You bit into something, and there was a small hard piece in your mouth that was not food. A lost filling can feel alarming, even without any pain. Call the clinic, and keep that piece so you can mention it.
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When a restoration comes out, the question is why, and what the tooth looks like now. New decay, a fracture or a bond that has given way are all possible explanations. People living in Brooklands, in Winnipeg, can have the tooth assessed at our clinic on McPhillips Street, and a phone call is the fastest way to describe what happened.
The replacement is not always a like-for-like swap. If there is enough sound tooth left, a new tooth-coloured filling could be suitable. When the walls have become weak or the missing area is larger, your dentist may instead talk with you about an inlay, an onlay or a crown.
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A broken or lost restoration is better described by voice, especially if the tooth is painful.
Your dentist looks at why the filling failed, as well as at the space it has left behind.
A new design may differ from what you had before, depending on the condition of the tooth.
Two separate matters are in play: what made this restoration fail, and what the tooth can now support. Both influence the recommendation.
Restorations do not last indefinitely, and a number of influences on the tooth can contribute to one coming out.
The remaining structure helps decide between building up the tooth directly and using something made for it.
Pain, swelling or a sharp broken edge should be mentioned as soon as you get through to the clinic, so that staff understand what you are dealing with.
Each case is a little different, and what is found determines whether treatment can start right away. An appointment could go something like this.
Request your visitMention what you were doing when it came out, whether anything hurts now and how old you think the filling was.
The dentist examines the exposed area for decay, cracks and remaining support, with images taken where they would help.
You hear which design seems suitable and why, and whether this needs to be handled in one clinical workflow or several steps.
Once a plan is agreed on, the area is cleaned and rebuilt or prepared, and then the bite and margins are carefully checked.
If you still have the fragment, keep it in a small clean container and mention it. Do not assume it can be reattached, as your dentist has to assess the tooth first.
Ask the clinic what would be sensible for you while you wait. Everyone’s tooth is different, so advice given over the phone should take priority over general information.
The reception counter, and a consultation room desk.
Restorations come out even for people who look after their teeth carefully. There is no need to feel embarrassed about it, or about how long it has been since your last check-up.
If you are concerned that this means losing the tooth, ask directly so that you can hear what the findings suggest.
Tell the dentist if the exposed area is sensitive to air, cold or touch before the examination begins.
Knowing each stage in advance can make an unplanned appointment feel more manageable.
After the replacement
A new repair is a good moment to look at what might have contributed to the last one failing. It is also a chance to think about what you can do from here.
If grinding or clenching seems to be a factor, ask whether something could be done to protect your dental work.
An area that traps food or feels rough is a useful thing to mention, because it can be looked at.
Other old restorations might also benefit from being reviewed during your regular examinations.
Did the replacement feel loose, or did a piece come away? Call and let the clinic know right away.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)If you live in Brooklands and have lost a filling, the tooth is looked at in Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. You can bring up the address with the directions link.
Please call (204) 338-3003 about a lost filling so you can describe it. If you are not in pain and prefer to write, the form works too, though it does not reserve an appointment.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth-colored restorations in Brooklands.
Ask our teamA lack of pain does not tell you what is going on in the tooth, so it is still worth calling. The clinic can ask some questions and talk about the timing with you.
That is rarely something you can count on, since your dentist has to find out why it came out. Keep the piece and mention it, but expect the tooth to be assessed first.
Possible reasons include new decay, a fracture, bite forces or a bond that has weakened with time. An examination is needed to identify the likely cause in your tooth.
It may be, if decay is present or the walls of the tooth are weak. Sometimes the original area is all that needs restoring, and your dentist will explain which applies.
It often can, but this depends on the size of the area and on what the tooth needs. Tell your dentist if tooth-coloured material matters to you, and it can be considered with the other factors.
Call (204) 338-3003 and explain what came out and how the tooth feels. Any care would take place at 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, at a time the clinic confirms with you.
When a filling comes out, the tooth might need more than a like-for-like replacement. These pages help explain what may be discussed.
Contact Winnipeg North Dental for urgent help with tooth pain, swelling, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost restorations and dental injuries.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Do not leave it guessing
Brooklands residents can call or send a request to our McPhillips Street clinic. We’ll follow up about a suitable appointment.
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