If a tooth was already contoured and you’re thinking about taking a little more off, it’s worth a careful look. Northwood residents can ask at our McPhillips Street clinic.
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Maybe a tooth was reshaped years ago, and you’d now like it adjusted a bit further. Or perhaps the first result was fine, but another detail has started to bother you. Asking is entirely sensible. The important thing to know is that whatever enamel came off then hasn’t grown back since.
So a further adjustment isn’t a repeat of the first decision. There is less material to work with, and any plan has to take that into account. Northwood is an area in Winnipeg, and residents can have an enamel-focused assessment at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street to see what a previously contoured tooth can still safely allow.
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Removal from a past appointment adds to whatever could be planned now, so history matters.
A safe thickness applies to the tooth as it stands today, not to how it once was.
If more enamel can’t come off, adding material may still be a route worth comparing.
A previous contouring doesn’t automatically rule out another small change. It does change the questions that have to be answered first.
If the examination shows there’s still enough protective enamel, and the change is very small, the dentist may consider it.
Significant shortening, narrowing or getting near dentin means contouring is no longer the appropriate treatment for that tooth.
Roughness that returns after earlier contouring might be from wear, a chip or something else, so it isn’t an automatic reason to reshape again.
Your last appointment is part of the picture here, whether it was recent or long ago.
Request your visitLet the dentist know which teeth were adjusted, about when, and why. Approximate is fine, and so is saying you’re not certain.
Enamel thickness, signs of wear, cracks, restorations, proportions and bite contacts are all considered for that tooth now.
The dentist explains whether another small change is reasonable, or whether leaving it or adding material would serve you better.
Should further contouring proceed, reduction stays minimal, shape is compared repeatedly, and polishing and bite checks finish the work.
You may not remember every detail, and that’s all right. A rough idea of when the earlier work took place and what it was meant to accomplish is helpful.
If you’re dealing with pain, swelling or a broken tooth, please phone the clinic. The online form isn’t the right tool in that case.
The waiting room and a consultation room at our clinic.
Tastes change, and so do teeth. It’s okay to return to the question, and you’ll get an honest explanation even if the answer turns out to be that enough has been done.
If your earlier contouring was comfortable or sensitive, say which, so that history is on the table.
Mention any reactions to temperature or touch, as they may affect whether further work makes sense.
Work staying in enamel often skips anaesthetic, though you can ask how it applies to your tooth.
Protecting what’s left
Whether you go ahead or decide to stop, the enamel you have now is the enamel you’ll keep. A few habits of attention can be useful from here.
Keep a record of what has been adjusted and when, which may be useful in future dental discussions.
If the edge turns sharp once more, have the reason assessed instead of assuming it needs one more trim.
If you’re still not satisfied, ask how approaches that add to the tooth might work for what you want.
Anything feel different about the tooth since you were here? Please call.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)For patients from Northwood, care takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. The clinic’s location is in the directions link.
Sending the form doesn’t secure a time, since the clinic must still reply with details. For a painful tooth, a phone call is the better choice.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about tooth reshaping in Northwood.
Ask our teamPossibly, but only when enough enamel is still there and your bite permits it. Each adjustment takes away more of a layer that won’t return, so a past contouring has to be factored in.
The dentist assesses the tooth as it stands today. If you have records from the earlier work, ask whether they’d be helpful. Your memory of what was done can also add useful context.
Reshaping itself can’t make a tooth longer. Adding length is what bonding is used for, so ask whether that suits your tooth, keeping in mind that resin requires maintenance.
Yes, and before any further work is considered. Sensitivity needs assessing, and if it happens during contouring it’s a reason to stop. Call the clinic if the tooth is causing you pain.
You’ll hear why, whether it’s enamel thickness, proportions or your bite. From there you can talk about other options, or simply leave the tooth as it is.
Send the form on this page or call (204) 338-3003, and mention the previous contouring. The clinic will follow up to arrange an assessment on McPhillips Street.
When enamel limits have been reached, adding to the tooth or planning more broadly may be the next thing to explore. These pages explain how.
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Before anything more comes off
Northwood residents can request an assessment here, and the clinic will respond with next steps for a visit to McPhillips Street.
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