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Clenched, ground down, worn flat
General Dentistry for River Trail Residents
Your edges look shorter, or someone has mentioned the noise you make at night. River Trail residents can have their teeth and bite examined at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
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Wear does not announce itself
Grinding can quietly change your teeth.
Many people have no idea they clench or grind until a filling chips or a tooth starts to look flat. Repeated force can wear enamel and strain existing dental work, and it is one of several things that can affect how long a restoration lasts. Mentioning any suspicion gives the dentist a specific reason to look closely at your bite and your teeth.
A check-up already covers bite and existing restorations, so this fits easily into a routine visit. If wear has left an area damaged, a filling may rebuild a small section, whereas heavier damage could call for a larger restoration. River Trail patients who clench or grind can also ask whether a night guard makes sense for them. That depends on what the exam finds.
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Bite included
How your teeth meet is part of what the dentist examines during a check-up.
Fillings under force
Restorations are reviewed for chips and fractures, which bite pressure can contribute to.
Protection to ask about
If you clench or grind, it is reasonable to ask whether a guard could help in your case.
If wear has done some damage
Relevant care for River Trail patients
An examination through Check-ups & Cleanings is where to begin. Dental Fillings covers repair of worn or fractured areas. Should a cracked tooth become painful, the Emergency Dentistry and Root Canal Therapy cards explain the next steps. Our Dental Laboratory is reference material and cannot be booked.
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Sharing what you have noticed
A few clues go a long way.
You will not necessarily catch yourself grinding, so indirect signs are helpful to pass along.
Request your visit- 01
Gather your signs
Morning jaw tiredness, flattened edges, a chipped filling and teeth reacting to cold or pressure can all be worth listing when you request your visit.
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Have the wear assessed
The dentist checks tooth surfaces, fillings, soft tissues and how you bite together. Images may be suggested if they would help with a particular tooth.
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Decide what to do about it
Some wear may only need monitoring, while other areas benefit from repair. Ask about both, and about what you might do to protect your teeth from here.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Where we examine your bite
Have it checked at our McPhillips Street clinic.
For River Trail residents, the visit takes place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Use the directions link below to map your trip.
If a tooth has cracked and hurts, or a broken filling feels sharp, ring (204) 338-3003 instead of filling in a form.
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 general dentistry in River Trail.
Ask our teamHow would I know if I grind my teeth while asleep?
You may not know directly. Clues include jaw tiredness on waking, worn-looking edges and chipped dental work, so describe what you notice and let your dentist take a look.
Can a worn tooth be built back up?
Fillings are used to repair wear in suitable cases, and a larger restoration may be better where more of the tooth is affected. Suitability is decided after an examination.
Why do my fillings keep chipping?
Longevity depends on size, location, bite forces, grinding, diet and hygiene, plus any new decay. A review can help identify which of these may be involved for you.
Should I be wearing a night guard?
That is a good question for your dentist, particularly when grinding appears to be affecting teeth or restorations. A recommendation would follow your assessment.
My teeth have become sensitive to cold. Could that be from wear?
Possibly, though it has other potential causes too. Tell us which teeth react and to what, because temperature or biting discomfort ought to be assessed.
What does a River Trail resident do to have this looked at?
Use the online form and write grinding or wear in your message, or dial (204) 338-3003. The clinic then replies with available options, as the form holds no appointment.
Before more wears away
Show us what your teeth are telling you.
Ask for a general dentistry visit from River Trail, and include any signs you have spotted. Expect a reply from the clinic about what times could work.