cosmetic dentistry

What is it you really want?
So many times we hear patients say that they only go to the dentist when they are in pain. And when the patient has a really sore tooth, all we can do is relieve their pain. We call this Emergency Dentistry. But is this really what the patient wants? (more…)
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ZOOM teeth whitening of tetracycline stained teeth
I’m always getting comments about how white my teeth are, and getting asked by my patients if their teeth can look like mine. For most patients, they can. And it’s very simple. My teeth were not always white though. When I was younger I was given tetracycline by a doctor. Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic...
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How to get the whitest teeth from ZOOM teeth whitening
Here are some of the common questions that we get from patients interested in ZOOM teeth whitening or Professsional in-office teeth whitening: (more…)
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Porcelain or composite restoration?
Composite is the white filling material that dentists use to restore teeth. It is a fantastic material and has improved so much compared to older generation products. It is colour stable over its lifespan, it polishes well and is reasonably strong when used in the right way. (more…)
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How do you use the Invisalign / Tru-line aligners?
We have been using Invisalign and Tru-line to straighten patients teeth for several years. Both Invisalign and Tru-line aligners are very effective methods of orthodontically moving teeth without the needs for conventional metal braces and wires. They both have their limitations and are not suitable in all cases. However for the right cases, these systems...
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