For residents of The Maples who think their front teeth look long or uneven: the cause matters, and shortening a tooth isn’t always the appropriate fix.
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Maybe you have noticed that a front tooth now looks longer than you remember, or that the line of your upper teeth is not as level as you would like. Shortening the long one sounds like the obvious solution. In some cases it can be, within strict limits. Often, though, length is only part of the story.
A tooth can appear long because the gum has receded, because of where it sits, or because the teeth beside it have worn down. Taking enamel off would not correct any of those. For people in The Maples, an examination at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street can establish what is creating the appearance before anyone considers changing a tooth.
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Recession, wear and position can each make a healthy tooth seem longer than it really is.
Any shortening is limited to what enamel and your bite will permit.
Adjusting one edge changes how it relates to every tooth around it, so the full row is considered.
Two people can describe the same concern and need completely different care. These are the main distinctions the examination tries to draw.
When the biting edge itself is slightly uneven, enamel contouring can be a reasonable thing to discuss.
With these, shortening would either miss the point or create a new imbalance in the smile.
The opposing teeth also matter. How your lower edges meet the uppers can limit how far any front tooth should be reduced.
Your visit focuses first on explaining the appearance. Treatment, if it is appropriate, comes only after that.
Request your visitDid the tooth always look this way, or is it more recent? A change over time gives the dentist a useful starting clue.
We evaluate how far the gum sits on the tooth, signs of wear, enamel thickness, and how the opposing teeth contact it.
If the edge itself is the issue and contouring is suitable, we mark out where it would be adjusted. If not, other choices can be explained.
Enamel is reduced by small amounts while the whole line is observed. Then it is polished, and the bite is checked in different positions.
Since timing is part of the puzzle, a smile photo from some years ago can show whether anything has really changed. It is not required, but it is easy to look for one.
Have you noticed tender or receding gums too? Mention that when you request a visit, as it may influence the examination.
Places to talk through your findings at our clinic.
Noticing changes in your teeth can be unsettling, especially when you are unsure what is behind them. We’ll go through the findings at a comfortable pace and answer your questions as they come up.
If the gumline or a tooth root feels sensitive to you, tell us before the examination begins.
Local anaesthetic is often not required for levelling that stays in enamel, a layer lacking any nerve supply.
A sensitive twinge while levelling an edge prompts the dentist to stop, then take stock.
After levelling an edge
A level edge is not the end of the conversation, since teeth and gums keep changing as years pass. A few habits can help you notice when it is time for another look.
Contouring does nothing to change the gumline. Tell the clinic if a tooth seems to keep getting longer.
Mention any new chips or thinning edges at your check-up so that the dentist can look for a cause.
Front teeth guide each other, so let us know if your teeth seem to come together differently.
Noticed more change along your front teeth? Phone the clinic for advice.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Patients living in The Maples, in the northwest of the city, are seen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Use the directions link to plan your way to the clinic.
You won’t have a time reserved just by using the form. After you submit it, the clinic reaches out to arrange your appointment, and you can also phone directly.
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Helpful details about tooth reshaping in The Maples.
Ask our teamGum recession, tooth position and wear on adjacent teeth can all be responsible. An examination is the way to find out, particularly if the change seems recent.
No. Contouring only affects enamel at the edge, and it does nothing about where the gum sits. Gum concerns have their own assessment and treatment options.
Only a limited amount, and there is no universal figure. Your enamel, your bite and the proportions of adjoining teeth set the limit, and a larger reduction would rule contouring out.
Then shortening the longer tooth may not be the wise move, and adding material to the worn tooth could be considered instead. The dentist looks at the full row before suggesting anything.
Yes. Request one with this page’s form or call (204) 338-3003. The examination takes place at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, and staff will contact you to fix a time.
Gums, tooth position or worn edges may need another approach. Here is where to read about each of those possibilities.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Wondering about your front teeth?
Residents of The Maples are welcome to ask for an assessment at our McPhillips Street clinic. We’ll reply about a suitable time.
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