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Worn edges and small chips

Veneers for Rivergrove Residents

Front teeth can gradually look shorter, flatter or more uneven. If that sounds familiar and you live in Rivergrove, ask at our McPhillips Street clinic whether veneers may be an option.

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Veneers for Worn or Chipped Front Teeth

Maybe the edges of your front teeth have thinned and flattened with the years, or a small chip has been bothering you for a while. Rivergrove residents who come across this page are often less interested in a dramatic transformation than in getting their teeth back to looking like themselves.

Worn or uneven edges, surface defects and limited fractures are among the concerns veneers can be considered for. The catch is that wear often has a reason behind it, and a new edge needs protection from your bite. So at our Winnipeg clinic, your dentist looks at why the wear occurred along with how to change the way it looks.

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Look at the cause as well

Before rebuilding a worn edge, it helps to understand what your bite and habits are doing to it.

Bite comes into it

Contacts between upper and lower teeth must let any new restoration function safely.

Sometimes a stronger option

A tooth that is heavily weakened may be better served by a restoration other than a veneer.

Reading the damage

Not all wear calls for the same fix.

A small surface flaw and a heavily weakened tooth are very different situations. Your examination is how your dentist tells where yours falls.

Where a veneer may be considered

When the damage is mostly cosmetic and enough healthy tooth remains, restoring the visible surface might be a reasonable path.

  • Front edges that have worn unevenly.
  • Limited fractures that do not involve much of the tooth.
  • Surface defects that catch your eye in the mirror.
  • Lost length that throws off your smile’s proportions.

Where a different plan may be wiser

Certain findings suggest a veneer would not be the most predictable answer, at least not until other issues have been sorted out.

  • A tooth weakened by extensive damage.
  • Previous root canal treatment on that tooth.
  • An unstable bite that would stress a new edge.
  • Current decay or gum inflammation near the area.

A small chip could also be a job for dental bonding, which can often be added to or repaired more simply, so ask about it.

From worn to restored

How a worn-tooth plan takes shape.

If veneers look suitable for you, the process tends to move through these stages, with particular attention paid to how your teeth meet.

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  1. 01

    Look at the wear together

    Show us which teeth concern you, and mention any recent chips or times that you have noticed yourself clenching.

  2. 02

    Investigate the bite

    Your dentist examines your enamel and how your upper and lower teeth contact one another, because this may explain the pattern of wear.

  3. 03

    Plan the new edges

    With photos, scans and shade records in hand, length and shape are considered and can be evaluated digitally or on a model.

  4. 04

    Ready the teeth

    Any enamel adjustment is limited to what the selected material and design demand, and you will know the proposed amount beforehand.

  5. 05

    Test the bite and bond

    How each veneer fits, looks and handles your bite is checked first, followed by securing and finishing.

Clues worth sharing

Your teeth have a backstory.

When did the wear begin? Was there an accident or a particular chip? Even rough recollections can help your dentist make sense of what they are seeing.

If you have a sudden break, a sharp edge or pain, please phone the clinic instead of using the form on this page.

Try to recall

  • Any injury to your front teeth, however long ago.
  • Past fillings, crowns or root canals on the affected teeth.
  • Whether you wake up with a sore jaw or have been told you grind.
  • The medications you take and other health updates.
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Nothing to be embarrassed about

Worn teeth happen to many people.

Wear often builds slowly, and you may feel awkward about having left it. There is no need. We simply want to see where things stand today and to talk about what is possible.

Sensitive spots

Worn or chipped teeth can feel tender, so show us which ones react and we can discuss how to approach them.

Small goals are welcome

You don’t need to want an entirely new smile, and fixing just one or two teeth is a perfectly acceptable aim.

Questions along the way

Ask why a particular tooth is or isn’t a candidate, so that you understand the reasoning behind any advice.

Protecting rebuilt edges

Looking after edges that do the biting.

The forces that wore your natural teeth may still be present after treatment. Keeping an eye on them gives your new veneers a better chance of staying intact.

01

Mention grinding or clenching

If this continues or you begin to notice it, let your dentist know, because it may contribute to chipping or debonding.

02

Care for what remains natural

Daily brushing and interdental cleaning protect the uncovered parts of your tooth, along with the margins, where decay can develop.

03

Book your regular exams

Scheduled examinations allow small problems with an edge, the bite or the surrounding teeth to be looked at.

If a veneer breaks or comes off, telephone us and we can talk about your next step.

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A Clinic for Rivergrove Residents to Visit

Living in Rivergrove puts you in the north part of Winnipeg, and if you want veneers assessed, your appointments will be at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.

Either call or use the form to reach us about a non-urgent concern. Your request becomes a booked time after the clinic has spoken with you.

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Helpful details about veneers in Rivergrove.

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Can a veneer repair a chipped tooth?

Limited fractures are sometimes treated this way, although it depends on how much tooth remains and how your bite meets that edge. In some cases, bonding or a stronger restoration may be more appropriate.

Why are my front teeth getting shorter?

Many things can wear down tooth edges, and your dentist would need to look at your teeth and bite to comment on your situation. Please mention any grinding you are aware of.

Can I have a veneer if I grind my teeth?

It needs careful consideration, since grinding is one of the factors that influences chipping and debonding. An examination will help determine whether the bite can protect the new edge.

Would a tooth with a root canal be suitable?

A heavily weakened or root-canal-treated tooth may need a different plan from a veneer. Your dentist can assess that tooth and explain the options.

What should I do if my tooth just broke?

Phone the clinic at (204) 338-3003 rather than submitting the online form. Staff can advise you about getting the tooth looked at, and cosmetic options can be discussed later.

Where would Rivergrove patients go for this treatment?

Treatment is provided at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg. Send a request through this page, and our staff will respond about arranging a consultation.

Noticing more wear lately?

Have those worn edges looked at.

Rivergrove residents may request a non-urgent visit to our Winnipeg clinic below, and the team will reply about a time.

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