Whitening lightens natural teeth, while fillings, crowns and veneers keep the colour they already have. If you would like a brighter smile and also need a repair, the order of things deserves some thought.
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A shade picked to match your teeth today may not suit them after whitening, so a repair placed first can stand out later. If you live in Northwood, in Winnipeg, you can raise both goals together during an assessment at our clinic on McPhillips Street.
Colour planning always comes second to the health of the tooth. A cavity, a crack or a leaking restoration may need care before any whitening, so the order that seems tidiest for appearance is not necessarily the order your dentist will recommend.
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Whitening acts on natural enamel, leaving restorations in the same colour as before.
Findings such as decay and inflammation may need attention before any colour change is planned.
The shade chosen for a repair may depend on whether you intend to lighten your teeth.
Your existing restorations and the new colour you would like are part of the same conversation. Here is how each one affects the other.
Fillings on visible teeth may no longer blend once the natural enamel around them has been lightened.
New tooth-coloured work is selected to relate to neighbouring teeth, so their final colour is worth deciding first when possible.
A single tooth that looks noticeably darker than the rest should be diagnosed separately, because it may have a different cause and may not respond to whitening in the usual way.
A plan needs to account for what your teeth need as well as how you would like them to look. This is one way it may come together.
Request your visitTell us how much brighter you are hoping to go, which teeth show when you smile and whether you have tried whitening in the past.
Teeth and gums are examined, and any cavities, cracks, recession or leaking restorations are noted, along with any history of sensitivity.
We identify which restorations show and how they may look against lighter teeth, and then discuss what, if anything, should be done about them.
You hear what seems sensible to do first, why and what the alternatives are, so you can pick an approach that suits your priorities.
Some people want a subtle lift, and others have something more dramatic in mind. Having a rough idea helps the discussion stay realistic and relevant to your teeth.
Whitening products that you have already used at home are worth mentioning, including how your teeth responded to them.
A treatment room and the waiting room bench.
You may feel a little self-conscious asking about appearance when a tooth also needs repair. Both concerns can be raised at once, and neither one cancels out the other.
Ask to look at shade in more than one kind of light if you are worried about a match.
If you tend to react to cold or to whitening, share that before anything is planned.
Find out what is time-sensitive and what could be delayed until you have decided on colour.
Keeping the colour balanced
Natural teeth and composite do not necessarily age alike, so the relationship between them can shift. Keeping an eye on that is part of everyday upkeep.
If a repair begins to look different from the teeth around it, bring this up at an examination so it can be assessed.
Check in first if you intend to whiten again, since your restorations will still not lighten along with your natural teeth.
Tobacco and darker drinks can affect composite surfaces and margins, as can roughness and plaque buildup.
Thinking about your next whitening step? Call the clinic to check how it fits your dental work.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Patients from Northwood have their assessment and any treatment at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. The directions link leads you straight to that address.
You can request a time on this page or by calling (204) 338-3003. Mention both whitening and repairs, so that the clinic knows the conversation you have in mind when it replies.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth-colored restorations in Northwood.
Ask our teamNo, it will not. Whitening acts on natural teeth, whereas fillings, bonding, crowns and veneers remain the colour they already were.
Often that order is preferred for visible work, as it lets the shade be chosen against your whitened teeth. Decay or other active problems may need treatment first, so your dentist will advise on your case.
A restoration may stand out once the surrounding enamel is lighter. Replacing or repairing it could be discussed, weighing how visible it is against what removal would involve for the tooth.
A leaking restoration is among the issues that may need attention before whitening goes ahead. An examination will show whether that applies to your teeth.
A single dark tooth may be related to trauma, decay, a large restoration or changes inside the tooth. It is diagnosed on its own, and it may need something other than full-smile whitening.
Yes, you can ask about both when requesting an assessment at 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Use this page or call (204) 338-3003, and the clinic will contact you about timing.
Whitening, bonding and veneers often come up during this kind of conversation. Each page below explains how the treatment works in more detail.
Explore professional teeth whitening in Winnipeg for lifting stains and brightening your smile, including candidacy, shade goals and sensitivity.
Explore serviceLearn how dental bonding in Winnipeg uses tooth-coloured resin to repair small chips, close minor spaces and refine tooth shape, often in one visit.
Explore serviceConsidering cosmetic veneers in Winnipeg? Learn which colour, shape, spacing and symmetry concerns they may address and what planning involves.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Two goals, one conversation
Northwood residents can request an assessment on McPhillips Street. Clinic staff will reply to arrange a suitable time.
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