Affordable Ways to Enhance Your Smile

Cosmetic dentistry in Oshawa encompasses a range of treatments that can improve the overall appearance of your teeth, creating a more perfect smile. However, it isn’t just for major smile makeovers.

At Margolian Dentistry, we offer a range of affordable treatments to enhance your smile, creating noticeable yet subtle changes. It’s worth considering these procedures if you have any of the following issues, including:

• Tooth discolouration and staining.
• Minor chips and cracks in teeth.
• Teeth that are slightly worn down.
• Small gaps between teeth.
• Teeth that are only slightly out of alignment.

Some of the treatments that can help include:

• Dental hygiene treatment.
• Teeth whitening.
• Dental bonding.
• Enamel recontouring.

• Dental Hygiene Treatment

One of the fastest ways to improve the appearance of your smile is to have your teeth professionally cleaned. During this treatment, our hygienists gently remove all plaque and tartar buildup, then polish your teeth.

Plaque and tartar can make teeth appear yellow, crusty and stained, so removing these substances automatically improves their appearance. Polishing your teeth helps to smooth them, removing some surface stains so they look just that bit brighter and shinier afterwards.

We usually suggest that people have their teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months, generally at the same time as a dental exam. It’s a great treatment for freshening your smile and breath, and, importantly, it can protect your oral health. Removing plaque and tartar buildup reduces your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

• Teeth Whitening

This is probably one of our most popular cosmetic treatments because it is affordable and fast. A professional teeth whitening treatment in our dental office can lighten your teeth by several shades in as little as an hour. We use Zoom whitening in Whitby, a process in which professional-strength whitening gel is applied to your teeth, and a light activates it.

We also provide custom-made at-home whitening kits, including whitening trays that fit precisely and comfortably over your teeth, and you are prescribed professional-strength whitening gel. This treatment can be useful to top up the results of a professional in-office treatment, or it is suitable for anyone with more sensitive teeth who would be more comfortable whitening slowly.

• Dental Bonding

This treatment uses tooth-coloured composite resin that is applied directly to the teeth. It is light-cured, contoured and polished to create a natural-looking effect that enhances the appearance of your teeth.

You may find this treatment useful if you have chips or cracks in your teeth, or if you want to change the length of your teeth or minimize gaps between them. It can be useful for covering discoloured or stained teeth that do not respond to teeth whitening treatment.

Composite resin comes in a wide range of colours, so our cosmetic dentist in Ajax can choose shades that blend in beautifully with the rest of your teeth. It is reasonably durable and should last several years before needing replacement.

• Enamel Contouring

During this treatment, a small amount of tooth enamel is removed to recontour the tooth’s overall shape. It may be useful if you have a tooth that is only slightly overlapping or out of alignment, or perhaps just a bit too long.

The amount of enamel removed is minimal, so treatment is safe. This procedure may be combined with dental bonding to gain maximum effect.

If you are interested in improving your smile, book a consultation to discover more. We can examine your teeth, discuss your treatment goals and devise a custom plan that fits within your budget.