Perfecting Your Smile
Cosmetic Dentistry is booming. Just ask Dr. Galia Anderson, Vancouver cosmetic dentist and owner of Enhance Dental Centre about patients who are determined to have a perfect smile, “More people are coming to the office with interest in cosmetic procedures.” With a wealth of information, finding your way to the perfect smile can be overwhelming.
In- Office Teeth whitening
- Most popular option also known as power bleaching or laser teeth whitening
- Dentist covers mouth and gums ; coats teeth with whitening gel with 20 to 35 percent hydrogen peroxide
- Dentist may also use a powerful light source to activate the bleaching agent
- Works well on brown and yellowish stains but not on well on gray tetracycline stains
- Not recommended for people with hypersensitive teeth and mouth tissue
Take Home Teeth Whitening
- Dentist takes impressions of teeth and constructs thin clear trays that fit your teeth
- You pick up your trays and whitening gel which is less concentrated than gel used for in- office bleaching.
- Apply daily for two weeks; longer if tobacco stained
- Depending on sensitivity, keep tray on for a few hours or overnight
- Can reuse trays for at-home touch-ups
Whitening Toothpaste
- Contain chemical or polishing agents to remove surface stains from teeth
- The Canadian Dental Association approves many products based on that they help with caries control as well as with prevention and reduction of gingivitis
Porcelain Veneers
- Also called porcelain laminates or “caps “
- Dentist constructs thin, custom-made shells of tooth-coloured material that are bonded permanently to your teeth
- Perfect solution for gaps discoloured or crooked teeth
- Last about 15 years and can correct sunken cheeks or make lips appear fuller
Bonding
- Used to close gaps and repair chipped teeth
- Cosmetic dentist trims or builds up teeth with composite resin that resembles tooth enamel
- Can last five years or more before repairs are needed
- Bonded teeth are susceptible to staining and can’t be whitened
- If you decide on this procedure. Vancouver Dentist, Dr. Galia Anderson suggests, “Make sure you schedule frequent dental cleaning to keep your enamel well maintained.”
Dr. Galia Anderson of Enhance Dental Centre in Vancouver has been Vancouver dentist for over 10 years. 
For more information on cosmetic dentistry Services, visit Vancouver Dental Clinic online http://www.enhancedentalcentre.com or call 604.733.1022