Some front teeth look uneven because of their surface, not their shape. Jefferson residents can ask about those flaws at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
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A patch, a small pit, a rough area or a visible line may have been on your tooth for as long as you can remember. It might not hurt or cause any trouble, yet you notice it every time you see a photograph. People in Jefferson and elsewhere often wonder whether something so small is even worth mentioning to a dentist. It is.
Surface defects are among the concerns veneers are considered for, but they are not automatically the answer. The first job is working out what the mark is, how deep it goes and whether the tooth around it is healthy. Depending on that, a simpler approach could also be on the table when you visit our Winnipeg clinic.
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A surface flaw and an active problem can look alike, so the tooth gets examined before any plan is made.
A small, shallow concern may not need the same response as a larger or deeper one.
Any change to one surface still has to look right next to the rest of your teeth.
Where a flaw sits and how far it extends help determine which options make sense for that particular tooth.
If the concern is limited to a small part of the surface, it may be worth comparing a few levels of treatment.
A defect that covers more of the tooth, or a limited fracture, may lead to a fuller discussion of veneers or another restoration.
A mark that has changed recently, or one that comes with pain or sensitivity, should be mentioned when you get in touch.
Rather than starting with a treatment, the process starts with the tooth and what it needs. Here is how that usually proceeds.
Request your visitShow us exactly what bothers you, whether in the mirror or in a photo, since a small concern can be easy to miss.
The surface, enamel and bite are examined to learn what the mark is and whether anything needs treating first.
You can talk over which options apply, from the most limited upward, and what each would mean for your enamel.
Photos, scans and shade records help plan a surface that blends in with the teeth on either side.
Whichever treatment you choose, the fit, colour and bite are checked before the work is finished.
Good lighting and a phone camera can be surprisingly helpful. A photo shows us what you see, including details that may only be noticeable to you at certain angles.
You do not need to work out what the mark is yourself, because that is what the examination is for.
Paintings above the waiting-area bench, and a chair in one treatment room.
Some people feel they are wasting a dentist’s time over something nobody else seems to notice. If a small mark has you hiding your smile in photos, it is a perfectly reasonable thing to bring up.
Seeing a magnified photo of your tooth may help you follow what is being explained.
Ask what would happen if you chose not to treat a harmless mark for now.
You can ask about smaller options even when you came in thinking about veneers.
After the mark is gone
Whatever was placed over the flaw needs ordinary, consistent care. Different materials need slightly different things from you.
Resin surfaces can gradually dull or stain. Bring it up if the area begins to look different from the teeth beside it.
The natural tooth can develop decay where a restoration ends, or on any uncovered surface, so keep cleaning it thoroughly.
If another spot appears, or a chip develops, mention it at your next visit or phone the clinic for advice.
Your regular examinations are a convenient time to ask whether a treated surface is holding up as hoped.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Anyone living in Jefferson, a Winnipeg area, who would like a tooth examined would come to Winnipeg North Dental at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.
Mention the tooth you are concerned about when you phone or send the form. The clinic gets in touch with you to confirm a time.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about veneers in Jefferson.
Ask our teamA surface defect is one of the concerns a veneer may address, provided the tooth is otherwise suitable. Your dentist would also consider whether a smaller option could handle the same flaw.
It may or may not, and it can depend on the type of mark. Lightening the surrounding tooth could alter how visible a spot looks, so ask about this before you start.
It may be a stain, a defect or decay, and looking at it in the mirror cannot tell you which. Please have it examined, as decay would need to be treated before cosmetic work.
For selected smaller changes, yes. Bonding is a direct and repairable option, though it can pick up stain over time. An examination shows whether your flaw is a reasonable candidate.
Shade, width, length and texture are planned together with that goal in mind. The aim is for it to blend in, though no result can be promised before your teeth have been assessed.
Phone (204) 338-3003 and ask whether a photo would be useful at this stage. An actual diagnosis needs an examination at our McPhillips Street clinic, which the clinic can arrange with you.
A mark on the surface of a tooth does not always call for veneers. These pages describe other approaches that may be discussed during your visit.
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 tooth-coloured restorations in Winnipeg for repairing decay, chips, wear or failing fillings with materials selected to blend with nearby enamel.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Keep noticing that spot?
Jefferson residents are welcome to request a visit to our clinic in Winnipeg. The clinic will answer your request to arrange a time.
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