Esthetic/Cosmetic Treatment
When considering overall oral health, our priorities are to ensure you are comfortable with speaking, eating, and smiling, which are all critical to your overall well-being and quality of life. Improving the appearance of your teeth which are visible when smiling can be a life-changing event which can benefit your social and professional life. The degree to which the teeth are reshaped or improved in appearance can be customized to your needs as some patients require only one or two teeth to be modified while others may want a complete smile makeover. In general, “esthetic” dental treatment relates to restoring “natural” beauty and function without a goal towards perfection of every tooth, while “cosmetic” dental treatment aims towards perfection of each tooth in both shape/size/colour. Both treatment approaches are available to you and may involve a combination of procedures such as: porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, direct composite bonding, orthodontic treatment/clear aligner therapy, whitening, gum reshaping/gingival surgery, replacement of missing teeth, and reshaping of teeth. Before beginning any esthetic/cosmetic treatment, a comprehensive exam is first required which may involve digital photographs, x-rays, impressions of teeth, gum assessments, and an overall assessment of your medical health.
Porcelain Veneers: A detailed dental assessment is required before considering porcelain veneers to confirm optimal health of your teeth and gums. Porcelain veneers are an elective treatment which improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. Porcelain veneers may be a treatment option for stained or discoloured teeth which are not correctable with whitening (treatment options include: crowns or veneers), spaces or gaps between teeth (treatment options include: orthodontic treatment, closing gaps with filling material, or veneers/crowns), worn down teeth (treatment options include: crowns or veneers), irregularly shaped teeth (treatment options include: crowns or veneers), or malpositioned teeth (treatment options include: orthodontic treatment, crowns, or veneers)
