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The teeth that bite against it
Restorative & Prosthodontics for Linden Woods Residents
We tend to think about the tooth being fixed. Its partner in the other jaw is meeting it with every chew, and that relationship influences shape, material and how well the work holds up.
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Upper and lower, working together
No restoration works in isolation.
Treatment plans get written tooth by tooth, but chewing doesn’t happen that way. A new crown or bridge meets something on the other side, be it a natural tooth, a heavily filled one, an implant crown or a denture. Anyone in Linden Woods, an area in Winnipeg, who is planning work on one side of the mouth may find it helpful to think about what’s opposite.
Opposing teeth and side-to-side movement guide the design and materials chosen. Where the other jaw has worn, tipped or missing teeth, restoring just one tooth could be more complicated than expected. Your bite is looked at as part of the assessment at our McPhillips Street clinic, so you’ll have the chance to ask how the two sides relate.
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What it’s biting on
Natural enamel, a crown and a denture each behave differently, so the opposing surface is part of choosing a material.
Sliding counts as well
Your jaw moves sideways as well as up and down, and those movements can place added forces on certain teeth.
Missing opposites
When a tooth has no partner, it may have less to do or drift out of position, which could affect later plans.
Work that has to meet its match
Bite-related services for Linden Woods patients
Each of the treatments below is designed with your bite in mind. Compare them with your upper and lower teeth in view.
Dental Crowns
Learn how custom dental crowns in Winnipeg protect cracked, worn or root canal-treated teeth while restoring comfortable function, shape and appearance.
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Explore fixed dental bridges in Winnipeg for replacing missing teeth, restoring chewing and supporting bite balance with a custom tooth replacement.
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Explore custom dental veneers in Winnipeg for improving tooth colour, shape, spacing and symmetry, including planning, preparation and placement.
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Explore full and partial dentures in Winnipeg, including the fitting process, everyday function, appearance, comfort and adjustments as your mouth adapts.
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Compare implant-retained snap-in dentures in Winnipeg with conventional dentures. Learn how attachments improve stability while keeping the appliance removable.
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Learn how dental implants in Winnipeg can replace one tooth or support bridges and dentures, including candidacy, placement, healing and restoration.
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Learn when custom inlays or onlays may repair a damaged back tooth in Winnipeg while preserving more natural structure than a full dental crown.
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Explore tooth-coloured restorations in Winnipeg for repairing decay, chips, wear or failing fillings with materials selected to blend with nearby enamel.
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Explore full-mouth reconstruction in Winnipeg for complex needs involving damaged or missing teeth, bite concerns and coordinated restorative planning.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Looking at both jaws
Why the assessment reaches beyond one tooth.
Even if you’re only worried about one spot, you may be asked questions about how everything meets.
Request your visit- 01
Mention chewing habits
Say which side you favour, whether you clench or grind, and anything that feels different when you bring your teeth together.
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Have the bite recorded
Contacts and jaw movement are evaluated, and bite records or scans may capture how your upper and lower teeth relate.
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Discuss the wider effect
Ask if treating this tooth means considering the one above or below it, and how that might influence material choice.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Getting both sides checked
Bite reviews take place at our clinic in Winnipeg.
People from Linden Woods have their bite reviewed at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street. Please use the directions link for help getting here.
A new crown that’s hitting hard, or a tooth that’s suddenly painful, should be raised by phone at (204) 338-3003. Online requests await the clinic’s confirmation.
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 restorative & prosthodontics in Linden Woods.
Ask our teamCan a crown wear down the tooth opposite?
Material, surface finish and bite forces all play a part. Ask how the crown being considered would interact with the tooth it meets, especially if you grind.
Does the tooth above a gap really shift?
It can, since a tooth without a partner has lost its usual contact. How far this goes differs between people, and an examination shows whether yours has changed position.
Does a full denture work against natural lower teeth?
A denture can be designed to meet remaining natural teeth, though their position and condition influence how stable it feels. Your jaw relationship is recorded as part of making it.
Do I need a night guard after new restorations?
It depends on your forces and habits. Protective appliance use is one of the things that can affect a crown’s longevity, so ask if it applies to you.
Could my bite need work on both sides?
Occasionally. When several concerns interact across the bite, a coordinated plan may make more sense than fixing single teeth, although many cases need nothing so involved.
Why do I chew mostly on one side?
Habit, a missing tooth, sensitivity or a restoration that doesn’t feel right could all contribute. Mention it, as it gives useful clues about where forces are landing.
How can a Linden Woods resident request a bite review?
Note on the form that you’d like your bite checked along with your main concern, or call (204) 338-3003. Your visit would be at our McPhillips Street clinic.
Planning work on one tooth?
Have its partner considered as well.
Describe what you’ve noticed about your bite when you send your request. The clinic will be in contact about a time.