Nothing aches and every tooth looks whole, yet someone has mentioned decay between two of them. It is reasonable to want to understand that before you agree to any treatment.
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The sides of two neighbouring teeth press against each other, so a mirror and a flashlight will not show you much of what happens there. An examination and, when appropriate, dental images give your dentist a better view. Waterford Green is in Winnipeg, and residents who want this looked at are seen at our McPhillips Street clinic.
Should a repair turn out to be needed, the tooth-coloured material has a job beyond blending in. It has to rebuild the wall that faces the next tooth, restore the contact between the two, and leave an edge you can keep clean.
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You are welcome to ask where the suspected decay sits and how it shows up on an image.
Keeping as much healthy tooth as a predictable repair allows is a stated aim of the planning.
The repaired side needs to meet its neighbour properly, as well as looking like enamel.
A side-of-the-tooth repair brings a few demands that a chip on an open surface does not. These are the two main routes your dentist weighs up.
For a smaller or moderate area, composite resin can be bonded and shaped straight onto the prepared tooth.
A bigger missing area may call for an inlay, onlay or crown, planned from a scan or impression.
Only an assessment can show which of these is suitable, or whether repair is needed at all at this point.
The order below is typical, although your own tooth and findings may change what happens and when.
Request your visitYour dentist points out the tooth and the surface involved, along with what led to the concern.
The exam and any images are reviewed with you, including how much support is left around the area.
You talk over direct resin or a custom piece, and why one of them seems to fit this tooth.
Once you agree, the tooth is restored, and the contact, the shade and your bite are all checked.
If another clinic first raised this, any notes or images from that appointment can help. Having them is useful but not essential, because the tooth will be examined regardless.
Sudden pain or swelling changes things. In that case, phone the clinic rather than sending the form.
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It can seem odd to treat a tooth that gives you no trouble at all. Questions about it are not rude, and a clear explanation is a fair thing to expect.
Ask how pressing this looks, and what the findings would suggest about waiting.
Having someone point at the shadow on the screen often makes the whole thing easier to follow.
If dental treatment puts you on edge, say so early, and ask about numbing before the work begins.
Keeping that space healthy
A repair between teeth still depends on what happens around it every day. Plaque, new decay and rough margins can all influence how it holds up.
Ask for help with cleaning that contact if the floss feels awkward or tends to snap as it passes.
Something that wedges in the spot after every meal is worth reporting, since the contact can be reviewed.
Your restoration has no fixed lifespan, so keep it on the list to be examined at future visits.
Has the area begun to hurt or react since your repair? Call so the clinic can hear the details.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Waterford Green patients have this care at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. The directions link will open the address for you.
Reach the clinic at (204) 338-3003 or send the appointment form. A form is a request rather than a booking, so wait for the clinic to confirm a time.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth-colored restorations in Waterford Green.
Ask our teamDecay does not always announce itself with pain, particularly in its earlier stages. Findings from an exam and any appropriate images can raise a concern long before you notice a symptom.
Where two teeth touch, the surfaces are hidden from view by each other. What looks like a healthy tooth from the front or top may need a closer assessment on its side.
Not necessarily. Your dentist interprets an image together with the exam and your history, then explains whether treatment or continued checking seems appropriate for that tooth.
That depends on where the damage is and how the tooth can be reached. Ask your dentist to describe the access they plan, along with how much tooth it would involve.
It may be suitable there, although the size of the area, moisture control and your bite all influence the choice. A custom piece is sometimes the better match for a larger gap.
Phone (204) 338-3003 or complete the form, and mention what you were told. The tooth would be examined at 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, once a time has been confirmed.
A hidden cavity could lead in more than one direction, depending on its size. Read about these options before your conversation, if you like.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Waterford Green residents can send a request to our McPhillips Street clinic, and we’ll be in touch about an appointment.
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