Your front teeth seem shorter than they did in old photos, or their tips look uneven and almost see-through. Worn edges can sometimes be rebuilt, but first it helps to find out what wore them down.
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Edges change so gradually that a recent photo beside an older one may be the first thing that reveals it. Sometimes tiny chips make the line look jagged, while in other cases the whole edge has flattened out. Bite and habits are often part of the picture.
Wolseley is an area of Winnipeg, and its residents can have these changes assessed at our clinic on McPhillips Street. Direct composite can sometimes rebuild the lost shape, but what you will hear about depends on your bite, how much tooth remains and what you would like to achieve.
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Rebuilding an edge without understanding the forces on it can leave the same problem in place.
Adding length changes how the teeth meet, so any addition is judged against your contact patterns.
Mild wear may simply be monitored, while other cases might benefit from planned treatment.
Treatment choices are shaped by how far the wear has gone and by how much strength your teeth still have behind the edge.
For limited loss, tooth-coloured resin may be bonded along the tip, then contoured and polished.
Where wear is more advanced, or several teeth are involved, broader coverage could come into the discussion.
Not all wear needs treatment. If the teeth are stable and the appearance does not bother you, keeping watch at future visits could be a reasonable choice.
This visit is partly detective work. Your history and your teeth both offer clues about how the wear developed.
Request your visitBring up any old photos or memories of how your teeth used to look, and say when you first spotted a change.
You will be asked about clenching, grinding and other things that could put your front teeth under stress.
The dentist watches how your upper and lower teeth contact, and also checks the edges for chips, cracks and remaining thickness.
Possible next steps are laid out, including monitoring, conservative repair and more involved options when they are warranted.
Smiling pictures from years ago can tell a useful story. They give the dentist a sense of the shape your teeth once had, which helps when talking about your goals.
If you have ever been told that you grind at night, include that when you describe your concern.
A consultation room and a window corner of the waiting area.
Many people feel embarrassed once they realize their teeth have worn down. There is no need to be. The purpose of the visit is simply to understand what is happening and what you would like to do.
You might want a fuller look, or you might only want to stop further damage, so tell us which it is.
It is useful to hear how a longer edge might affect the way your teeth come together.
Find out whether your plan could begin with fewer teeth or with careful monitoring first.
After an edge is rebuilt
A rebuilt edge is exposed every time you bite, so your approach to hard foods and habits can matter as much as the material itself.
Avoid using your front teeth as tools, and ask for guidance on biting into especially hard foods.
If grinding has been identified, talk about what protection might be appropriate for the work you have had done.
A tiny flake may be repairable, so mention it to the clinic before it turns into something larger.
Is a rebuilt edge suddenly rough or uneven? Give the clinic a call.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)As a Wolseley resident, you would visit Winnipeg North Dental at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Open the directions link when you are ready to plot your way.
Fill out the form and await the clinic’s reply, which is what sets an actual time. If you would prefer a conversation, the number is (204) 338-3003.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth-colored restorations in Wolseley.
Ask our teamEdges are naturally more translucent than the rest of a tooth, and thinning can make that more noticeable. An examination can show how much tooth remains and whether anything has changed.
In suitable cases, yes. Composite is one option for limited loss, though your bite and the amount of remaining structure determine whether it can predictably hold.
It can, as length changes how the upper and lower teeth meet. For that reason, contact patterns are examined when an edge is being rebuilt.
No. Stable wear without symptoms or concerns may simply be observed at later appointments, as long as you understand what is being watched and why.
Biting forces, habits and how thin the material has to be can all contribute. Share the history with the dentist, as a different design or added protection may be worth discussing.
Use the request form or call (204) 338-3003 and mention your concern about worn edges. Once the clinic confirms, your assessment will take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
Depending on how far the wear extends, your assessment may touch on these other treatments. Each page gives a little more background.
Learn 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 serviceLearn how conservative tooth reshaping in Winnipeg can smooth small chips, uneven edges or minor shape differences, including candidacy and enamel limits.
Explore serviceExplore 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.
Teeth looking shorter?
Wolseley residents can send us a request for an assessment on McPhillips Street. Expect a response from the clinic before any time is settled.
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