By Last Updated: April 16, 2023

They say that a smile is the prettiest thing you can wear. So, it makes sense to take care of it and enhance how it looks. And to get the perfect smile, most people have invested in the magic and art of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Cosmetic Dentistry is for you if you have smile imperfections such as discolourations or uneven front teeth. It is also a good choice if you want to get that confidence boost with a more harmonious smile. Cosmetic Dentistry treatments generally cater to people who wish to take their smile up a notch.

At Midpark Dental, we offer a wide range of dental procedures to help you achieve a perfect smile. Carry on reading to learn more.

How to Get a Perfect Smile

Midpark Dental takes Cosmetic Dentistry and smile design to another level by personalizing your treatment according to your overall appearance and smile expectations. We recognize that every smile is different. By taking the time to understand you and your goals, we can create a customized smile that perfectly fits and enhances your features.

Depending on your specific problem areas and how you want your smile to look, some of the Cosmetic Dentistry procedures we offer at Midpark Dental include the following:

Shaping

If you have jagged edges on your front teeth or have a slightly longer or misshaped tooth, we can do enameloplasty to even out the smile. Enameloplasty simply involves reshaping the tooth using a rough, dental bur. Then, it is polished to achieve a natural finish. This is a minimally invasive and easy procedure with quick results.

Cosmetic Bonding

For teeth with minor cosmetic issues such as discolorations, uneven shape or length, or small decay involving the front teeth, cosmetic bonding is a good option to renew your smile. This procedure uses natural-coloured dental fillings that are meticulously shade-matched to mimic the natural colour of your teeth. This filling material is layered over the tooth surface to camouflage esthetic problems and perfect your smile.

The only downside to cosmetic bonding is its long-term reliability. It is not stain-resistant, so you can expect the need for a replacement in five years or so. You should also be careful not to bite on anything too hard because the tooth may flex and cause fracture to the composite material.

Veneers

Veneers are an excellent way to go if you want a more permanent and long-lasting solution for your cosmetic concerns. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of sturdy and tooth-coloured porcelain that cover your smile imperfections. This treatment is famous for creating life-changing smile makeovers and the popular “Hollywood smile.”

A minimal amount of tooth surface must be shaved off for veneers to provide space for the material without looking too bulky. However, there are also conservative, no-prep veneers that only need surface roughening to help the veneers stick in place. Overall, veneers are a good choice for a quick fix with dramatic and personalized results.

Crowns

If there is a need for larger tooth reductions, such as if there is a large decay on the front teeth or if the teeth have a larger patch of uneven colouring, crowns are an excellent alternative. It is also the ideal final restoration for a tooth after root canal treatment.

A dental crown is essentially a “cap” that covers a tooth completely. The procedure for a crown involves reducing around the tooth surface to create space for the bulk of the material. A crown offers better strength and durability for a longer-lasting restoration. Depending on your needs, Midpark Dental offers dental crowns in materials such as metal-porcelain, all-porcelain, or zirconia.

Whitening

Nothing beats radiant, pearly whites when it comes to a perfect smile. And what easy and better way to do this than with teeth whitening? While some over-the-counter whiteners are available, getting your whitening done professionally at your dentist is still the best way. Professional teeth whitening can give you beautiful teeth up to 8 shades lighter in under an hour.

Teeth whitening is a highly conservative treatment that uses a potent bleaching agent painted on each tooth. Then, it is activated by blue light to accelerate the process and effectively brighten your smile. This is a good fix for discolourations from aging or staining foods and beverages (coffee, tea, wine, etc.).

Conclusion

There is no “one-treatment-fits-all” for getting that perfect smile. Because everyone is different, the best way to achieve your dream smile is through a custom smile design procedure.

After an assessment with our top cosmetic dentist at Midpark Dental, they will plot a treatment plan to help you reach your ideal smile. For some people, this can be done in just one procedure, but others may take more than that. But the result is always a smile you can feel happy, confident, and proud of.

Cosmetic Dentistry at Midpark Dental

Your dream smile is just one call away! If you are looking for a cosmetic dentist in SE Calgary, Alberta, to help you with your dream smile makeover, Midpark Dental is here. Schedule a visit with us, and let us make that perfect smile happen.