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Cosmetic Dentistry - Root Canals
December 8, 2015
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Solving Common Smile Problems with Root Canals and Gum Surgery

Dentist have various tools available to help solve common smile problems. These include veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, porcelain (for veneers), posts, inlays, Cerec, dental contouring, and whitening. Now, we uncover a few more for your learning and reading pleasure. (Taken from my book, A Guide to the Perfect Smile.) Root Canals “As painful as a root canal” is a commonly used phrase. But root canal procedures, when done properly, are not painful at all. What causes the need for this procedure? The tiny canals in teeth may...

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Dental Implants Contouring
December 8, 2015
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Solving Common Smile Problems with Dental Contouring and Whitening

We’ve covered some great tools dentists have to fix smile problems. So far we’ve covered veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, porcelain (for veneers), posts, inlays, and Cerec. We continue the discussion here with more tools available for you when considering a new, perfect smile. (Taken from my book, A Guide to the Perfect Smile.) Dental Contouring Contouring is a highly successful, though often overlooked, procedure. Many long, pointed, and chipped teeth can be easily corrected by reshaping those areas, with special diamond-impregnated drills. This sanding and polishing...

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Dental Implants Dentistry
December 8, 2015
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Identifying What Is Seen at Each Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Stage

Below is an excerpt taken from my book, A Guide to the Perfect Smile, where I cover a plethora of information for dentists and patients alike, to learn how to properly identify, classify, and then create the desired smile of a patient’s dream. Types of Smiles So whenever we talk about a smile or a particular smile problem, we first have to decide, when looking at the smile, whether it is at stage I, II, III or IV. However, when we are looking at a particular stage,...

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Classification of Smiles - Cosmetic Dentistry
December 8, 2015
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The Search for a Classification of Smiles – Why It’s Important When Considering Cosmetic Dentistry in Toronto

Understanding the different types of smiles is important when asking for yours. Dentists know this – and now, it’s available for your interest also. You will find this information valuable as you determine what the best course of action for you is – whether it’s porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, or any other cosmetic dentistry procedure. Here’s an excerpt from my book, A Guide to the Perfect Smile, for your reading enjoyment. “Not that long ago, to do the above was a major, and in most...

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June 29, 2015
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The Benefits of Pinhole Gum Surgery

Receding gums are a problem for many Canadians. While the damage they can cause can sound scary, some find the prospect of gum grafting surgery just as terrifying. Fortunately, today there is an alternative called the Chao Pinhole gum surgery technique. At the moment, this ground breaking procedure is still relatively new and not all dentists are trained to perform it. Dr. Ed Philips is one dentist in Toronto who has been trained in this technique and who can offer it to his patients. Why are receding...

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June 29, 2015
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Lumineers: A Simple Way to a Beautiful Smile

Chipped, broken and asymmetrical teeth not only affect the appearance of your smile, but they can have a profound impact one’s self confidence. Until recently, veneers have been the treatment of choice – however today, a newer product on the market called Lumineers is offering patients the same dramatic results but requires much less drastic measures. Lumineers offer a simple and painless process to a perfect smile. Digitally designed to be very thin, these are applied seamlessly over your teeth. In some cases, these are as...

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June 29, 2015
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The Steps to a Same Day Implant

What’s the process for getting a same day implant? Many people ask this question. Traditional implants can take multiple visits over the course of several months, so naturally the idea of having implants completed in one day is quite appealing to many patients. Time arrangements for implants can be a challenge to manage for those having a tough work and home schedule. Or some people may wish to get their implant as quickly as possible to avert feeling awkward in public – especially if the...

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