Darker colour sometimes comes along with visible wear or small cracks. Our McPhillips Street clinic can check whether those teeth are ready for peroxide, and what should come first.
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Teeth that have seen years of use may have flattened edges, small chips, or fine lines along with a deeper colour. If you are in Weston, an area of Winnipeg, and you are looking at your teeth with all of that in mind, it is reasonable to wonder whether whitening is still appropriate.
The short answer is that it depends on what an examination finds. Cracks are among the problems that may need attention before any peroxide is used, and whitening does nothing for shape. Because restorative materials do not change colour, the order in which things are done can make a real difference.
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Any crack or chip gets looked at as a tooth problem first, and only then as a cosmetic matter.
Lightening natural teeth often comes ahead of repairs, so materials can be matched afterward where appropriate.
Whitening affects shade only, so you can consider what each of your concerns really requires.
These are two different jobs. Keeping them apart in your mind makes it far easier to understand what is being recommended, and why it may come in a particular order.
In-office whitening or custom trays can lighten natural tooth structure, provided your teeth and gums are in suitable condition for it.
Certain findings call for attention in their own right, and some of them would not be helped by whitening at any strength.
Only the dentist can tell you whether a line on your tooth is a concern, so point out anything you have noticed.
We look at the condition of your teeth before saying anything about how bright they might get. That order protects you from whitening over a problem that should have been treated.
Request your visitMention edges that feel sharp, chips you can see, and teeth that catch your tongue or respond when you bite.
We examine cracks, wear, restorations, and gum health, then explain which findings may need treatment and which can simply be monitored.
A baseline shade is recorded, and any visible materials are noted, because those will remain the same after your natural teeth lighten.
You and the dentist can discuss what to address first, whether whitening fits in, and whether repairs should wait until afterward.
It sounds odd, but you may already know where the rough patches are. Describing these along with what you see in the mirror gives us somewhere specific to look.
A tooth that hurts or has just broken should not wait for a cosmetic appointment. Phone the clinic and explain how it broke or what you are feeling.
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Sensitivity with whitening is common and usually does not last, although its strength varies. When teeth already have wear or recession, the discussion about your protocol becomes more important.
Find out why your teeth are reacting before whitening, because the cause could require treatment first.
Reduced strength, shorter contact, or fewer sessions may be considered if your teeth are prone to reacting.
Discomfort that is sharp or keeps going should be reported, rather than simply put up with.
After the colour changes
If a chip or worn edge is being addressed afterward, the shade you land on can help guide that work. Waiting for colour to settle gives materials a steadier target to match.
Natural colour needs some time to stabilize after whitening, so ask when it would make sense to match any repairs.
Once colour has been dealt with, you may see more clearly which shape concerns still bother you.
If a crack or chip seems to grow, or a tooth begins to hurt, contact the clinic about it.
Has a tooth changed since your last visit? Phone and tell the clinic what looks different.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Winnipeg North Dental handles this assessment at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Please mention any chips or cracks you are concerned about when you get in touch.
Use the form on this page or call (204) 338-3003. A form submission is simply a request, and your appointment is settled once the clinic gets back to you.
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Helpful details about teeth whitening in Weston.
Ask our teamCracks are one of the findings that may need attention first. The dentist needs to examine the tooth to explain whether whitening is appropriate, and whether anything should be done ahead of it.
Whitening changes colour and does not rebuild shape, so the chip would remain. Depending on your teeth, a separate treatment such as bonding or reshaping might be discussed.
It depends on urgency. Where a repair can reasonably wait, natural teeth are often whitened first, so that tooth-coloured material can be matched to your new, settled shade.
Response varies with tooth structure and the cause of the colour, so worn teeth may not behave predictably. An examination can give you a better idea of what is realistic for yours.
Bring it up during your assessment. It may help explain wear or sensitivity you have noticed, and those details are useful when choosing an appropriate protocol.
A newly broken tooth is a different matter from a cosmetic concern, so please call the clinic and describe what happened rather than sending the request form.
You can request an examination for Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6 through this page, or phone (204) 338-3003. Mention your wear or chips when you reach out.
Your examination may point toward one of these for a chip, a crack, or a worn edge. A little background reading now may make that later conversation easier.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Weston residents can ask for a whitening assessment through this form. The clinic follows up to find a time with you.
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