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A gap that shows when you smile

Dental Bridges for The Maples Residents

Do you catch yourself covering your mouth in photos? A missing tooth near the front can affect how you feel. Let’s talk about what a bridge might do.

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A Visible Gap and What to Ask, The Maples

When a tooth is missing where everybody can see it, the concern goes well beyond chewing. You may notice it during conversations or avoid laughing freely. That is an entirely valid reason to look into treatment.

A bridge should look at home alongside your other teeth, with proportions that suit your smile and a shade selected to fit in. If you live in The Maples, in northwest Winnipeg, you can discuss this at our McPhillips Street clinic, where your dentist will also confirm that the supports and bite make sense.

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Dental bridge model, used here for illustration.

Shade considered

Colour details are recorded so the replacement can be made to blend with the teeth around it.

Proportion considered

Tooth size and shape are part of the planning, not just the fact that a space gets filled.

Function still counts

An attractive bridge must also meet your bite and allow you to clean around it.

Looks and strength together

What goes into a natural-looking result.

Appearance is an important goal, though it does not stand alone. The most pleasing bridge still needs sound support and a comfortable fit with your bite.

The visible details

We pay attention to how the new tooth relates to those on either side and to your smile overall.

  • Shade information is taken during the record stage.
  • Proportions are planned to harmonize with neighbouring teeth.
  • You can review how it looks at the try-in, before it is secured.

The structural details

Front teeth still cut into food and meet opposing teeth, so forces affect how the bridge is designed.

  • Supports must be able to manage the expected chewing forces.
  • Side-to-side jaw movement influences shape and choice of material.
  • A cantilever design is reserved for carefully selected situations.

No one can promise an exact match or a particular cosmetic result. Tell us what you would like, and we’ll be open about what seems realistic.

Your part in the process

Your opinion is welcome at every step.

Because you are the one living with this smile, your feedback matters. Here is when you can expect to share it.

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  1. 01

    Tell us your goals

    Describe what bothers you and what you would like to see. We then examine your support teeth, gums and bite to see what can be done.

  2. 02

    Settle on shade and records

    Scans or impressions are combined with bite records and shade details, giving those making the bridge the information they need.

  3. 03

    Keep your smile covered

    A temporary bridge may maintain your appearance and protect prepared teeth while you wait for the permanent one.

  4. 04

    Look before it is final

    The finished bridge is tried in so that appearance, bite and cleaning access can be checked. Raise any concern before it is permanently attached.

Help us see what you see

A few reference points go a long way.

You may have a clear idea of what you want, or merely a sense that something is off. Either way, bringing some examples can make that first discussion easier.

Ask for an estimate before going ahead. Plans vary, so check how yours treats restorative work and any cosmetic element.

Consider bringing

  • An older photo showing your smile before the tooth was lost, if you have one.
  • Notes on what you like or dislike about your other teeth.
  • What you take each day for your health, with any conditions being treated.
  • The coverage you have for restorative work, through CDCP or an insurer.
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Nothing to be embarrassed about

We see missing teeth all the time.

Coming in with a visible gap can feel exposing, particularly at first. Teeth are lost for many reasons, and you will not be asked to justify yours. Tell us if you feel self-conscious so we can take that into account.

Ask about the temporary

Worried about being seen with prepared teeth? Find out what a temporary could look like for you.

Speak freely about appearance

Your feelings about your smile are a legitimate part of treatment planning.

Have a say at try-in

If something about the look seems wrong to you, this is the moment to mention it.

Keeping it looking good

Protect the look you worked for.

Healthy gums frame a bridge, and neglected plaque can affect both the tissue and the teeth holding it. A few daily steps can make a real difference.

01

Care around the gumline

A threader, an interdental brush or a water flosser may help you remove plaque at the margins and under the replacement tooth.

02

Mention visible changes

A chipped surface, a change in the gum line or a rough spot deserves a call, even when it does not hurt.

03

Schedule routine reviews

Examinations help keep track of the gums, margins and bite over the years.

If damage to your bridge feels urgent, call us rather than using the form.

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Winnipeg North Dental

Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6
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Planning Your Smile at Our McPhillips Street Clinic

If you live in The Maples, part of northwest Winnipeg, your assessment, try-in and placement all take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.

Please treat the online form as a request. A member of the clinic will get in touch before any time is set, and you are also welcome to call.

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 dental bridges in The Maples.

Ask our team
Would anyone notice that a tooth in my smile is artificial?

The aim is for it to look at home in your smile, but results depend on your teeth, gums and support. We’ll be upfront about what looks achievable after we have examined you.

Will I have a gap while I wait for the permanent bridge?

A temporary bridge may be used to maintain appearance while yours is being made. Ask whether that applies to your plan.

Can a bridge match my other teeth’s colour?

Shade details are recorded so the replacement can be made to suit your smile. If you are considering whitening, raise it before your shade is chosen.

Can a front tooth bridge affect how I speak?

Restoring speaking comfort is one of the things a bridge aims to do. Mention any words that feel different at your fitting or afterward.

Why does a front bridge need bite checks?

Your front teeth guide movement and meet opposing teeth during biting. Those forces affect its shape and materials, as well as whether it stays comfortable.

How can someone from The Maples request a consultation?

Say on the form that your concern is a visible gap, or explain it by calling (204) 338-3003. Bridge care is given at 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg, and the clinic will contact you about the date.

Your smile, your goals

Talk to us about that visible gap.

Living in The Maples and tired of hiding a gap? Ask for a bridge assessment at our Winnipeg clinic, and we’ll reply so you can settle on a time.

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