No Prep Veneers: Understanding the Myths and Aiming for Long-Term Success
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COSMETIC DENTISTRY TORONTO
Whether it is misshapen, discoloured, missing, or misaligned teeth, cosmetic dentistry can address these issues and improve your smile. It strikes a balance between symmetry and harmony to enhance smile aesthetics.
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What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a specialty dental care that focuses on improving the appearance of teeth and smile aesthetics. Innovative cosmetic dentists use several treatments and state-of-the-art protocols like Digital Smile Design to deliver beautiful smiles. Cosmetic dentistry procedures like porcelain veneers and crowns are used for smile makeovers. In addition, some treatments provide cosmetic and restorative benefits.
Here is everything you need to know about cosmetic dentistry.
What is the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentists are qualified and certified general dentists specializing in cosmetic dentistry. They can also perform dentistry procedures like teeth cleaning, dental filling, wisdom tooth extractions, and dental restorations, such as full-mouth rehabilitation. General dentists can perform these dental care routines but not cosmetic dentistry procedures on a daily basis. So if you're concerned about your smile and aesthetics, you should visit a dentist who has experience in cosmetic dentistry instead of general dentistry.
When should I see a cosmetic dentist?
If you have a dental defect that affects your smile or physical or emotional well-being, you should see a cosmetic dentist. Suppose you have dental issues like teeth misalignment, chipped, misshapen teeth, and stains that can undermine smile aesthetics. In that case, you'll need to see a cosmetic dentist in Toronto to restore your beautiful smile. Dental conditions like infected teeth fall in the grey area between cosmetic and general dentistry. Cosmetic and general dentists can perform root canals and tooth filling to treat infected teeth. However, your cosmetic dentist in Toronto will use tooth-coloured composite fillings to restore function and aesthetics. So, how much is a cosmetic filling? Tooth-coloured fillings are made from composite resin. These cosmetic fillings cost around $200 to $500 per tooth.
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
Cosmetic dentistry services offer specific treatment options to improve teeth and smile aesthetics. Here are eight procedures used in cosmetic dentistry to deliver beautiful smiles:
Ø Porcelain Veneers: These tooth-shaped shells are made from porcelain and cover the front side of teeth. The best porcelain veneers in Toronto can mimic the properties of natural teeth. If you have stained, discoloured, or chipped teeth, your dentist can use dental veneers to cover up these defects and give you a beautiful smile.
Ø Dental Implants: They consist of titanium roots, surgically placed into the jawbone to support dental crowns designed to replace missing teeth. Your Toronto cosmetic dentist can use a dental implant to address tooth loss and restore function and aesthetics.
Ø Teeth Whitening: This procedure uses bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide to remove stains and whiten your teeth. Advanced teeth whitening treatments like Zoom combine hydrogen peroxide gels and laser to give you whiter teeth and a brighter smile in a day.
Ø Dental Crowns: These custom, tooth-shaped caps cover the entire tooth. Ceramic crowns can give you perfectly shaped teeth and improve your smile. If your tooth is chipped or cracked, porcelain crowns can prevent tooth decay and restore function and aesthetics.
Ø Gum Contouring: This cosmetic dental procedure reshapes your gums to showcase your teeth more aesthetically. Laser gum contouring can lengthen your teeth and improve your smile. It is also used to treat gummy smiles and periodontal disease.
Ø Tooth Bonding: With dental bonding, your cosmetic dentist uses tooth-coloured composite materials to improve the appearance of teeth. It can repair chipped, cracked, stained, and broken teeth and give you a smile makeover.
Ø Orthodontic Treatment: Orthodontics like metal braces and clear aligners can straighten misaligned or crooked teeth. This cosmetic procedure is performed by orthodontists.
Ø Teeth cleaning: Professional teeth cleaning falls under general dental care and cosmetic dentistry. Plaque and tartar produce acids and provide a fertile environment for bacteria to thrive. Your Toronto cosmetic dentist can perform a deep cleaning to remove plaque. This procedure prevents tooth decay. It can also minimize threats to your immune system and improve overall health.
Combining several cosmetic dental procedures is the best way to address defects that undermine smile aesthetics.
What is the cost of cosmetic dentistry in Toronto?
The cost of smile makeovers varies depending on the type of cosmetic dentistry procedures used. So, how much do veneers cost in Toronto? It depends on the material and the size of the teeth. On average, porcelain veneers in Toronto cost $1200-$1500+Lab Fee per tooth. Four porcelain veneers for your front teeth will cost you $4.800-$6.000 + Lab Fee. Dental crowns cost around $1.000-1.500 +Lab Fee, teeth bonding goes for $300-$600, and you can pay $50-$350 for gum contouring. If you have discoloured teeth, Zoom teeth whitening may seem cheaper than porcelain veneers. However, you'll pay $600-$1.000 every 1-2 years for Zoom whitening sessions. Porcelain veneers would be cost-effective than teeth whitening treatments in the long run. Dental implants cost around $3.800 per replacement teeth, but you can pay more if you need bone grafting before implantation. To get the total price tag, sum up the cost of procedures and cosmetic dentistry services used in your smile makeover. Remember, dental insurance plans don't cover cosmetic dentistry.
Do veneers ruin your teeth?
No, they don't. Dental veneers cover flaws and improve the appearance of your teeth. Cosmetic dentists only remove a thin layer of teeth enamel for the 1-mm porcelain shells to fit on your tooth. Unlike dentures, dental veneers are cemented permanently in place. So, there are no nooks and crannies for food debris to accumulate. Porcelain veneers are not immune to stains from foods and drinks like red wine, but it is harder to stain porcelain veneers. But they make it easier to practice oral hygiene and maintain good oral health. With proper aftercare, your smile makeover can last 20 years or more.
Cosmetic dentistry is an art. To achieve the smile of your dreams, choose the right cosmetic dentist.
Why Toronto Smile Design for Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Johnson Ozgur is a Toronto Dentist with a Master's Degree in Oral Surgery. He is experienced in Cosmetic Dentistry and leverages Digital Smile Design to deliver beautiful smiles. As the only DSD Instructor in Canada, Dr. Johnson can use porcelain veneers, dental crowns, dental implants, gum contouring, teeth whitening, and dental bonding to improve your smile. To get the smile of your dreams, don't hesitate to get in touch with our dental office today!
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