Cosmetic Dental Care in Ottawa
Cosmetic dental treatments have the primary goal of making aesthetic changes to the teeth and gums.
If your teeth are worn, broken, misaligned, have gaps between them, or are discoloured, cosmetic dental procedures can help to alter your smile's colour and symmetry.
For many patients, these treatments can make a significant difference when it comes to their confidence in their smiles.
At Riverside Family Dentistry, we offer teeth whitening, veneers, and dental bonding. Contact our dental team to see how we can help give you a smile you're proud to show off.
Veneers in Ottawa
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain applied to the front of your teeth to change their colour or shape. Veneers can be used on teeth with uneven surfaces, or teeth that are chipped, discoloured, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked.
Our dentists customize your veneers to fit the size and shade of your natural teeth. They are then applied permanently to your natural teeth using dental cement and ultraviolet light.
Teeth Whitening in Ottawa
Professional teeth whitening at your dentist's office can be a safe and effective method of achieving a brighter smile. Using peroxide-based bleaching agents, this treatment can lighten the colour of your teeth and provide long-lasting results.
Every patient has a unique tooth shade. During your consultation, your dentist will thoroughly evaluate your teeth to help you choose the appropriate shade for your smile.
Dental Bonding in Ottawa
Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure where your dentist bonds tooth-coloured composite resin to damaged, decayed, discoloured or gapped teeth to give you a more even, natural-looking smile. Your dentist will be sure to choose the composite resin that best matches your natural teeth so that it blends in.
Dental bonding generally takes a short amount of time per tooth. Unlike veneers, which are custom-made for your smile in a dental lab, bonding can usually be done in a single visit to your dentist's office.
Benefits of Dental Bonding
If you have a minor cosmetic dental issue, such as a cracked, discoloured or gapped tooth, dental bonding may help address it. After your dentist has finished the procedure, your teeth will look natural, especially if the tooth being filled is visible when you smile.
The composite also strengthens your teeth, so you can enjoy meals without having to worry about applying too much pressure on your tooth and breaking or cracking it again.