A Consumer's Guide to Cosmetic Dentistry

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Smile, and the world smiles with you.

People with beautiful smiles are more successful—it's a fact.

Flashing a smile that is white, symmetrical and dazzling causes heads to turn. Members of the opposite sex are attracted by smiles.

Asked what they remembered most about a first meeting, people say the smile. Believe it or not, the smile outranked the eyes!

We glance through magazines at the world’s most beautiful models and go to the movies where we see the likes of Tom Cruise and Halle Berry. On the Silver Screen, the whole world is beautiful.

Through cosmetic enhancements, rigorous exercise regimes, diets, make-up, hair and fashion designers, movie stars appear flawless.

How can my smile be improved?

Your smile can be more beautiful. Dr. Blitz can improve your smile's colour, shape and size, change the spacing and positioning of your teeth, improve the appearance of your gums and address missing teeth, visible fillings and other restorations you may have had.

What procedures are available and appropriate for me?

With the technological advances in dentistry and new materials for restorations, there are very few dental situations that cannot be considerably improved.

Whitening is an inexpensive way to achieve that bright, dazzling, movie star smile.

Bonding (also known as tooth-coloured fillings) alters the shape of teeth or closes spaces between teeth.

Porcelain veneers are thin coats of enamel-like porcelain bonded directly to the surface of front teeth. The finished product can dramatically change the shape, size, colour and position of your teeth.

Crowns (commonly known as caps) are an alternative to veneers when a tooth's structure is an issue.

Implants replace missing teeth without reduction of adjacent teeth.

These are just five examples of dental procedures that can enhance your quality of life by giving you that brilliant, engaging and captivating smile you’ve always dreamed of!

Could your smile be better, brighter? Shortcomings in tooth colour are readily apparent. Tooth shape and size might not be as easily discernible. Did you know that every tooth has a particular function that determines its form? Tooth shape can be less than ideal as a result of fracture, wear, fillings or improper formation. Applying the principles of proportion to tooth size, we find a width to length ratio of 4:5. This ratio is most frequently occurring in nature and is widely perceived as harmonious and attractive to the human eye. The ancient Greeks and Romans were aware of these patterns and incorporated them into their architecture.

You can see that there is a real art and science to the creation of that perfect and natural smile.

Who should I choose to provide this treatment for me?

Ask your dentist if he or she can provide the cosmetic makeover that you need. Easier still is to ask your dentist to recommend a cosmetic dentist.

Don't have a regular dentist? Use these criteria to evaluate a dentist's expertise and experience.

  1. Do you feel confident and comfortable with the doctor, the support team and the office in general?
  2. How much experience does the doctor have in cosmetic dentistry? What percentage of his work is cosmetic dentistry?
  3. Are the doctor and his staff knowledgeable, efficient and helpful in answering your questions about cosmetic dentistry?
  4. Are there before and after pictures of the doctor’s work?
  5. Can you speak to some of the doctor’s patients who have received similar treatment?
  6. Does the proposed written treatment plan and budget make sense to you and address your concerns?
  7. For extensive smile makeovers, does the doctor provide simulations to show you what the finished result will look like prior to treatment?

With these guidelines, you can chose the most appropriate professional for your makeover and look forward to the engaging and captivating smile you’ve always wanted.

Dr. Blitz and his team welcome your evaluation of his cosmetic dentistry services. For teeth whitening, we offer a free consultation. Call now to arrange yours today!

Dr. Blitz's office is located at Royal York & Bloor in Toronto's Kingsway. It is easily reached by car and subway from all parts of the GTA including Mississauga, Oakville, Etobicoke, Thornhill, Markham, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Caledon and Halton.