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Dental work with a long history

Tooth-colored Restorations for North End Winnipeg Residents

Different dentists, different decades, and a mix of materials you could not begin to name. If you are new to the clinic, getting a clear account of what is already in your mouth is a good first step.

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A patchwork of past repairs

Taking Stock of Older Work, North End Winnipeg

You may have fillings placed many years ago, a crown from a different clinic and a tooth-coloured repair you barely remember getting. Residents of North End Winnipeg, an area of the city, can have all of it reviewed at our clinic on McPhillips Street.

Age alone does not make a restoration a problem, and neither does its colour. We want to understand how each piece is holding up, what its margins and support look like and whether any of it is giving you trouble.

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A map of what is there

Knowing which tooth holds which kind of restoration makes future conversations much simpler.

Older does not mean failing

A restoration from long ago may be stable and functional, and might simply be checked at future visits.

Fresh eyes, no blame

Nobody here needs you to remember who did what, or when it was done.

Telling materials apart

What you may be looking at.

Mixed dental work can include several restoration types. A rough idea of what each one is will make your assessment easier to follow.

Work on the tooth’s surfaces

These are repairs placed into or onto part of a tooth, in either a dark or a tooth-coloured material.

  • Silver-coloured fillings are the ones you can usually spot.
  • Composite can be hard to tell apart from enamel when well blended.
  • Inlays and onlays are made outside the mouth, then fitted.
  • Any of these may be checked for margins and cracks.

Work that covers more

Veneers and crowns cover larger portions of a tooth, and their condition is reviewed in the same careful way.

  • Crowns provide full coverage for weakened teeth.
  • Materials vary according to when and why they were placed.
  • Natural teeth lighten with whitening, but these do not.
  • New decay can still develop at the edges of older work.

After the review, each restoration may be left to monitor, considered for a repair or flagged for replacement. Most of these decisions can be discussed one at a time.

Your first review here

Getting acquainted with your dental work.

Being new to a clinic is a natural time to take an inventory. A review often begins with some history and moves on from there.

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  1. 01

    Tell us your history

    Share as much as you remember about previous dental care, where it took place and any work that has given you trouble before.

  2. 02

    Survey the mouth

    Your existing restorations are examined for cracks, decay, margins and support, and we also ask about symptoms and how your teeth meet.

  3. 03

    Explain what we saw

    You receive an account of what is holding up and what seems to need attention, and images can be useful for showing this.

  4. 04

    Set any next steps

    Anything needing treatment is discussed with its reason and proposed material. What simply gets watched can be noted for later visits.

Digging through old records

Any fragment of your history is helpful.

You probably do not have a tidy file of past treatment, and that is perfectly normal. Offer what you can remember and leave the rest to the examination.

When you request your visit, ask how to go about having records or images sent from a former dental clinic, if you would like them transferred.

If you can find them

  • The name of your last dental clinic, along with roughly when you were there.
  • Any treatment you recall getting, even in vague terms.
  • Current medications and medical conditions, in writing.
  • Insurance or CDCP details, should you wish to ask about coverage.
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Starting fresh

No one is grading your past dental care.

You did not choose every piece of work in your mouth, and some of it may have been done long before you had much say. A review here is about where things stand now.

Share past bad experiences

If earlier dental care was unpleasant, you may mention what happened and what you would prefer now.

Ask to see it

Viewing your own images may be the first time your dental history has made visual sense.

Take it gradually

A review does not oblige you to start treatment at once, so ask what can reasonably wait.

Now that you know

Keep your inventory for the future.

Knowing what you have makes it simpler to act on changes later. A little ongoing attention helps you build on the review.

01

Remember what needs watching

Ask which restorations are being monitored so that you can be alert to any change in those particular teeth.

02

Clean around every margin

Old or new, each join between restoration and tooth benefits from thorough, routine brushing and cleaning between the teeth.

03

Book your next look

Your dentist can suggest how often your dental work should be checked, based on your teeth rather than a blanket rule.

Remembered something about your dental history after leaving? Pass it along by phone.

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Winnipeg North Dental

Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6
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Where Your Dental Work Is Reviewed

Coming from North End Winnipeg, you will have your review at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. Use the directions link to pull up the route.

A request can be sent with the form on this page or made by phone at (204) 338-3003. New patients are confirmed by the clinic before a time is set.

Questions about coverage?

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A little clarity before your visit

Your questions, answered.

Helpful details about tooth-colored restorations in North End Winnipeg.

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How do I know which of my fillings are tooth-coloured?

Well-blended composite can be difficult to spot, and it is not something you need to work out yourself. An examination can identify the restorations you have and describe each one.

Should old dental work be replaced because of its age?

Not on age alone. A restoration that remains stable and functional, without concerning findings, may simply be monitored at future visits.

Does it matter that different dentists did my work?

Each restoration is looked at according to its condition and the tooth it is on. Who placed it is not the deciding factor, though any history you can offer may be helpful.

Can you get my dental records from my old clinic?

Ask the clinic what would be involved when you make your request. Previous images or notes may add useful context, if they can be transferred.

Can old work be left in place if it looks a little worn?

That can be a reasonable outcome, depending on the findings. Your dentist considers margins, cracks, decay and support, in addition to your own preferences.

How does someone in North End Winnipeg become a new patient?

Send a request through this page or phone (204) 338-3003, and mention you are new. Visits take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, after the clinic has confirmed the details.

New to the clinic?

Find out what your dental history adds up to.

North End Winnipeg residents can request a review of their existing dental work on McPhillips Street. The clinic will reply to arrange a time.

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