Dentist have various tools available to help solve common smile problems. These include veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, porcelain (for veneers), posts, inlays, Cerec, dental contouring, and whitening. Now, we uncover a few more for your learning and reading pleasure. (Taken from my book, A...
We’ve covered some great tools dentists have to fix smile problems. So far we’ve covered veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, porcelain (for veneers), posts, inlays, and Cerec. We continue the discussion here with more tools available for you when considering a new, perfect smile. (Taken...
Below is an excerpt taken from my book, A Guide to the Perfect Smile, where I cover a plethora of information for dentists and patients alike, to learn how to properly identify, classify, and then create the desired smile of a patient’s dream. Types of Smiles So...
Understanding the different types of smiles is important when asking for yours. Dentists know this – and now, it’s available for your interest also. You will find this information valuable as you determine what the best course of action for you is – whether it’s...
Receding gums are a problem for many Canadians. While the damage they can cause can sound scary, some find the prospect of gum grafting surgery just as terrifying. Fortunately, today there is an alternative called the Chao Pinhole gum surgery technique. At the moment, this ground...
Chipped, broken and asymmetrical teeth not only affect the appearance of your smile, but they can have a profound impact one’s self confidence. Until recently, veneers have been the treatment of choice – however today, a newer product on the market called Lumineers is offering...
What’s the process for getting a same day implant? Many people ask this question. Traditional implants can take multiple visits over the course of several months, so naturally the idea of having implants completed in one day is quite appealing to many patients. Time arrangements...
Perfect bod, perfect face, perfect teeth. A growing number of teens want it all – and they’re willing to pay thousands for cosmetic procedures to firm thighs, reshape noses and straighten smiles In many ways, Karen was your typical teen. Her appearance meant a lot to...
By Carola Vyhnak The pictures say it all. With yellow, worn and chipped teeth, Karen Wilson had nothing to smile about. Three dental appointments later, she had a dazzling designer smile that not only transformed her appearance, but changed her life. “When I was meeting people for the...
By Judy Gerstel “The aged smile,” writes Toronto cosmetic dentist Ed Philips in his new book, Your Guide To The Perfect Smile, is “the most frequent problem reported by patients.” “They often complain that their teeth no longer have the appearance they did when they were younger...