Cosmetic dentistry in Vancouver.

We first separate colour, shape, spacing, tooth position and loss of tooth tissue. These are different concerns, and the appropriate option depends on their cause and the health of your teeth. An attractive result may need only a small change. We discuss what treatment can change, its limits and future maintenance.

Whitening can change the colour of natural teeth. It does not lighten existing fillings, crowns or veneers, and temporary sensitivity or gum irritation can occur.

Clear aligners move teeth to address suitable spacing, crowding or bite concerns. They require consistent wear and retainers afterwards; some movements are better managed with braces or specialist care.

Porcelain veneers cover the front surfaces of selected teeth to change their appearance. Removing enamel during preparation is irreversible, and veneers may need repair or replacement over time.

An examination helps us compare these options against your tooth and gum health, bite and goals. If your teeth are healthy and the concern is cosmetic, choosing no treatment is also an option.

Not necessarily. Start by identifying what you want changed and what you already like. A focused change to one tooth or a small group may meet your goals. We can discuss limited, staged or more comprehensive treatment without assuming every visible tooth needs work. Keeping your natural character is a valid preference.

Selected chips may be repaired with tooth-coloured material. A localized bonded repair is different from covering the entire front of a tooth with composite. We check whether the chip reflects a structural or bite problem; the defect's size and contact with opposing teeth affect whether a repair is suitable and how it may perform.

We assess your teeth, gums and bite alongside the features you would like to change or preserve. Photographs or scans help us consider proportions, gum contours and lip movement. The proposed result, limitations and any irreversible preparation are explained before treatment.

Some treatments involve irreversible preparation, while others preserve more tooth tissue. Whitening and orthodontic movement have different trade-offs from removing enamel for veneers or crowns. We explain how much tooth would change, whether a less invasive option could meet your goal, and what maintenance may follow.