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Invisalign for Seven Oaks Residents

A space between the front teeth, or several small ones, can be what you notice in every photo. Seven Oaks residents can ask whether clear aligners may help close them.

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Closing selected spaces

Gaps Between Teeth, and What Aligners Can Do About Them

Gaps come in many varieties. One may be an isolated space between the two upper front teeth, while others are scattered along an arch. Closing them isn’t simply about pushing teeth together, because each one has to stay at a healthy angle and in good proportion to its neighbours.

Invisalign is designed to move teeth a small step at a time, and that control is part of why it’s considered for spacing. Our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg welcomes Seven Oaks residents to have their spaces examined and learn what’s realistic.

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Where aligner fittings could take place.

Why the space exists

Tooth size, position and your bite all give clues, and the examination takes each of them into account.

Teeth kept in proportion

Closing a space means managing angulation as well, so your teeth look and work well together.

More than one tool

Some gaps benefit from a combination of moving teeth and refining their shape afterward.

Moving, then finishing

Two approaches that may work together.

Depending on your teeth, a plan might rely on alignment alone or include some cosmetic refinement once the trays have done their part.

Moving teeth with trays

Successive custom aligners guide teeth into their planned spots, closing selected gaps as the series goes on.

  • A digital plan works out how each tooth should travel.
  • Attachments can add control over tilt and root position.
  • Elastics are sometimes used if the bite needs correcting too.
  • Your commitment to wearing trays determines how well they track.

Refining what’s left

A narrow or unevenly shaped tooth may keep looking that way even after it has moved into place.

  • Bonding may be able to refine selected tooth shapes.
  • Reshaping can adjust some edges and contours where appropriate.
  • Veneers involve restorative planning for shape, surface and colour.
  • Any such step depends on what your assessment finds.

Braces or a combined approach may offer more predictability for some movements. The dentist can tell you how that applies to the spaces in your smile.

Your path through care

From noticing the gap to closing it.

This outline shows how spacing concerns are usually approached. Your plan may involve different steps, as it’s built around your own teeth.

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  1. 01

    Show us what bothers you

    Point out the gaps you’d like to change. We’ll then look at your teeth, gums, roots and bite as a whole.

  2. 02

    Decide where teeth should go

    Records including photographs and scans support a plan showing how spaces would close, and what control those movements need.

  3. 03

    Start your series

    With your first aligners, we confirm the fit, add any attachments, and go over wear, removal and cleaning.

  4. 04

    Watch the spaces change

    Your visits track actual tooth movement. If a tray has stopped fitting as intended, we address that before you continue.

A small bit of homework

Look at your smile the way you’d like to.

You may have a clear idea of which gap bothers you, or just a general dislike of how your front teeth look. Either is a perfectly good starting point.

When you book, feel free to ask how an estimate works when aligners and cosmetic finishing could both be involved.

Things that can help us

  • Photos of your smile that you do or don’t like.
  • Whether the spaces have grown or changed over time.
  • Your health history and what you currently take.
  • Information about CDCP or private dental insurance, if any.
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Take your time with us on McPhillips Street.

At your own pace

A gap is only a problem if it bothers you.

Some people love their gap, while others have disliked it for years. There’s no pressure here to change anything, so take your time and ask what you’d like.

You set the goal

Tell us if you only want part of a gap closed, or whether a particular space matters most.

Clear explanations

Ask to have any proposed movement or cosmetic option described in everyday language.

New tray, new feeling

If an aligner bothers your gums or lips, call the clinic so we can discuss what’s going on.

Keeping spaces closed

A closed gap needs looking after.

Once a space has closed, your retainers help keep it that way. Finishing touches and refinement may be part of the discussion at this stage as well.

01

Retention for spacing

Teeth can drift if retainers aren’t worn as directed, and a space you’ve closed is no exception. Your prescribed routine helps limit that shift.

02

When a space lingers

New records can support refinement aligners if a small gap remains at the end of the series. Treat this as a planning tool, not a disappointment.

03

Considering cosmetic finishing

Ask whether any shape or edge concerns still stand out once your teeth are in position, and which options may suit them.

Noticed a space starting to reopen? It’s a good reason to phone us.

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Spacing concerns in Seven Oaks

Have Your Spacing Assessed

Winnipeg’s northern areas include Seven Oaks. Treatment for people living there is provided at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.

An online request starts the process but doesn’t book a time on its own. We’ll get back to you about scheduling, or you can reach us by phone right away.

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 invisalign in Seven Oaks.

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Would clear trays work on a space between my two front teeth?

Aligners can close selected gaps while controlling how each tooth angles and how the teeth look together. An examination will tell us if yours is one of them.

Will my gap come back after treatment?

It could, if retention is neglected. Wearing your retainers exactly as prescribed is the way to limit shifting, because teeth can move at any stage of life.

Should I close my gap with bonding instead of aligners?

That depends on the size of the space, the shape of your teeth and your bite. Moving teeth and changing their shape are different things, and the dentist can explain which fits your goals.

How many aligners will it take to close a gap?

Each plan has its own series, depending on the movements needed. We can tell you more once your records have been reviewed and your plan designed.

Could gaps be a sign of a bite problem?

They can be connected with how your teeth meet, which is why your bite and jaw relationships are part of the assessment rather than just the look of the space.

Where would a Seven Oaks resident go for this treatment?

To our clinic at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6. Send the request form or call (204) 338-3003, and a staff member will follow up to arrange things.

That space in your smile

Ask what could be done about your gap.

Send a request for an Invisalign assessment at our clinic in Winnipeg, and we’ll follow up with you about a time.

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