Bit down on something hard, or took a blow to the mouth? Even if the tooth looks mostly fine, damage can reach deeper than you might think, so it is worth having it checked.
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Enamel and dentin act as a tooth’s armour. A crack, fracture or injury can get through them and expose or inflame the soft tissue at the centre, sometimes before serious pain has begun. That tissue may recover, or it may not, and how deep the damage extends is often the deciding factor.
Riverbend residents dealing with a damaged tooth can have it assessed at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. If the inner tissue is affected and the tooth can still be restored, root canal therapy may allow you to keep it. A fracture that runs too deep may lead to a different recommendation, and you will hear the reasons either way.
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The assessment focuses on how far a crack or break has travelled into the tooth.
What shows on the surface cannot tell you how far the damage has actually reached.
A treated tooth is rebuilt so that you can use it for chewing again.
Damaged teeth vary a great deal, and treatment depends on what the examination reveals. Here is how inner-tissue involvement is assessed and handled.
Trauma and fractures can compromise the pulp in several ways, and the effects may not appear immediately after the event.
A broken tooth with enough sound structure may be a candidate for treatment, followed by a restoration that strengthens what remains.
If a fracture extends too deep, or too little tooth is left, extraction can be the realistic recommendation. The dentist will explain what was seen.
Your exact path relies on the injury and what X-rays show. For teeth that do go ahead with treatment, appointment numbers can vary.
Request your visitA hard bite, a fall or a sports knock each gives useful context. Mention when it occurred and any changes you have felt since.
The dentist inspects the tooth and any existing dental work, using X-rays as appropriate. This helps show whether the inner tissue may be involved.
You will learn whether the tooth has a predictable future. Root canal therapy, another type of repair or extraction might each be considered.
If the canals are treated, they are sealed first. A protective restoration then helps the remaining tooth stand up to daily use.
A clear account of the incident helps, particularly if symptoms show up some time later. If the injury is recent and severe, please call the clinic right away.
A cost estimate is easier to provide once the extent of the damage is known. Your plan determines what is covered.
A quieter side of our clinic, away from the treatment rooms.
A freshly damaged tooth can be touchy, and any sore area around it may need a light hand. Give us a clear idea of what hurts, and we can talk about how to approach the examination.
Tell us about any rough spots catching your tongue or cheek since the break.
Vibration and pressure may be felt, yet sharp pain should be flagged at once.
Need a moment to collect yourself? Ask for a break at any time.
Protecting a damaged tooth
A tooth that has already fractured needs particular attention after treatment. These next steps help protect what has been saved.
A root-canal-treated tooth may fracture more easily, especially with structure already gone. Don’t put off its crown or restoration without checking with the dentist.
Biting can stay a little sensitive for a brief period before improving. If pain or swelling turns significant or worsens, the clinic should hear from you.
A fresh crack, renewed sensitivity or a bump on the gum could signal a new problem. Regular examinations also help catch changes in the treated tooth.
Knocked the same tooth again? Call us for advice on the next step.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Riverbend is an area in the north part of Winnipeg, and residents with a damaged tooth come to Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street for assessment. Treatment and restoration are arranged from there.
If the break is not urgent, send a request and watch for a reply with a proposed time. Nothing is reserved until then, and a phone call is always an option.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about root canal therapy in Riverbend.
Ask our teamCall (204) 338-3003 and explain what happened, particularly if pain or swelling is severe. For a less pressing break, the form on this page will reach the clinic at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, and staff will reply to confirm a time.
No. Many factors affect what is required, chiefly how deep the damage reaches and whether the inner tissue is involved. An examination and appropriate X-rays are necessary before a recommendation can be made.
Tissue inside a tooth can become inflamed or infected following trauma, and symptoms can change as the tooth changes. Mention the old injury at your appointment, since it may help explain what you are noticing now.
It depends on how far the fracture extends and how much support remains. Some fractures run too deep for a predictable repair, in which case removing the tooth may be the more appropriate choice.
With tooth structure already lost, the remaining tooth can be more prone to breaking under chewing forces. A crown or another protective restoration is frequently recommended, particularly on back teeth.
Not every damaged tooth ends in a root canal. These services cover urgent care and other approaches to repair.
Contact Winnipeg North Dental for urgent help with tooth pain, swelling, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost restorations and dental injuries.
Explore serviceLearn how custom dental crowns in Winnipeg protect cracked, worn or root canal-treated teeth while restoring comfortable function, shape and appearance.
Explore serviceLearn how dental bonding in Winnipeg uses tooth-coloured resin to repair small chips, close minor spaces and refine tooth shape, often in one visit.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Don’t just live with the crack
Send a request to our Winnipeg clinic for assessment. For a serious injury, intense pain or swelling, call us by phone.
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