Restorative & Prosthodontics for Downtown Winnipeg Residents

Not always. Some can simply be monitored or smoothed, and others hide a crack or a weak spot. An exam is how you tell the difference for your particular tooth.

Often not when material is simply being added to intact enamel. Local anaesthetic might be appropriate if decay has to come out, the fracture is sensitive or some preparation is needed.

It can, since composite may chip, stain or wear over time. Fortunately, it can often be repaired if the remaining resin and tooth are sound, once the reason has been considered.

Larger structural loss, or a significant colour concern, may be better handled by a custom restoration. Your dentist would compare how much tooth each approach affects.

Biting your nails, tearing open packages with your teeth and chewing on hard objects can all do it. Grinding at night is also worth raising, as a guard may be discussed.

If you’d like your teeth lighter overall, do that first, because resin won’t lighten later on. The repair can then be matched to your settled shade.

Send a request describing which tooth is chipped, or phone (204) 338-3003. The appointment would be held at our McPhillips Street clinic.