule out a later adjustment.
Pay attention to what catches or feels awkward, and when, so you can describe it accurately if you decide to call.
Certain sounds may be harder at first. If they aren’t improving or are bothering you, bring it up with the clinic.
If the piece gets damaged, keep all of it somewhere protected and don’t reach for glue. Bring everything to the clinic for assessment.
Noticing something on the way home is common. Call and describe it instead of waiting for it to pass.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Fittings for Rivercrest residents take place in Winnipeg, at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. There’s a directions link here for planning your visit.
A time is only arranged once the clinic has answered your request, so please don’t treat the form as a confirmed booking. Call about anything urgent.
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Helpful details about our dental laboratory in Rivercrest.
Ask our teamPhone (204) 338-3003, or use the form if your question isn’t pressing. Fittings are at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, and the clinic will arrange the time with you.
That’s very common when a piece is new. Tell your dentist you’re unsure, and ask them to explain what they’re checking and what you should watch for later.
No. Issues with new work can appear after a fitting, and adjustments are a normal part of many custom treatments. Phone the clinic and describe what you’ve noticed, and it can be evaluated.
You’re welcome to ask whether that would be useful, ideally at the planning stage. Shade and shape are guided by clinical records, and your dentist can tell you how a photo may fit in.
It depends on what’s being fitted and how complex your work is. Ask when the appointment is being arranged, and allow for a little extra, because adjustments may come up.
A better understanding of how your crown, denture or implant restoration is meant to work can make your feedback easier to give. Assessment still decides what’s right for you.
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A fitting coming up, or a concern?
If you’re in Rivercrest with questions about lab-made work, you can call or send a request. The clinic will reply about a Winnipeg appointment.
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