Run a fingernail where tooth meets gum and you may feel a small ledge. Those worn areas can catch cold air, gather plaque or simply look different. Tooth-coloured material is one possible way to rebuild them.
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Tooth surfaces close to the gum can lose structure gradually, and the cause is not always obvious. Brushing force, acid, grinding and receding gums are among the things a dentist may consider. Anyone from Robertson, an area in Winnipeg, can have these spots looked at in our McPhillips Street clinic.
A groove does not automatically need filling. Whether to restore one depends on its depth, any symptoms, how it looks to you and how easily it can be cleaned. Keeping that spot dry is also trickier so close to the gum, which is one reason each tooth gets judged on its own.
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Expect the talk to cover the habit or force that may be behind the wear, as well as the tooth.
A twinge from cold air or a toothbrush is useful information, so please mention where you feel it.
Some shallow areas may be monitored, with your dentist looking for changes during later exams.
Two questions drive this decision: why the area wore down in the first place, and whether restoring it would help you.
The dentist looks at how the notch is shaped and how the rest of your mouth is wearing, then considers what may be contributing.
If a restoration suits the tooth, resin is bonded in place, shaped to the tooth’s contour and smoothed so the area stays cleanable.
A restored notch does not remove the cause of the wear. Your dentist can talk with you about what may help slow it down.
Expect some questions about your routines along with the look at your teeth. This outline shows how the discussion may go.
Request your visitSay which teeth react, to what and for how long this has been going on. Mention how you brush and what kind of bristles you use, too.
We look at the affected teeth, gum levels and how your bite comes together, and we consider images if they would add useful information.
You hear whether monitoring, a restoration or some other approach looks suitable, and what each would mean for that particular tooth.
The area is prepared and isolated, composite is bonded and shaped, then your bite is checked and the surface is polished.
Worn areas often have a backstory, and small daily details can help reveal it. There are no wrong answers here, only useful information.
Knowing which type of toothbrush you use, manual or electric, can also be handy when brushing comes up.
Reception, and window seats in the waiting room.
Worn areas near the gum can be touchy, and even a stream of air may be noticeable. Letting us know ahead of time gives you a chance to discuss how to make things easier.
Tell us which ones respond to cold or to touch, so that they can be approached with that in mind.
Find out whether local anaesthetic would be suggested for your repair, and what to expect from it.
If you need to rest your jaw or swallow, ask how to let the dentist know during treatment.
Protecting the area
Whether or not the notch gets restored, the way you look after that area will still make a difference. A few habits are worth discussing at your visit.
Ask to be shown a gentler brushing motion, particularly along the area where the tooth and gum come together.
Your dentist can compare the area during future visits and look at the gum level and any repair edges.
If grinding seems to play a role, ask whether anything should be done to help protect your teeth.
Is a repaired spot feeling rough, or has the sensitivity returned? Call us and describe it.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Robertson patients are examined and treated at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Find the address with the directions link here.
You can fill in the form below or phone (204) 338-3003. It helps to mention gumline wear or sensitivity, and the clinic will be in touch regarding a time.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth-colored restorations in Robertson.
Ask our teamSeveral factors can play a part, including hard brushing, acid, grinding and gum recession, and more than one may apply. Your dentist can tell you what seems likely in your mouth.
No. A shallow, symptom-free area may simply be watched. Restoring one is more likely to come up when it is sensitive, deep, difficult to clean or bothersome to look at.
It may help, but that cannot be promised for a given tooth. Sensitivity can have other causes, and your dentist can explain what is likely behind yours.
Moisture near the gum makes bonding more demanding, and bite forces can flex the area. Each of those is considered when planning how to restore the tooth.
It is a sensible thing to ask about at your visit. Your technique matters as well as the brush, so a quick demonstration may be more useful than general advice.
Request a visit on this page or call (204) 338-3003, and mention the worn area. Your assessment takes place at 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg once the clinic has arranged the time with you.
Gum recession and tooth wear can overlap with other kinds of care. These pages offer background on what your dentist may bring up.
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That ledge you can feel
If you live in Robertson, ask for an assessment on McPhillips Street. Someone from the clinic will reach out about scheduling.
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