One small piece gone, and suddenly you’re aware of that tooth in every photo. Highland Pointe residents can have a chipped tooth assessed at our Winnipeg clinic on McPhillips Street and hear what repair could look like.
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A chip can be tiny and still occupy your attention. There’s the look of it, of course, and the way your tongue goes straight there, and the nagging thought that the tooth may have been weakened. Each of those is a fair thing to bring up.
A filling can rebuild a small missing area in material chosen to blend with the enamel beside it. At Winnipeg North Dental, the dentist looks at the damage first, because a chip that seems minor from the outside might call for something else once it’s been properly examined.
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Colour is selected for the particular tooth, then layered to sit alongside its enamel.
A look at the whole tooth helps show whether more than a corner was affected.
The finished shape has to work when you chew, as well as when you smile.
Appearance is probably what brought you here, and it counts. But the restored edge also has to stand up to biting, so the two are weighed side by side.
Composite resin is tooth-coloured and can be built in stages. That layering lets it take on the look of the surrounding enamel more closely.
Size is only one consideration here. A number of details help decide whether a direct repair is sensible at all.
Some chips suit a different approach, such as bonding, an onlay or a crown. Whether a filling is the right answer depends on what the assessment reveals.
Not every chip needs the same work, and yours may turn out to be simpler or more involved than it looks. A direct repair generally moves through these stages.
Request your visitAn examination and any suitable records look for cracks or other changes. We confirm the tooth and explain what we’d propose before anything starts.
If numbing is called for, it’s done first. Rough or weakened enamel is then removed, and the site is kept clean and dry.
Tooth-coloured composite goes on in controlled amounts, each one hardened in turn. The aim is to restore the outline your tooth had.
Polishing smooths the surface, and then you bite together so we can see how it meets. A high point can be reduced at this stage.
It helps us to know what you were biting or what struck the tooth, though a simple I’m not sure is an acceptable answer. Some chips appear with no obvious cause at all.
If the tooth hurts or the break seems larger than a chip, phone rather than using the form. Estimates and plan questions can also be handled by calling.
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How a tooth looks to you matters, and you can say so without feeling vain. If you’ve been hiding that smile a bit, tell us, and tell us what you’re hoping the repair will do.
Let your dentist know what bothers you most, and ask what can realistically be expected for this tooth.
A small chip may raise the question of whether anesthetic is even necessary, so feel free to ask about yours.
You’re welcome to speak up about the shape or the feel of the tooth once the work has been finished.
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You’ll get guidance suited to what was done. Mostly, it comes down to being careful while you’re numb and noticing how the tooth behaves over the next while.
Your lip and cheek can’t warn you yet, so hold off on chewing until the sensation returns. Hot drinks also call for caution.
You may notice the change for a while. Let us know about any roughness, or if the tooth starts to touch first when you close.
Daily brushing, cleaning between teeth and your recommended examinations let the dentist keep an eye on this repair as time goes on.
Temporary sensitivity to temperature or pressure is possible and should ease. Call the clinic if it’s severe or isn’t improving as you were told to expect.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Highland Pointe is in Winnipeg, and residents who come to us are seen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. Use the directions link when you’re planning your visit.
The form sends us your request but doesn’t set a time; we respond to sort that out. If the tooth is painful or something feels urgent, call (204) 338-3003 instead.
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Helpful details about dental fillings in Highland Pointe.
Ask our teamIt can be. A small change on the surface doesn’t always tell the whole story, and rough edges can irritate your tongue or trap food. A look from the dentist tells you whether anything needs doing.
The material is tooth-coloured, and its layers are meant to blend into the enamel around the chip. How closely it matches depends on the tooth and the repair, so ask what’s realistic for yours.
The two are closely related, and each uses tooth-coloured material. Your dentist will explain which approach is being suggested after seeing where the damage is and how much has been lost.
Sometimes a chip goes along with decay, a crack or a failing older restoration, and sometimes it doesn’t. An examination is how that gets sorted out.
No repair lasts forever. Its position, your bite, any grinding and new decay can all affect how long it holds up. Have regular examinations, and call if you notice a change.
Please phone instead, since a form may not be seen right away. Winnipeg North Dental can be reached at (204) 338-3003 to talk about what’s going on with the tooth.
Phone (204) 338-3003 or fill in the form above, whichever is easier for you. Your visit would be at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, and we’ll follow up to confirm a time.
These pages describe approaches your dentist might mention, depending on where the chip lies and how large it is.
Learn how dental bonding in Winnipeg uses tooth-coloured resin to repair small chips, close minor spaces and refine tooth shape, often in one visit.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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