Do I have to follow what my last dentist recommended?+
The decision is yours. Your dentist here can examine the tooth, describe what is visible now and explain the options, so that you can decide with current information in front of you.
Can you request my records from my previous office?+
Ask about this when you call, since it may help to know what the clinic needs from you. Recent images or notes may be useful, although a new examination is still required.
What if I cannot remember which tooth was flagged?+
That is not a problem. The dentist examines your existing dental work and can discuss anything worth attention, whether it matches your memory of the conversation or not.
Could the tooth have changed since it was first mentioned?+
Yes. Decay can progress, a crack may develop or a restoration may stay stable for a long time. That is why findings from today carry more weight than an older note.
Was the original filling material a mistake?+
Not necessarily. Materials perform according to the size of the repair, its location, moisture control, bite and hygiene, so one failing restoration tells you little about the choice made at the time.
Do Birds Hill residents need anything special to become new patients?+
Call or send a request, and ask what to bring. You will be coming into Winnipeg, so it is sensible to find out how long the first appointment may take before you set out.