My Smile Makeover http://mysmilemakeover.com Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry Tue, 01 May 2012 20:18:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 White Composite Fillings provide a tooth colored filling http://mysmilemakeover.com/white-composite-fillings-provide-a-tooth-colored-filling/ http://mysmilemakeover.com/white-composite-fillings-provide-a-tooth-colored-filling/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:26:05 +0000 admin http://www.mysmilemakeover.com/vancouver-cosmetic-and-implant-dentist/?p=21 Continue reading →]]> fillings-vancouverWhite Composite Fillings provide a tooth colored filling vs. amalgam fillings. White composite fillings are a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium that produces a tooth-colored filling. They are sometimes referred to as composites or filled resins. Composite fillings provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small-to-mid size restorations that need to withstand moderate chewing pressure. Less tooth structure is removed when the dentist prepares the tooth, and this may result in a smaller filling than that of an amalgam. Composites can also be “bonded” or adhesively held in a cavity, often allowing the dentist to make a more conservative repair to the tooth. Dr. Ed Lowe DDS in Vancouver BC can provide expert white composite fillings for your teeth.

]]> http://mysmilemakeover.com/white-composite-fillings-provide-a-tooth-colored-filling/feed/ 0 Porcelain Veneers are great for Chipped, Crooked, or Discolored Teeth http://mysmilemakeover.com/porcelain-veneers-are-great-for-chipped-crooked-or-discolored-teeth/ http://mysmilemakeover.com/porcelain-veneers-are-great-for-chipped-crooked-or-discolored-teeth/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:33:32 +0000 admin http://www.mysmilemakeover.com/vancouver-cosmetic-and-implant-dentist/?p=11 Continue reading →]]> porcelain-veneersPorcelain Veneers

Teeth that are badly stained, shaped or crooked may be improved by a veneer placed on the surface of the affected teeth.

Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Little or no anesthesia is needed. Veneers have a longer life expectancy and color stability than bonding, and highly resist permanent staining from coffee, tea, or even cigarette smoking.

Veneers are usually made by a dental lab technician working from a model provided by your dentist. Veneers are usually irreversible because it’s necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the shell.

Porcelain veneers can mask undesirable defects, such as teeth stained by tetracycline, by an injury, or as a result of a root-canal procedure, and are ideal for masking discolored fillings in front teeth. Patients with gaps between their front teeth or teeth that are chipped or worn may consider porcelain veneers.

Typically, veneers entail at least three appointments with your dentist: diagnosis and treatment planning, preparation, and bonding. The Vancouver Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry and Implants provides expert Porcelain Veneers.

]]> http://mysmilemakeover.com/porcelain-veneers-are-great-for-chipped-crooked-or-discolored-teeth/feed/ 0 Cosmetic Dentistry in Vancouver – Ed Lowe DDS http://mysmilemakeover.com/cosmetic-dentistry-in-vancouver-ed-lowe-dds/ http://mysmilemakeover.com/cosmetic-dentistry-in-vancouver-ed-lowe-dds/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:08:58 +0000 admin http://www.mysmilemakeover.com/vancouver-cosmetic-and-implant-dentist/?p=9 Continue reading →]]> Here is a partial list of dental procedures that you can have that can improve the way your teeth look when you talk or smile:

  • replace discolored fillings in front teeth
  • whiten teeth to a lighter/whiter color
  • straighten crooked teeth with orthodontic treatment
  • recontouring of your teeth
  • closing up spaces between teeth
  • porcelain or resin veneers to change the shape and alignment of teeth (“bonding”)
  • placing tooth colored fillings in back teeth instead of silver fillings
  • porcelain or resin inlays and onlays for back teeth
  • cosmetic periodontal surgery to even out gum tissue that is crooked
  • restoration of worn and short teeth to their proper shape
  • filling in tooth brush abrasion notches
  • replacing missing teeth with bridges or implants
  • replacing defective and unsightly old crowns (caps)
  • cover stained dentin
  • remove stained fracture lines from enamel
  • restore chipped teeth (bonding)
  • make teeth longer or shorter
]]> http://mysmilemakeover.com/cosmetic-dentistry-in-vancouver-ed-lowe-dds/feed/ 0 Smile Makeover – Vancouver BC – Ed Lowe DDS http://mysmilemakeover.com/smile-makeover-vancouver-bc-ed-lowe-dds/ http://mysmilemakeover.com/smile-makeover-vancouver-bc-ed-lowe-dds/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:59:13 +0000 admin http://www.mysmilemakeover.com/vancouver-cosmetic-and-implant-dentist/?p=5 Continue reading →]]> teeth-whiteningThey say that the eyes are the gateway to your soul, but the eyes only tell half the story. Before you even say a word, your heart is communicated through your smile. A beautiful smile radiates confidence, sincerity, warmth, and affects the way you interact with the world. Our team of talented, dedicated professionals will be delighted to consult with you and design an outcome suited to your specific desires. With esthetic tools such as Invisalign invisible braces, porcelain veneers and crowns, white fillings, and bleaching at their disposal, you can be certain that your smile makeover will be life-transforming. Renew your confidence, rejuvenate your spirit, and explore the endless possibliites an attractive smile and dazzling teeth can bring…because you deserve it. Contact Us today for a Consultation: (604) 683-2483

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