Many people picture a root canal as the whole job, then are surprised to hear about a crown. If you want the complete plan from the outset, this page is written with you in mind.
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Clearing out and sealing the canals deals with the problem inside a tooth. It does not replace the structure already lost to decay or a fracture, and it is that lost structure that can leave the tooth more liable to break. So the course of care has two halves: treating the inside, then protecting the outside with a suitable final restoration.
For Seven Oaks residents, both halves are planned through our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg. Before anything begins, an examination and any needed X-rays show whether enough healthy tooth remains to make the plan predictable. Knowing that early gives you a clearer sense of what you are agreeing to.
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Ask how sealing the canals and restoring the tooth fit together in your case.
We look at what would be left to rebuild on before recommending treatment.
The work is not complete until the tooth’s final restoration is in place.
Each stage does its own job, and one without the other leaves work undone. Exactly what your tooth needs will depend on where it sits and what is left of it.
This part targets the inflamed or infected tissue, working from a small opening once the area has been numbed.
Rebuilding gives the weakened tooth back its everyday strength as far as possible and helps shield it against the forces of chewing.
Sometimes the question of whether a tooth can be restored leads to a different answer altogether, in which case extraction may be discussed.
Appointments vary according to the tooth, its anatomy and any infection, and the restoration may be handled as a further stage.
Request your visitStart by saying you want to understand everything involved from beginning to end. Past dental work on this tooth and your general health come up here too.
An examination and X-rays reveal the extent of the damage. The dentist considers whether there is enough structure and support for a predictable repair.
Local anesthetic comes first. Then the canals are accessed, cleaned, shaped, disinfected and filled, over one appointment or several.
A filling, a crown or another protective option is completed as planned. Ask when this should occur, because delaying it can place the tooth at risk.
Planning only for the root canal can leave you unprepared for what follows. It is sensible to ask about the restoration at the same time, including timing and estimated cost.
Coverage for the two stages may differ, so check with your plan. Ask the clinic for an estimate after your assessment.
Where treatment and planning happen at our clinic.
More than one visit may be involved, so it is worth telling us what went well and what did not after each one. That way, your preferences can be carried forward into the next stage of care.
Anesthetic is in place before canal work starts, though pressure or vibration can remain noticeable.
If you feel a sharp pain, alert the dentist right then instead of waiting.
Ask how a restoration appointment differs from canal treatment so each one feels familiar.
Protecting your investment
The stretch after the canals are sealed is when a tooth can be overlooked. Keep these points in mind so the plan is carried through.
Once the pain has settled, the crown can feel optional. It is not something to postpone without talking to the dentist, as the tooth can be at risk meanwhile.
Tenderness from biting may appear for a brief time and should get better. Significant, worsening or unexpected pain or swelling is a reason to phone.
Decay can still form on a treated tooth, and fractures or leaks can create problems. Regular dental visits help protect both the tooth and its restoration.
Lost track of the next stage? Call and ask where things stand.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Seven Oaks is in the northern part of the City of Winnipeg. Residents receive root canal therapy at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, and restorative appointments are arranged through the same clinic.
Any form submission is treated as a request. A staff member follows up to fix the time, or you may simply call to begin.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about root canal therapy in Seven Oaks.
Ask our teamBegin with a request on this page or a call to (204) 338-3003. Assessments happen at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, and we will get back to you to finalize a time.
Treating infection does not bring back lost tooth structure. Having lost part of its strength to damage, a treated tooth can be more vulnerable to fracture, and a crown helps protect it. Many back teeth benefit from this type of coverage.
It depends. The recommendation for a front tooth is based on how much structure remains and the way your bite works, so a crown is not automatic. Ask the dentist about your own tooth.
The dentist will advise on timing based on your tooth and your plan. In general, delaying this step can place the tooth at risk, so it is a good idea to arrange it as recommended.
A sound final restoration helps protect the result, although it cannot rule out problems. Leakage, a fracture, complex anatomy or new decay can each still affect a treated tooth, so regular care remains important.
That may change the recommendation. Extraction can be the more appropriate choice if a tooth cannot be predictably restored, and the dentist will go over what that would mean.
These pages go deeper into the restorations often used after treatment, and into what happens if a tooth is not restorable.
Learn how custom dental crowns in Winnipeg protect cracked, worn or root canal-treated teeth while restoring comfortable function, shape and appearance.
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Explore serviceExplore restorative and prosthodontic dentistry in Winnipeg, including crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, implants and full-mouth treatment planning.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Request an appointment at our Winnipeg clinic and raise both stages at your visit. Pain or swelling that is severe warrants a call.
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