Cosmetic dentists work to make your smile look better by changing the colour, shape, size, alignment and overall look of your teeth in many ways. We do cosmetic dentistry all the time at Mistry Dental and many people are interested in what these procedures really involve and how they can help them. Traditional dentistry is about preventing and treating oral disease, cosmetic dentistry is about the look of your teeth and gums.
Professional teeth whitening is one of the most common services we offer. Over time, food, drinks, nicotine, medication and getting older can all cause teeth to become stained or discoloured. Professional whitening procedures use stronger bleaching agents than you can buy over the counter. In one or two visits to the clinic we can make your smile several shades whiter. The results will look natural and last much longer than whitening strips or toothpaste you can buy at the shop. Some patients like whitening kits they can take home and use with trays that fit their mouth perfectly. This allows them to whiten their teeth slowly and comfortably at home.
Another treatment we offer is porcelain veneers. Veneers are thin layers of ceramic that stick permanently to the front of your teeth. They can make your smile look a lot better by fixing many problems at once, like severe discolouration that doesn’t respond to whitening, chips or cracks, big gaps between teeth, worn enamel and even small misalignment. It takes a lot of skill to make excellent veneers because they have to look absolutely natural and be strong enough to use every day. Usually the process involves taking impressions, removing a little bit of tooth enamel and then gluing custom made veneers to your teeth at a second appointment.
In some cases bonding is a better option than veneers as it’s cheaper and faster. We use tooth coloured composite resin for this procedure. We put it directly on your teeth and shape it into the shape you want. Bonding can fix chipped teeth, fill in small gaps, cover up stains, or reshape teeth that look too short or uneven. The whole thing usually takes one appointment and with good care the results can last for years. Bonding is great for small cosmetic changes and for younger people whose teeth are still growing.
Cosmetic dentists also reshape or contour the gums. People who have too much gum tissue around their teeth may have what’s called a “gummy smile”. This makes their teeth look short or uneven. Some people have a gum line that’s not straight which makes their smile look lopsided. Gum contouring removes excess tissue and reshapes the gum line to show more of the tooth surface and make the proportions better. This procedure can really improve the way your smile looks especially when used with other treatments like veneers or crowns.
Cosmetic dentists put dental crowns on teeth that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. Crowns are caps that go over teeth that are broken, weak or ugly. Crowns are often needed for functional reasons but cosmetic dentists work hard to make them look like real teeth. This means matching the colours, shaping them and putting them in the right spot. Because they have no metal parts and can be made to match the translucency of real tooth enamel, modern all-ceramic crowns look very realistic.
Cosmetic dentists in Mississauga can offer tooth coloured fillings instead of silver amalgam fillings which are more common. These composite fillings blend in perfectly with your natural teeth so they are almost invisible. In addition to looking better, tooth coloured fillings attach directly to the tooth structure which can make the tooth stronger and mean less unhealthy tooth material needs to be removed than with amalgam fillings.
Many cosmetic dentists also offer orthodontic services especially clear aligner systems that correct teeth without the need for metal braces. These plastic aligners can be taken out and put back in again. They slowly move teeth into the right position while being almost undetectable. Adults and teens who want to improve their smile without the look and dietary limitations of traditional braces like them.
Cosmetic dentists offer the full service in smile makeovers. These personalized treatment plans use a combination of treatments to transform a smile. At Mistry Dental we work with our patients to plan their smile makeover so we can understand what they want and come up with a plan that can include whitening, veneers, crowns, bonding, gum contouring and orthodontics. We want to give you a smile that looks natural and works with your face and personality.
Cosmetic dentists also fix old, broken or misshapen teeth by reshaping and recontouring them. This is gently removing small amounts of enamel to make teeth look better, longer or smoother. The procedure is safe and can make a big difference in how your smile looks.
Cosmetic dentists take an artistic approach to all of dental treatment not just these specific procedures. We look at things like how your teeth are shaped, how they are symmetrical, how well they match the colour of your smile and how well they fit with your face. We pay attention to how things look so that every procedure we do helps you get a beautiful, confident smile that you’ll be proud to show off.