Cold water or a firm bite sets off a brief zing in a tooth that has been quiet for years. It may turn out to be minor, but a filled tooth with new symptoms is worth having examined.
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Symptoms come and go, which makes them easy to dismiss. Still, a filled tooth that has begun reacting to temperature or pressure can have several different explanations, and only an examination can tell them apart. Old Kildonan is in Winnipeg, and our clinic on McPhillips Street is where residents can have this checked.
A restoration may turn out to be part of the answer, or it may not be involved at all. Your dentist will consider its margins, possible cracks, new decay and your bite before talking about whether any restorative work makes sense.
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When it happens, what triggers it and how long it lingers can all point the examination in a useful direction.
We do not presume that the filling is at fault just because it sits in the tooth that is reacting.
For strong or lasting pain, swelling, or a sudden break, call the clinic instead of sending a request online.
Symptoms are one piece of information, not a diagnosis. These are some of the matters that may be explored when a restored tooth becomes sensitive.
A filling’s condition is one possibility, which is why its edges and the tooth around it are closely examined.
Sometimes the answer lies elsewhere, and treating the filling would not address the actual source of the concern.
If restorative treatment is appropriate, the options may include a repair, a replacement or broader coverage. Your dentist will explain why one has been proposed.
A clear history helps as much as the examination does. Here is roughly how a visit for this concern tends to go.
Request your visitLet us know what triggers it, how long it lasts, and whether it has been getting more frequent or more intense lately.
The restoration, surrounding tooth and bite are examined. Dental images may be recommended when they would provide helpful information.
You will hear what seems to be going on, how confident that view is and whether continued monitoring may be reasonable.
When treatment is advised, its purpose and the proposed material are explained, so you are able to weigh them before moving forward.
Sensitivity can be surprisingly difficult to describe once you are sitting in the chair. A few notes on your phone may help you recall the details.
Should the discomfort become strong or constant before your appointment, call the clinic and explain that it has changed.
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A sensitive tooth can make you wary of anything touching it, including a dental examination. Let us know where the sore spot is so we can take that into account.
Tell us if air or cold water on that tooth has been especially hard to bear.
Say so during the examination if something increases your discomfort, so nothing has to be endured quietly.
If treatment goes ahead on a sensitive tooth, feel free to ask how your comfort would be managed.
Once the reason is known
What happens next depends on what was found and what was done. Either way, your sense of the tooth continues to be a useful guide.
Ask what amount of sensitivity would be expected in your situation, and at what point it would be wise to call.
A new or repaired restoration that seems high when you bite together should be reported to the clinic.
A tooth that was merely monitored this time can be reassessed later, so you can compare how it behaves over time.
The twinge has not gone away, or has returned? Give the clinic a call.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)If you are coming from Old Kildonan, your tooth is examined at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Pull up the address through the directions link.
For non-urgent concerns, use the form or phone (204) 338-3003, and the clinic will reply to confirm a time. Urgent problems should be raised by telephone.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth-colored restorations in Old Kildonan.
Ask our teamPossible reasons include a crack, new decay around the restoration, changes in how your teeth meet or a cause unrelated to the filling. An examination is needed to tell them apart.
No, symptoms do not settle the matter on their own. Findings from the examination and, when appropriate, dental images help determine whether monitoring, repair or replacement makes sense.
A persistent or recurring symptom is worth reporting rather than ignoring, even if it seems mild. Phone the clinic promptly if the pain becomes strong or if the tooth breaks.
Clenching and grinding can place heavy forces on teeth and restorations, so it may be one contributor. Mention it if you wake with a sore jaw or have noticed worn spots.
Weakened cusps or extensive damage may lead your dentist to suggest broader coverage. Other concerns may call for different care, and you would hear why it is being suggested.
Use the request form or call (204) 338-3003 for a visit to Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6. If the problem feels urgent, a phone call is the better choice.
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Twinging again?
Old Kildonan residents can request an examination at our McPhillips Street clinic. If it is not urgent, the form is an easy place to begin.
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