Cosmetic dentists see all sorts of patients with different problems, goals and backgrounds. People from all walks of life come to Mistry Dental with the same goal: to feel better about their smile. Knowing the types of people who get cosmetic dental work will make you see that you are not the only one who worries about their teeth.
Many of our patients come to us because they are embarrassed about their stained or discoloured teeth. Even if you brush your teeth every day, years of drinking coffee, tea, red wine or using tobacco products can make them look yellow or grey. Some medicines and health problems can also change the colour of teeth in a way that regular dental care can’t fix. As their first cosmetic procedure many people generally want to have their teeth professionally whitened. They want to get back the brilliant white smile they had when they were younger or finally get the colour they have always wanted but could never get with over the counter products.
People with chipped, cracked or broken teeth are also a common population. These flaws can be caused by accidents, sports injuries, biting hard things or just normal wear and tear over time. People can feel very self conscious about smiling, laughing or talking in public or professional settings even if they only have small chips on their front teeth. Cosmetic dentists can fix these problems with bonding, veneers or crowns. This will make the teeth look and work like new again.
People with gaps between their teeth also want cosmetic dental work done. Some people love their gaps because they make them unique, but others think that spacing problems make their smile look unfinished or childish. Depending on the size and location of the gaps, cosmetic dentists can use bonding, veneers or orthodontic treatment with clear aligners to close them.
We treat many people who don’t like the shape or size of their teeth. Some people think their teeth are too small, too long, too square or too sharp for their taste. Some people have teeth that are just not straight or have an odd shape. People who aren’t affected by these problems may not think so, but they can have a big impact on how someone feels about how they look. Cosmetic dentistry can help reshape teeth into more appealing proportions using methods like recontouring, bonding or veneers.
Another big group of patients in Mississauga are adults who never had braces as kids. They may have crooked, crowded or misaligned teeth that they have been embarrassed about for years. Clear aligners are one of the new, invisible orthodontic options available in modern cosmetic dentistry. They let adults straighten their teeth without the look and hassle of metal braces. These patients are often very happy to finally deal with long-standing problems that have been bothering them for most of their adult life. Pediatric Dental Care provides gentle, age-appropriate treatments for children. Early Pediatric Dental Care helps build lifelong healthy habits.
Cosmetic dental treatment is also very helpful for people whose teeth have become worn down. Teeth wear down over time, but some people wear them down faster because they grind or clench their teeth, eat acidic foods or for other reasons. People with worn teeth may look older than they are and have trouble using their teeth. Cosmetic dentists can fix worn teeth with crowns, veneers or bonding to make them look and work like new.
People often get cosmetic dental care before big life events. People finally take care of long-standing smile problems when they have a wedding, a big birthday, a job interview, a public speaking engagement or another important event coming up. Many of our patients have come to Mistry Dental to be ready for their big events and feel good about themselves.
Some people come to us after years of not taking care of their teeth because they were scared, didn’t have the money or had other problems. They want to make their teeth look better once they take care of any underlying oral health problems. These full treatment plans usually include both restorative and cosmetic procedures to make smiles that are healthy and beautiful.
Patients also go to cosmetic dentistry for professional reasons. People who work in sales, hospitality, entertainment or public relations where looks matter often see cosmetic dental work as an investment in their career success. In many industries a nice confident smile can really help you get ahead in your career. Emergency Care offers immediate support for dental pain, injuries, or urgent concerns. Quick access to Emergency Care protects oral health during unexpected situations.
Younger patients, teens and young adults also want cosmetic dental care although their concerns are different from older patients. They might want to whiten their teeth before prom or graduation, fix a chipped tooth from sports or deal with developmental problems that make them feel bad around other kids. During these important years parents often take their teens to cosmetic dentists to help them feel better about themselves.
Lastly, some patients just want to look good as they get older. People know that a youthful, appealing smile is a big part of how they look and feel, just like they know that taking care of their skin, working out and other parts of their appearance are important. Patients who are focused on maintenance may want regular whitening, small touch-ups or updates to earlier cosmetic treatment every so often.
The one thing that all of these very different patients have in common is that they want a smile they can be proud of. Cosmetic dentistry can help people of all ages, backgrounds and concerns feel better about themselves and improve their quality of life. Cosmetic dentists are here to help you if you are worried about your smile.