Teens can notice their teeth intensely, and enamel removal is permanent. If yours is asking, bring those questions to our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
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A chipped corner, a pointed canine or a slightly uneven edge can feel like a very big deal at fifteen. If you’re a parent in North Kildonan, an area in Winnipeg, you may be torn between taking that feeling seriously and hesitating over something permanent on a young tooth. Both reactions make sense.
Contouring lasts for life, which is a long time when the patient is still in their teens. An uneven look can also come from tooth position, so a teen might be better served by a different discussion entirely. To find out what applies, the first step is an assessment by the dentist at Winnipeg North Dental’s McPhillips Street clinic.
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A small difference can matter a lot to the young person who’s noticing it.
Enamel doesn’t regrow, so a long future is part of the decision.
Position, length and colour concerns all point to different treatments.
Age doesn’t settle things on its own. Suitability comes down to the individual tooth, the bite and the reason for wanting a change.
Start with whether this tooth is actually a good candidate for such a small refinement.
A teen’s smile may still have treatment or changes ahead, and that’s worth exploring.
Teeth and roots stay exactly where they are after contouring. If crowding or bite is behind what your teen sees, an orthodontic assessment would be the more relevant step.
The steps are the same as for an adult. Ask the clinic ahead of time who should come along and how long to set aside.
Request your visitTell the clinic the patient’s age and which tooth is in question. Ask what’s needed from a parent or guardian.
Structure, cracks, earlier restorations, proportions and bite contacts are all weighed before any recommendation is made.
Make sure your teen hears why a treatment may or may not suit, and that removed enamel is gone for good.
When everyone agrees and the dentist finds it appropriate, small increments are smoothed, polished and tested against the bite.
Ask your teen what exactly they’d like to be different and when they started noticing. Listening first may tell you whether this is about one edge or something broader.
Encourage your teen to voice their own view of this. They’re the one who’ll be living with the tooth for decades.
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You can explain that enamel has no nerve supply, so contouring within it is generally comfortable, and local anaesthetic is often unnecessary. Anyone feeling sensitivity should say so at once, as the dentist would then pause and reassess.
A teen who gets to put their own questions to the dentist may feel more at ease.
Before starting, ask how your teen should indicate that they need a pause.
If they change their mind, that’s fine, and nothing irreversible has happened until enamel is removed.
In the years ahead
Your teen will carry the results for decades, so the follow-up is mostly about awareness. Encourage them to mention the treatment to any dentist they see later.
Make sure your teen knows which tooth was changed, so they can pass that along when they’re older.
A new rough patch or sharp corner is worth a call, since wear or a chip could be responsible.
Ask how often your teen should come for routine care, so the treated tooth stays under observation.
If your teen plays contact sports, ask about protecting their teeth. Any knock to that tooth should prompt a call to the clinic.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)A young person from North Kildonan would be assessed at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
Using the form doesn’t set an appointment, as the clinic has to confirm one with you first. Parents with questions can also phone (204) 338-3003.
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Helpful details about tooth reshaping in North Kildonan.
Ask our teamNo single age answers that. The dentist considers the tooth, its enamel, the bite and any treatment that might still be ahead, and can explain what that means for your teen.
Raise this with the dentist if alignment treatment is planned or possible. Moving teeth can change how their edges line up, so sequence is a sensible thing to ask about.
A small chip might be, once it’s been examined. A recent knock should be checked by phone first, particularly if there’s pain, a break or any change in the tooth.
Bonding adds tooth-coloured resin and can be useful for length, width or a repaired corner, although it requires maintenance over time. Ask whether it’s appropriate for your teen’s tooth.
An assessment may help, because it puts facts about the tooth on the table. Ask the clinic how a parent can be involved, and remember that nothing needs to go ahead until you’ve talked it through.
Send the form or phone (204) 338-3003, mentioning your teen’s age and concern. The clinic can tell you how an appointment on McPhillips Street would work for a younger patient.
A teen’s concern might be better met another way. These pages offer more information to discuss together.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Request an assessment at our clinic in Winnipeg, or call with your questions first. Expect to hear back from the clinic before any time is set.
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