What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

There is nothing more welcoming than a smile.

Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or welcoming a long-time friend into your home, your smile is the most powerful greeting, and one of the best ways to encourage friendship.

So, when you have shame or discomfort associated with your smile, it can take away from your happiness, and your ability to share your joy with the people around you. But, with the advancements in cosmetic dentistry, Our Lethbridge dentists can give you a smile you’ll be proud to show off.

What is cosmetic dentistry?

Just like your hair, your smile communicates a lot about you. Just like you may go to a hair stylist or barber when your hair gets too long, or unruly, cosmetic dentistry is a way to make sure you look — and feel — your best. And this communicates your story.

To do that, dentists offer a variety of procedures to help you get the smile you want, such as:

Teeth straightening

Also known as orthodontics, straightening teeth is both an aesthetic and health concern.

When teeth are crooked, it makes it harder to clean your smile, and may cause discomfort in the mouth. This, combined with a less ‘neat’ look can cause some people to be self-conscious about their smile.

The easiest way to ensure your teeth remain straight is to start young. We recommend getting braces as early as 14 years old to make sure your teeth remain straight throughout your life. However, if you weren’t able to get braces as a young person, we offer a variety of options, including traditional braces and Invisalign to help adults straighten their smile.

Teeth whitening

That flash of bright, white teeth is a universal language that transcends cultural barriers.

There are a variety of enemies that attack your smile, dulling it over time and lessening its impact. Common antagonists include wine, coffee and colas (along with certain everyday foods).

Whether your teeth have dulled from use and staining, or they were never quite as bright as you wanted, we offer powerful whitening treatments that can help.

Depending on how many shades lighter you want, Our expert dental clinic in Lethbridge can recommend take-home kits, or schedule an in-office procedure that will restore your bright white smile.

Bridges, implants, crowns and veneers

When a young child smiles revealing a gap in their teeth, it can be incredibly endearing. However, once your adult teeth come in, a gap is a much bigger problem. Not only is it a magnet for unwanted food particles that can cause plaque, but it can also cause unsightly shifting of teeth.

To help renew a smile with a space in it, we can create a bridge across the gap or implant a metal root to which we attach a fake, but natural-looking tooth.

However, a tooth doesn’t need to disappear to damage your smile. Cracks, chips and wear can cause damage that can ruin the look of your smile and cause a variety of other problems.

Crown and veneers help you present a neater, more cohesive smile by adding a beautiful, polished new front to damaged teeth.

A smile that reveals your best side

You shouldn’t have to make do with a smile that doesn’t properly communicate who you are.

Just as a new haircut can make you feel powerful, fixing your teeth can help you regain confidence so you can enjoy your smile!

If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your teeth and want to explore your cosmetic dentistry options, call us at 403-381-1155 or book an appointment. Our team will be more than happy to answer any questions you have and help you get started on creating a beautiful smile.