You may have invested time and money in a crown, root canal or bridge. Hearing that the tooth beneath it is failing can be discouraging, so let’s go through what happens now.
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Dental work does not last forever, and the tooth underneath keeps aging too. Crowns can loosen, decay can start at the edges of old restorations, and cracks can develop where they cannot be seen. If you live in Old Kildonan and a tooth with a lot of history has begun causing problems, you are likely asking whether it can be redone.
It sometimes can. At Winnipeg North Dental, on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, your dentist looks at what remains under the existing work, the support around the root and how the tooth fits with your bite. Removal may come up if restoring it again would not be predictable, or if the tooth no longer fits your broader treatment plan.
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A crown can look fine from the outside while the tooth under it has a problem.
Whether another restoration is sensible is one of the first things to find out.
If the tooth supports a bridge or partial denture, removing it can affect more than that one spot.
A failed crown or filling does not automatically mean a failed tooth. The examination and X-ray help separate a problem with the dental work itself from a problem with what is underneath.
A new restoration may be an option if the tooth below it remains in good enough shape.
Replacing the restoration will not help if the foundation no longer offers predictable support.
Teeth with crowns or root canals can be more complicated to remove, and sectioning or a small incision may be needed. Ask how your tooth’s history could affect the approach.
An extraction runs through the same overall stages even when the tooth has been heavily treated. The details depend on its position, roots, surrounding bone and what the X-ray shows.
Request your visitYour health history, medications, allergies and X-rays are confirmed, and your dentist verifies which restored tooth is being removed.
Local anesthetic is used to numb the area. Once it has taken effect, your comfort is checked, and only then does the work proceed.
The dentist works the tooth loose and takes it out, using sectioning or a small incision if a simple approach will not do the job.
The socket is cleaned and the bleeding managed with gauze, or sutures when appropriate. Your written directions cover healing, eating, discomfort and symptoms to call about.
Your memory of what was done, and roughly when, can add useful context. If earlier work was done at another office, you can ask about having records transferred.
A crown that has come off, or a tooth that is suddenly painful, may not be able to wait for a routine visit. Phone the clinic to explain what has happened.
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Being disappointed when dental work has reached the end of its life is natural. Feel free to say so, and ask why things changed and what might make the next plan hold up well.
Understanding why the tooth failed can help you when you talk about what should come next.
Ask your dentist to show you on the X-ray where the old work ends and the problem begins.
Old restorations sometimes have tender surroundings, so point these out before the freezing is given.
The socket, and everything around it
Stick to your written instructions, since healing depends on the procedure and on your health. A little tenderness, swelling or oozing is possible, and any change should be for the better.
Do not use straws, smoke, vape or spit hard for the period discussed, and chew away from the healing area.
Keep up with hygiene around your remaining crowns and fillings, without directly disturbing the healing socket early on.
Call about bleeding that will not settle with directed pressure or pain that becomes much worse after a few days. Rising swelling, fever, drainage and a bad taste also warrant a call.
Any difficulty breathing or swallowing means you should seek emergency medical care straight away.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Winnipeg North Dental is at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, and that is where the assessment and any extraction take place. The directions link is below for your convenience.
A form request is not a booked visit, and the clinic will reply to work out timing. A sudden problem with a tooth or crown is better handled with a phone call.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth extractions in Old Kildonan.
Ask our teamCall (204) 338-3003 or send the form, and let the clinic know what is going on with the crown. Your visit would take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Yes, it can. Your dentist reviews the tooth and X-ray to plan the approach, and in some cases the tooth needs to be sectioned or requires a small incision.
It depends on where the crack runs and how much structure remains. An examination can show whether a restoration could still be predictable, and your dentist can explain the reasoning.
The bridge relies on that tooth, so the plan may need to change. Ask your dentist what replacing or redesigning the restoration would involve, and go over your options before treatment.
Call the clinic and describe what happened rather than deciding on your own. Keep the crown and bring it with you if you are asked to come in.
Ask about appearance as part of the planning conversation. What is possible depends on the option you choose and on the rest of your mouth.
Whether a tooth is rebuilt or replaced, these pages explain the main approaches you could end up discussing with your dentist.
Learn how custom dental crowns in Winnipeg protect cracked, worn or root canal-treated teeth while restoring comfortable function, shape and appearance.
Explore serviceExplore fixed dental bridges in Winnipeg for replacing missing teeth, restoring chewing and supporting bite balance with a custom tooth replacement.
Explore serviceLearn how root canal therapy in Winnipeg treats infection, relieves dental pain and helps preserve a natural tooth, including treatment and aftercare.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Send a request describing the dental work involved, and our clinic in Winnipeg will contact you to arrange a visit.
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