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Back teeth with too much damage for a filling
Restorative & Prosthodontics for Rivercrest Residents
A molar with a crack or a large old filling may fall between a simple repair and full coverage. Here is how those choices differ, and what they might mean for your trips into Winnipeg.
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From filling to crown
How much coverage does your molar really need?
Restoring a damaged back tooth involves balancing two goals: keeping sound tooth structure and giving the weak part enough support. Rivercrest is outside the City of Winnipeg, and residents who seek this care from us come in to our clinic on McPhillips Street.
A filling is shaped directly in the tooth for smaller repairs. An inlay restores the central chewing area, while an onlay reaches over one or more weakened cusps, and both are custom-made outside the mouth. A crown covers the visible tooth when broader reinforcement is required. Cracks, remaining walls and root health help decide between them.
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Direct repair
A filling goes in and is shaped during one appointment, which generally suits a smaller area of damage.
Partial coverage
Inlays and onlays preserve the healthy walls and cusps that don’t need covering, and are made from a scan or impression.
Full coverage
A crown wraps around the tooth, and may be recommended if a lot of its structure has been lost or weakened.
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Getting a molar assessed
What helps your dentist choose the right repair.
The decision usually rests on what can be seen and tested. You can still add useful information of your own.
Request your visit- 01
Tell us what you feel
Pain on biting, sensitivity to cold or a sharp edge on your tongue are all worth describing, along with when each one started.
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Expect the walls to be checked
Cracks, bite, decay and remaining structure are evaluated, as a repair only holds up if the foundation beneath it is stable.
- 03
Find out how many visits apply
A lab-made piece may need a preparation visit and a later bonding visit, so check how that could fit into your schedule.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)When you come in with a molar
Your tooth is examined on McPhillips Street.
Rivercrest residents with a troublesome molar can be examined at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. A directions link on this page can help you plan your outing.
A form submission still has to be confirmed by the clinic. If a tooth has split or a piece has broken off, call (204) 338-3003 rather than waiting for a reply.
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 Rivercrest.
Ask our teamWhat sets an inlay apart from an onlay on a molar?
The cusps make the difference. An inlay stays within them to restore the central chewing area, and an onlay extends over selected weakened ones for added coverage.
Is a crack always a reason to crown a tooth?
Not always. Your dentist looks at where the crack runs, how much sound structure remains and how the bite loads the tooth before deciding what level of coverage makes sense.
Will an onlay need a temporary?
It may, when the piece is made between visits. Temporary materials are less durable, so follow the instructions you receive and report anything that comes loose.
Will the tooth be numb during preparation?
Local anesthetic is usually used, and you may notice pressure or vibration. Some short-lived sensitivity can follow afterward, and it should improve.
What should I watch for after an onlay is bonded?
Get in touch if the bite feels high, sensitivity isn’t easing, or you notice movement or a rough edge. Careful cleaning at the margins remains part of your routine.
How long will a custom repair hold up?
There is no set lifespan. Remaining tooth structure, material, bonding, grinding, hygiene and new decay all affect how a restoration performs over the years.
How should a Rivercrest resident ask about a cracked tooth?
Telephone (204) 338-3003, especially if it hurts or a piece has come away. For a concern that isn’t pressing, the request form works, and the clinic will reply.
A molar causing concern?
Learn how much repair your tooth needs.
Mention which tooth is bothering you and what you have noticed so far. We will get in touch about a time for an examination.