Molars do heavy work and tend to have more than one root. Here is what that can mean for removing one, for chewing afterward and for deciding about the space.
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A back tooth rarely draws attention until it starts to hurt, breaks or is flagged on an X-ray. Nobody sees the gap it leaves when you smile, so it is easy to assume its removal is no big deal. Yet these are the teeth you rely on for grinding food, and that makes the decision worth thinking through.
Burrows Central residents are assessed at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street. Your dentist will look at how much of the tooth remains, what the roots and surrounding bone are like, and whether it could be kept predictably. If an extraction is the better path, you will hear what the space could mean for your chewing.
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An X-ray reveals the shape of the roots and the bone around them, which helps your dentist plan the approach.
Bring up the foods and habits you care about, since function is part of deciding what comes next.
You go home with directions on food, discomfort and looking after the site.
Not every molar is a difficult removal, and not every front tooth is an easy one. Still, a few features of back teeth often influence how the dentist proceeds.
Roots can spread apart or curve, which may affect how readily a tooth comes out in one piece.
Biting forces are part of why some large, damaged molars have a limited outlook.
Only your own examination and X-ray can show which of these applies, so your dentist will explain the likely approach for your tooth.
Although techniques vary with each tooth’s position and shape, the appointment follows a steady order.
Request your visitThe team goes over your medical background, your medicines and allergies, then checks the X-ray and the intended molar.
Anesthetic is applied locally, and you are asked how it feels before work begins.
The molar is loosened and brought out, whole or in sections, depending on what the roots allow.
After cleaning, your dentist deals with any bleeding, uses gauze or stitches if needed, and reviews which symptoms should prompt a call.
Since a back tooth does much of the grinding, it makes sense to prepare for softer meals. Think too about opening wide during treatment, and mention any jaw trouble you have.
Ask the clinic for an estimate and bring your insurance or CDCP details, as a simple and a surgical removal may differ. The amount you pay depends on your coverage and the treatment provided.
A treatment room and a consultation room.
Treatment far back in the mouth can feel odd, with a lot of pressure in a small space. Knowing that ahead of time often helps, and your dentist needs to hear from you if anything feels wrong.
Being numb does not remove the sensation of pushing, although sharp pain should not be felt.
If keeping your mouth open is hard, raise it, so that your dentist knows and can talk with you about it.
Would you rather know each step or simply get through it? Say which you prefer before starting.
Back to normal chewing
Some soreness, swelling and slight oozing can occur at first. A bigger concern is protecting the clot that forms in the socket, because it plays a key part in early healing.
Apply it as directed and change it only in the way your instructions describe.
Choose soft foods that are cool or lukewarm, and do your chewing on the side away from the socket.
Replacing a molar is not always recommended. Your bite, the teeth left and your own priorities help decide whether an implant, bridge or partial denture makes sense.
Contact the clinic about persistent bleeding, pain that clearly worsens a few days later, growing swelling, fever, drainage, a bad taste or unexpected numbness. Get emergency medical care if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Burrows Central is in Winnipeg, and care for its residents takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. You can map the way there using the directions link.
Online requests are reviewed and then confirmed by the clinic, so please wait to hear back. A molar causing severe pain or swelling is a reason to telephone instead.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth extractions in Burrows Central.
Ask our teamIt can be, as molars often have several roots, but it depends on the individual tooth. Root shape, surrounding bone and whether the tooth is fully visible are what your dentist looks at.
Sectioning lets each root come out separately when removing the tooth whole would not be predictable. You are numb for this, and pressure is the sensation to expect.
In the early period, favour soft foods and the opposite side of your mouth. Longer term, ask how the missing tooth may affect your bite and whether replacing it would be worthwhile.
Sometimes that is reasonable, as not every space needs filling. Appearance is only one consideration, so ask your dentist about chewing and your remaining teeth as well.
Possibly, if enough sound tooth is left to support a restoration. A crown or other repair would be considered first, and removal comes up when those are unlikely to last predictably.
Phone (204) 338-3003, or send the form below describing which tooth is bothering you. Your visit would be at our clinic on McPhillips Street, once a time has been confirmed.
These pages explain treatments that might be raised before or after removal, depending on what your assessment shows.
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