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After a root canal
Restorative & Prosthodontics for Jefferson Residents
The pain has settled and the tooth feels fine, so it is easy to put off the next step. Yet the inside was only half of the repair, and the outside still has a job to do.
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The second half of the job
Feeling better does not mean the tooth is finished.
Root canal therapy deals with inflammation or infection inside a tooth. It does not rebuild what decay or a fracture took away, and a treated back tooth may need coverage to lower its chance of breaking. If you live in Jefferson, in Winnipeg, and have a temporary filling or an unfinished plan, this page is about that next stage.
What the tooth needs depends on its position and how much sound structure remains. Some teeth may be well served by partial coverage such as an onlay, while others call for a full crown around the whole visible tooth. An examination at our clinic on McPhillips Street can show which applies, and how the restoration should relate to your bite.
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Temporary means temporary
Short-term materials are less durable, so let the clinic know if your interim filling or crown feels rough or has moved.
Back teeth carry more
Chewing forces make molars and premolars a particular concern once a lot of their structure is gone.
Coverage is a spectrum
Your dentist weighs keeping healthy structure against the support a treated tooth requires, from onlay to crown.
Finishing a treated tooth
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Crowns and onlays are the most likely next steps. A bridge or implant comes up only if a tooth cannot be kept.
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Resuming unfinished treatment
Completing a tooth that has been treated.
If the root canal was done elsewhere, mention that when you get in touch and ask which records would be useful.
Request your visit- 01
Tell us the timeline
Share when the root canal was completed, what was placed on top, and whether the tooth has felt any different since.
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Confirm the foundation
The root, gums, bite and remaining walls are reviewed with appropriate X-rays before any recommendation about coverage is made.
- 03
Shape, record and protect
With the area numbed as needed, the tooth is prepared. A scan or impression then guides the final piece, and a temporary may cover it in the meantime.
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Fit the permanent restoration
Contacts, bite and appearance are verified at placement, with adjustments made before anything is finally secured.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Finishing treatment with us
Bring the treated tooth to McPhillips Street.
Crown and onlay appointments for Jefferson residents are held at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. You can pull up a map using the directions link.
If your temporary has come out or the tooth has started to hurt, call (204) 338-3003 instead of using the form. Routine requests are confirmed by the clinic.
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 restorative & prosthodontics in Jefferson.
Ask our teamThe tooth feels fine now. Can the crown wait?
Comfort does not tell you how strong it is, and a weakened tooth can fracture without warning. Ask your dentist how much risk a delay carries for this particular tooth.
Do front teeth need a crown after root canal therapy too?
Not always. Front teeth face different forces than molars, so the answer depends on how much of the tooth is left and how it meets the others.
Could an onlay work rather than a full crown?
It may, if enough sound tooth remains and only selected cusps need covering. Your dentist reviews cracks, walls and bite before suggesting one or the other.
Why does a tooth with a root canal still feel sensitive when I chew?
Several things can cause that, from a high bite to a crack or changes in the supporting tissues. Tell the clinic so it can be checked instead of guessed at.
Can a crowned tooth develop more problems later?
Yes. A crown itself cannot decay, but the natural margin beneath it can, so thorough cleaning and regular examinations continue to matter.
Can a Jefferson resident come to you if another office did the root canal?
You can certainly ask. Send a request or phone (204) 338-3003 and say where the treatment was done, and staff can explain what information would help before your visit.
Close out the treatment
Finish what the root canal started.
Use the appointment request to tell us about your treated tooth. Someone from the clinic will follow up to arrange a time.