Often worth trying to repair
A restoration may suit a break that leaves a good foundation behind.
- Damage confined to the part of the tooth above the gum.
- Solid gum and bone around the root.
- Enough remaining structure for a filling or crown to hold.
A cracked or broken tooth
Tooth Extractions for Templeton-Sinclair Residents
One bad bite, and suddenly part of a tooth is missing or a line has appeared. Not every break ends in removal, so the first job is finding out how deep it runs.
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After the break
Broken Teeth and Removal for Templeton-Sinclair Patients
Feeling a sharp edge with your tongue, or finding a piece of tooth in your food, is unsettling. If you live in Templeton-Sinclair and this has just happened, you are probably wondering whether the tooth can be rescued or has to go.
The answer often depends on what cannot be seen from the outside. At our Winnipeg clinic on McPhillips Street, your dentist examines the tooth and reviews an X-ray. Damage that stays above the gum may be repairable, whereas a crack running below the gumline, or into an area that cannot be fixed, can make extraction the sensible route.
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Depth decides
Where the fracture ends has more bearing on the outcome than how dramatic the break looks.
Call if it is urgent
For a painful break or swelling, pick up the phone instead of sending the form.
Choices explained
You hear what repair, monitoring or removal would each involve before deciding.
Reading a fracture
A chip and a split are different problems.
Breaks come in many forms. Your dentist considers the location of the damage, how much tooth remains, and the support around it. None of this can be judged reliably in a bathroom mirror.
More likely to mean removal
Some fractures leave no predictable way to restore the tooth for the long term.
- A crack extending under the gumline into a part that cannot be repaired.
- A broken section that leaves too little tooth to build on.
- Infection alongside the break that cannot be predictably managed.
A tooth that has snapped off near the gum may need a small incision or sectioning. Your dentist can tell you more once the X-ray has been reviewed.
If it must come out
Taking out what remains of the tooth.
Removing a fractured tooth follows the same careful outline as any extraction, although the technique adjusts to what is left and how the roots sit.
Request your visit- 01
Confirm the facts
History, allergies, current medications and the X-ray are all gone over again, and the tooth in question is confirmed.
- 02
Freeze the region
A local anesthetic is given, and you are asked how things feel before the dentist goes any further.
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Remove the pieces
The tooth or its remaining parts are loosened and lifted out. A small incision or sectioning is used when a simple approach will not do.
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Clean and close
With the socket cleaned and bleeding controlled, gauze or sutures are used as appropriate. Written instructions follow, including the symptoms worth a call.
Right after it happens
A few details make the first call more useful.
You do not need a full account of the accident. A short description of what happened and how the tooth feels now gives the clinic something to work from when you get in touch.
We cannot promise any particular opening, so phone (204) 338-3003 to explain what has happened rather than waiting on a form reply.
Useful to mention
- What you were biting or doing when it broke.
- Whether the sharp edge is cutting your cheek or tongue.
- Any swelling, or pain that comes and goes with hot or cold.
- Earlier crowns, fillings or root canal work on that tooth.
- A current list of your medications and allergies.
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A jarring start
You did not plan for this, and that is understandable.
An unexpected break leaves little time to prepare mentally. Saying that you feel rushed or rattled gives your dentist a chance to slow the explanation down.
Take in the options
Ask for the choices to be repeated if the news is a lot to absorb at once.
Point out the sore spot
A broken tooth can be very sensitive to touch and air. Tell us before we examine it.
Check the numbness
If the region still feels sharp once frozen, say so before removal begins.
Mending at home
Give the socket a quiet stretch.
Follow the instructions written for you, since recovery changes with the procedure and your overall health. Some swelling, soreness and light oozing can happen, and they ought to improve rather than build.
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Eat with care
Soft, cool or lukewarm food is kindest early on, chewed well away from the healing area.
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Avoid suction
A straw, cigarette, vape or hard spit can dislodge the clot, so hold off for as long as you were advised.
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Reasons to ring us
Contact the clinic if pressure does not settle the bleeding, if pain gets much worse after a few days, or if fever, drainage, a bad taste or growing swelling appears.
If you ever find breathing or swallowing difficult, go for emergency medical care immediately.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Where to bring the tooth
Templeton-Sinclair Patients Come to McPhillips Street
Examination and treatment are both carried out at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Tap the directions link when you are ready to head over.
A form submission does not secure an appointment; the clinic responds to set one up. Broken teeth with pain or swelling should be phoned in.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
A little clarity before your visit
Your questions, answered.
Helpful details about tooth extractions in Templeton-Sinclair.
Ask our teamWho do I call from Templeton-Sinclair about a broken tooth?
Ring Winnipeg North Dental at (204) 338-3003 and describe what happened. Any care takes place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, and the form works for concerns that can wait.
Does a cracked tooth always have to be pulled?
No. Many cracks can be restored or watched, depending on where they run. Removal tends to come up when the crack extends below the gumline or into a part that cannot be repaired.
Should I bring the broken piece?
Mention it when you call and ask what would help. The more important information usually comes from examining what is still in your mouth and from the X-ray.
Part of my tooth broke but nothing hurts. Can I leave it?
A lack of pain does not tell you how deep the damage goes, so it is sensible to have it checked. Your dentist can then say whether it needs treatment or can be monitored.
What if the root is still in there?
A retained root can usually be assessed with an X-ray. If removal is advised, a small incision or sectioning may be part of the approach, and your dentist can walk you through it first.
Will it heal differently from a normal extraction?
Gum healing happens over days to weeks either way, and the bone keeps changing for longer. A more involved removal, your general health and smoking can all influence the course.
Depending on the break
Where a fractured tooth can go next.
If the tooth stays, restoration comes into play. If it goes, the space may need thought. These pages explain each possibility.
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Do not guess at the damage
Let us check how far the break goes.
Use the form for a non-urgent concern and our Winnipeg clinic will follow up. If you are in pain, a phone call is the better option.