Premolars sit where a wide smile ends and serious chewing begins, so a repair there has two jobs to do. Selkirk residents who come into Winnipeg can learn how those demands are balanced.
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Front and back teeth place different demands on a restoration. Front teeth are judged largely by appearance, while back teeth carry chewing force. The teeth between them, which you may see when you laugh or smile broadly, have a foot in both camps, and their repairs need to be planned with that in mind.
Selkirk is outside the City of Winnipeg, and care for its residents is provided at our clinic on McPhillips Street. If a tooth in this part of your mouth has decay, a chip or an old dark filling, your dentist looks at the size of the damage, the way your teeth meet and how visible the area is when you smile. Then you can discuss which of those matters most.
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Shade and surface deserve attention because this part of your mouth can catch the eye.
Bite forces still reach these teeth, and the design needs to take that into account.
With less bulk to work with, how much structure remains is an important consideration.
Colour is rarely the sole deciding factor here. These are the routes your dentist may compare, once the tooth has been examined and your priorities have been heard.
Layered resin can be shaped in place, often for smaller or moderate damage on this type of tooth.
A fabricated piece can cover a weakened cusp while leaving other parts of the tooth uncovered.
If little supportable tooth remains, covering all of it may be the more predictable design.
A recommendation depends on your particular tooth. Two premolars in the same mouth might be restored in quite different ways.
A tooth that shows and works is assessed for both things. Expect to discuss how you see it, as well as how it functions.
Request your visitShow where the tooth becomes noticeable to you, and how much that bothers you.
Decay, cracks and existing fillings are examined, and images are added if appropriate.
Your bite and side-to-side movements reveal what the restoration would have to withstand.
Appearance and strength are discussed together so you know what each design would offer.
A journey into the city is easier when you know the likely shape of the visit. It helps to ask a few questions, and to take a good look at the tooth yourself.
Sudden pain or swelling changes the priority, so call the clinic right away and do not depend on the form.
Frosted doors past the reception counter, and small plants on tables by the window.
It may seem vain to worry about something that hardly anyone notices, but you see it, and it is your smile. Be open about how much the appearance matters to you and what you would be willing to compromise on.
Viewing the tooth together helps you both see the same thing during the discussion.
If strength and looks pull in different directions, ask what each choice would mean.
It is reasonable to find out what is planned, and what to expect as the feeling returns.
Living with the result
A new repair can feel different when you eat and look different in a family photo. Take note of both once you are home in Selkirk, and let the clinic know about anything that concerns you.
Any discomfort on biting, or a tooth that seems to land first, deserves a phone call.
Lighting and hydration both have an effect, so do not judge a shade too hastily.
Find out when the tooth should next be looked at, so you can plan your trip.
If a concern comes up between appointments, a call to (204) 338-3003 is a sensible first move before you set out on a journey.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Treatment is provided at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6. The directions link can help you when arranging your trip.
Reach the clinic on (204) 338-3003 or via the form. Make your travel plans after you have received confirmation, as a submitted form does not assign you a time.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth-colored restorations in Selkirk.
Ask our teamA bit of both. Your dentist considers appearance as well as chewing forces, along with the amount of tooth left, so the answer can differ from one mouth to another.
The aim is a natural relationship with the enamel around it, although a perfect match cannot be promised. Lighting, surface texture and where the repair sits all affect how it looks.
If a cusp has been weakened or much of the tooth is missing, a direct repair may not be predictable enough. Your dentist can show you what is influencing that recommendation.
Appearance is a legitimate priority, but replacing a filling also removes material. Have the tooth assessed so that you can weigh the condition of the filling against your preferences.
Moisture control can be more demanding as work moves further back in the mouth, and it matters for bonding. Your dentist takes that into account during planning.
Ask when you call, though no one can promise it in advance. It depends on what the examination finds, the design recommended and what the Winnipeg clinic’s schedule allows.
Should your assessment lean toward something other than a direct repair, these pages explain the details.
Learn when custom inlays or onlays may repair a damaged back tooth in Winnipeg while preserving more natural structure than a full dental crown.
Explore serviceLearn how custom dental crowns in Winnipeg protect cracked, worn or root canal-treated teeth while restoring comfortable function, shape and appearance.
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.
A tooth in the middle?
Selkirk residents can use the form or telephone us. You will hear back from the clinic on McPhillips Street about scheduling.
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