Markham Cosmetic Dentistry

Take your smile from dull to dazzling.

Hold a mirror to your face and smile. What do you notice? When considering cosmetic dentistry, it is important to look at three things: bite, gums, and teeth. Cosmetic dentistry can improve and maintain your bite. Think about your gums. Are they healthy, well-coloured, and do they adequately frame your teeth? Also, look at your teeth. Do you have fillings? Are your teeth discoloured from coffee or smoking? Are your teeth poorly shaped with chips and cracks?

Porcelain veneers have become widely accepted as the benchmark of conservative cosmetic dentistry. They have been used successfully to mask teeth which are discoloured and poorly shaped. Bonding ultra-thin shells of porcelain to teeth created many of those Hollywood smiles that we envy.

Today, with the advancement in adhesive technology, we can achieve truly tenacious bond strengths of porcelain to tooth structure. As a result of this technology we are capable of doing more with bonded porcelain than ever before. One such application is the correction of mild to moderate crowding of the anterior teeth or what we call “Instant Orthodontics.” We call this instant orthodontics because in as little as two weeks a patient can go from teeth that are crowded to a perfect smile. Patients that decide to do instant orthodontics usually have already explored the possibility of conventional orthodontics and did not want to spend two to three years in braces to align their teeth only to find that to correct the shape and color they would have to do porcelain veneers.

We also use numerous methods to conservatively restore your teeth and help you obtain optimal oral health, including tooth colour fillings, crowns, fixed bridges, dental implants and full mouth restoration.

CEREC refers to porcelain restorations (caps & fillings) that are designed on a computer and fabricated in one dental visit. Without the CEREC technology this procedure will involve various impressions and temporary filling materials and takes two to three visits to the dental office.

What can CEREC do? CEREC can be used to:

• Replace your aged fillings

• Replace broken or cracked tooth structure

• Create crowns (caps)

• Enhance your smile (veneers)

Self-confidence and inner composure -- two things that we would all like to have. But many people suffer with a blemished appearance, often due to their teeth. CEREC restorations will brighten up your life and your self-confidence will be restored. We are able to use ceramic materials that match your natural tooth in colour and appearance, so that your repaired teeth appear as originals.

CEREC restorations are almost as strong as dental enamel – the hardest of all materials in the human body. This strength comes from the ceramic material as well as the bonding of the restoration to the tooth. Furthermore, CEREC conserves as much of the original tooth as possible. This means we can frequently avoid the need for a full coverage crown (cap).

We are happy to offer Cosmetic Dentistry services to help restore your confidence in your smile. At Markham Gate Dental Centre, we use ZOOM technology to remove stains from your teeth, use veneers to correct a tooth’s colour, close a space, or repair a cracked tooth.

Here are a few of our cosmetic dentistry procedures:

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Veneers

Porcelain veneers close spaces, increase length, create maximum whiteness and straighten teeth, so they are preferred by many of our patients. They are also very durable. Deep tetracycline stains can be removed from a smile with this procedure. Veneers can sometimes allow patients to bypass orthodontic treatment. In as short as two visits, you can have a smile that beams confidence.

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Veneer (Cracked Tooth)

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Crowns

A crown, often called a cap, is an artificial covering for the visible part of your tooth. Crowns are generally made of porcelain avoiding the need for metal alloys. You may need a crown if you have had root canal treatment, have large fillings in a tooth, a broken tooth, or severely stained, misshapen, or misaligned teeth. A crown covers part or all of the visible portion of your tooth and protects it from further damage. They are strong, long-lasting and absolutely stunning in their recreation of natural teeth. And the colour is so natural, you’ll have a very difficult time telling these from your original teeth.

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Crown

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Teeth Whitening

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