Your smile is your business card. It’s one of the first characteristics that people notice about you. If your teeth are crooked, yellowed, damaged, or decayed, it can affect how other people perceive you – and, more importantly, how you perceive yourself.
You don’t have to live with an unappealing smile. DS Dental offers a variety of cosmetic services to improve the appearance of your teeth. We’ll transform your smile from dull to dazzling with everything from teeth whitening to veneers to Invisalign®.
At DS Dental, we will make your smile brighter, younger-looking, and more beautiful.
Call us today for a free smile analysis, and find out how we can help you achieve your desired smile.
Here are some of the treatments we can offer you:
One of our dentists will shape the material and apply it directly to your teeth to improve small defects using a tooth-colored resin substance that resembles putty and closely matches the colour of your teeth. To cure and harden the bonding material, a specially calibrated light is used. After polishing, the results are a natural look and finish that will last for five to eight years on average. During that time, you can plan to transition to veneers or continue with dental bonding as needed.
We can transform your mouth with porcelain veneers in just two appointments. They are thin, strong tooth coverings made of porcelain or composite resin that are bonded to the front of your natural teeth. Veneers are always customized to naturally fit you and your smile, and are designed to repair dental imperfections and create a flawless smile.
We will concentrate on diagnosis, treatment planning, and preparation during the initial visit. We’ll talk about your goals and the most cost-effective way to achieve them. Bonding will take place on the second visit after one of our dentists checks for fit and colour and makes any necessary adjustments.
Contact us today to take the first step toward improving your smile.
A crown’s primary function is to cover (usually) a single tooth that is cracked, has a large filling, or is otherwise damaged. The crown not only enhances the tooth’s appearance but also provides additional protection. Porcelain is the most popular material because it blends in so well with the other teeth.
In the case of crowns, the latest technology allows us to take an impression of the subject tooth and mill a new crown in a matter of minutes – no longer do we have to wait days for a new crown and require patients to make multiple visits!
A dental bridge may be the best solution if your smile is no longer as bright as it once was due to missing teeth. A bridge is a set of replacement teeth that are held in place by healthy teeth on either side.
It improves a smile while also preventing healthy teeth from shifting out of place over time. Once anchored, the bridge remains in place and is maintained in the same manner as natural teeth, with proper brushing and flossing and regular dental checkups.
Brighter teeth can sometimes be all that is required to make you want to show off your smile. Teeth whitening is one of the simplest and quickest ways to improve your appearance, and it can be done in our office with laser technology or in the comfort of your own home with an at-home custom kit. Whatever method you choose, you can enjoy the long-term effects at a very low cost.
If you are unhappy with your smile because your gums are too low or too high on your teeth, you may be a candidate for gum contouring surgery. This cosmetic dental procedure, also known as gum reshaping or tissue sculpting, can even out an uneven gum line and give you a smile you can be proud of.
What is the appeal of cosmetic dentistry these days? Because a perfect smile makes us feel good about ourselves and gives us an excuse to share our happiness with the rest of the world. To learn more, please contact us today.
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We recommend that patients visit our office at least twice each year to ensure their optimal oral health and to help avoid serious and costly future problems. In addition to cleaning and polishing all the visible and hidden surfaces of your teeth, we also check for many potential problems. Tooth decay, oral cancer and periodontal (gum) disease are just a few examples of problems that can have serious consequences if left undetected. In certain cases, we may even recommend 3 or 4 visits per year in order to properly treat conditions that require more regular attention.
Maintaining a regular appointment schedule with your dentist isn’t just good for your teeth, it’s an important part of your overall health.
Bleeding during brushing and flossing is often the first sign of periodontal (gum) disease. This means that your gums have become inflamed or infected as a result of plaque and tartar buildup along and below the gum lines. This condition can become very serious if left untreated and can eventually lead to receding gums and tooth loss.
The best treatment for this condition is a visit to your dentist for a thorough check-up and cleaning, followed by a complete regimen of brushing and flossing. With prompt and thorough treatment, the condition if caught early can normally be corrected. Please feel free to call our office if you have noticed bleeding during tooth brushing, or if you would like direction on proper home care techniques.
According to recent studies, almost half the population of adults in North America suffers at least occasionally from bad breath (halitosis). The most common cause of bad breath is bacteria in the mouth and on the back of the tongue. These bacteria produce a volatile sulfur compound, which in turn produces a smell similar to “rotten eggs”. (Other non-dental causes of halitosis include certain foods, smoking, alcohol, hormonal changes or simply being hungry.)
If the halitosis is of oral origin, the treatment usually begins with ensuring meticulous hygiene of the mouth. Your dentist or dental hygienist will check for gum disease and, if necessary, prepare a detailed treatment plan. Tongue scraping should also become an important part of daily home care and part of your regular tooth brushing routine. (it’s easy and painless).
High-speed collisions that occur during the play of sports like hockey, football, soccer and basketball can cause serious tooth damage. A professionally fitted mouth-guard is the best defense for any athlete against this. The mouth guards provided in our office are custom-made to perfectly fit the wearer’s teeth which can result in a more comfortable and secure fit. In addition, we use a heavier mouth guard material selected based upon each patient’s individual needs. The boil and bite mouth-guards that you purchase in retail stores simply can not provide the same level of protection.
So what is “Cosmetic Dentistry”, and what types of treatments does it involve?
Many of our patients have asked us about replacing very old crowns that have deteriorated or crowns that do not blend well with their natural teeth.
One of our skilled dentists will ensure that the colour and shade is matched and the crown is shaped precisely for a very natural, indistinguishable appearance
Have you ever wondered what you would look like if you had a more attractive looking smile? Providing people with a means of achieving their best smile is what Cosmetic Dentistry is all about.
More and more people today are booking appointments with our dental office, not because they are having dental problems, but because they want to smile more confidently. In many cases, these smiles begin with teeth that are crooked, stained, chipped or missing all together. From simple teeth whitening to full smile reconstruction, the end result in most cases is a healthy, attractive looking smile that provides a greater sense of self-confidence and enjoyment of life.
If you feel self-conscious about the appearance of your teeth, ask us about what specific treatments in cosmetic dentistry would benefit you.
Get in touch to make an appointment today.