COSMETIC DENTIST IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

Your cosmetic dentist Downtown understands how a healthy, bright and beautiful smile enhances your appearance and can give you confidence and well-being. We provide a smile analysis as part of our new patient examination and we take the necessary time to address your concerns and fulfill your wishes. Our goal is always to give you a comfortable and rewarding experience using all that modern cosmetic dentistry has to offer.

Tooth Whitening in Downtown Vancouver

Your cosmetic dentist downtown offers teeth whitening treatments. Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive procedure used to change the colour of tooth enamel that has become darkened or stained. There are many reasons that teeth may become discoloured, including:

• Smoking
• Dark food or drinks – e.g. wine, coffee, berries, soy sauce
• Medication – tetracycline or some antihistamines
• Age – enamel often breaks down over time allowing the underlying dentin, which has a natural yellow or brown colour, to show through
• Genetics – some people naturally have brighter or thicker enamel then others
• Excessive fluoride – high doses of fluoride may result in white spots

Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to take into account the replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Restorations will be replaced after bleaching to match the newly bleached teeth.

We offer both the ZOOM in-office and take-home whitening systems:

ZOOM In-Office Whitening

ZOOM’s unique in-office formulation dissolves and immediately releases the active whitening ingredient to initiate the whitening process. Breaking down and releasing the peroxide ions quickly triggers the whitening process and does not require UV light therapy to accelerate the process. ZOOMoffice+ contains the fastest bleach to safely whiten teeth in 30 minutes at a neutral pH to protect your teeth and gums.

At your appointment(s) we will take a shade check and prepare your teeth for the whitening application. A gingival barrier will be placed to further protect the gums. A thin layer of the product is applied and can easily be wiped away. After your whitening treatment a soothing gel is applied.  Impressions for customs trays will be taken for patients who wish to continue whitening at home or touch up their whitening in the future.

ZOOM Take-Home Whitening System

ZOOM take-home is a convenient tooth whitening solution containing fluoride that remineralizes your teeth to protect against sensitivity, and ZOOM desensitizing technology protects the nerves and nerve endings in your gums.

Custom whitening trays will generally require two visits to use the system. At the first appointment, impressions are made of your teeth to fabricate clear plastic trays.

You will try on the trays at your second appointment to ensure proper fit and adjust if needed. The trays are worn with a special whitening solution once a day for 45 minutes for 10-14 days, depending on the degree of staining and your desired level of whitening. It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity when whitening teeth; our soothing gel can help. The sensitivity should subside shortly after you have stopped bleaching 

You will receive care instructions to take with you for your teeth and trays. Refill kits of whitening gel can be obtained from our office for when you want a touch up.

Veneers at your Cosmetic Dentist Downtown

Dental veneers are custom-designed shells of tooth-like ceramic material that, when applied over the surface of a tooth, can cover worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, and chips or cracks.

Dental veneers fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry because they create a bright, white smile with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth. Even better, the translucent ceramic quality of today’s veneers provides a more natural look compared to what has been available in the past.

Dental veneers may solve most or even all of your cosmetic dental issues, including:

• Worn enamel
• Wear and tear
• Abnormal spacing
• Uneven teeth

Veneers are custom-made by a dental laboratory to ensure they complement the shape and colour of your surrounding teeth and overall smile. They are made of high-quality, durable porcelain and, if properly cared for, will last a long time.

Generally, the procedure will take 2 visits. The first involves preparing the teeth, including re-shaping the surface of the natural teeth to allow for the thickness of the veneer. An impression of the teeth is then taken for the lab, and you and the dentist agree on the shade. Temporary restorations are provided for you at this stage.

On the second visit, bonding cement is applied, and the veneer(s) are placed comfortably into the mouth. A special light is used to harden and set the bond. We will make every effort to ensure the new veneers feel like your natural teeth, and you now have a beautiful restored smile.

BioClear

Your cosmetic dentist Downtown offers the BioClear system. This is a minimally invasive and cost effective treatment using clear forms which are filled with a composite material matched to the shade of your teeth. It is perfect for closing black triangles and diastemas or gaps between the teeth. It can also be used to build up undersized or peg laterals where the tooth has not grown to its full capacity making the smile line uneven.
If the enamel is healthy this may be an option to veneers.

Bonding

Bonding is a procedure that can be used to quickly and easily cosmetically adjust the shape of your teeth. It can be used on teeth that are chipped or discoloured and can fill in minor gaps between teeth as an alternative to veneers in some cases.

The procedure involves lightly etching the tooth’s surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed and smoothed to a natural appearance.

Bonding is a great way to improve your smile during one visit greatly. The materials used are not as strong as your natural teeth and can chip, but they should last between 3 and 5 years with proper care before repair.

Invisalign®

Invisalign®️ can lead to straight, healthy teeth and a confident smile. Georgia Dental is proud to provide this innovative teeth straightening option to our patients.

Your cosmetic dentist Downtown has a page specifically devoted to helping you learn more about Invisalign®.

Botox

Your cosmetic dentist Downtown is pleased to offer facial BOTOX Cosmetic® and BOTOX therapeutic treatments here at Georgia Dental.  

Please contact us directly to find out more about this service.