Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? There are many procedures that we can do to improve the shape, colour, orientation or proximity of your teeth.
Whitening
Whitening can be done to make your teeth several shades lighter. Whitening is done by treating your teeth with Carbamide Peroxide or Hydrogen Peroxide. There are several different ways that these Peroxides can be applied to your teeth, each with its own pros and cons. The key is to apply the material in sufficient strength and for sufficient time to allow the Peroxide to have the desired effect on the teeth.
Whitening toothpastes do not stay in contact with your teeth long enough to have the desired “bleaching effect”. In most cases, these toothpastes are working by removing stains from your teeth. This may be effective over the short term, but in the long-term, whitening toothpastes are too abrasive and will damage your enamel, possibly resulting in yellower teeth.
Whiten Your Smile Now
Zoom and other so-called instant whitening treatments can work, but have a number of pitfalls. All whitening procedures have the potential to cause tooth sensitivity, but this is particularly so for instant, or in-office treatments. The sensitivity that you could get occurs all at one time, and can therefore be much more severe. Zoom whitening can also be very impressive initially, but fade to a lesser effect in hours or days. This is because some of the initial “whitening” that occurs with Zoom is actually due to dehydration of your teeth, or loss of moisture. When your teeth rehydrate, the chalky white appearance disappears, and you may be disappointed by the darkening that occurs.
Crest Whitestrips can be effective at whitening teeth, but are limited due to the small area that they cover, and the difficulty that some people have making them stay in place. We sometimes recommend them to patients with sensitive teeth as a trial to ensure that they are able to tolerate the whitening process.
Our preferred method of whitening is Nite White whitening, using custom trays that are fashioned to fit your teeth exactly, and Carbamide Peroxide gel, that is used in the custom trays while you sleep. We have almost 30 years of experience using this method and have found it to be the most effective, and safest, method to whiten your teeth. We take impressions of your teeth so that the custom trays can be made, then your dentist will go through full instructions for their use, as well as precautions regarding any potential problems that you might have during the course of treatment. You wear the gel-filled trays every night for 2 weeks to get the ultimate benefit from the treatment. Should you have any sensitivity, this method allows us to deal with it as you go along, and not allow it to become serious.
Invisalign
Do you have crooked teeth, but aren’t interested in brackets and wires? Do you long for a straighter smile without the hassle and years of commitment to traditional braces?
For a gorgeous smile with beautifully straight teeth, Invisalign is an effective treatment option. Straight teeth can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile, but proper alignment of your teeth can do more than just improve your appearance. When your teeth are not positioned properly, other long-term health issues can occur:
- Difficulty brushing and flossing, leading to an increased risk of decay and gum disease
- Chewing difficulty due to Malocclusion (improper bite)
- Micro cracks or chips in the teeth
- TMJ symptoms (jaw joint pain, etc)
Invisalign treatment includes a series of clear, customized aligners that you wear in intervals to gently straighten your teeth. The aligners are designed of clear, dental-grade plastic and are made to fit snugly over your teeth. And because Invisalign aligners are clear, they are virtually undetectable – no one has to know you are undergoing treatment!
Straighten Your Smile Today Now
Like most restorative and cosmetic treatments, there is no magic a dentist can perform without the patient’s help. Your Invisalign results are dependent on your commitment to treatment. Invisalign aligners need to be worn more than 22 hours per day to be effective, and should only be removed while eating or caring for your teeth. With your dedication, you can have a straighter, healthier, more eye-pleasing smile in about one year.
If you are interested, call today for a FREE consultation
with Dr. Bohay.
Porcelain Veneers
Have you ever wondered how celebrities get those perfect Hollywood smiles? Most were not born that way, but had improvements made to their teeth by their dentist. Porcelain veneers can be bonded to your teeth to improve the shape and colour of your teeth, or to close gaps between your teeth. Minimal shaping is done to your teeth to prepare them for the veneers, and then an impression is taken and sent to our Dental Lab. The technicians there work with your dentist to fashion porcelain veneers that will give your teeth the perfect shape and colour for you. Your dentist will bond the veneers onto your existing teeth permanently, giving you the teeth you have always wanted.
Bioclear Method using White Fillings
White fillings, or composite resin fillings, can improve the shape of your teeth, or repair gaps or minor chips. Using the Bioclear method, we can close the gaps near your gum line (“the dark triangles”) that occur when your gums recede, giving your teeth and mouth a more youthful appearance. Dr. Malloch has studied at the Bioclear Training Centre in Tacoma, Washington to learn this technique. Please see our Case Study Photos for examples of this treatment.
Ask Us About Bioclear
Gum Contouring
Even the whitest, straightest teeth can appear flawed if your gums appear unhealthy or uneven. A beautiful smile needs balance, proportion, and eye-pleasing contours. If your gums are preventing your smile from being all it can be, we can perfect their appearance with gum contouring treatment, using a Diode soft-tissue laser. The laser makes gum contouring a quick, effective, and virtually pain-free cosmetic treatment. Recovery time is minimal, as the soft tissues of the gums begin healing while the treatment is performed. In very little time, you can have balanced, healthy-looking gums that perfectly frame your teeth and improve the overall appearance of your smile.
Restore Your Smile With Gum Contouring
Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? There are many procedures that we can do to improve the shape, colour, orientation or proximity of your teeth.
Whitening
Whitening can be done to make your teeth several shades lighter. Whitening is done by treating your teeth with Carbamide Peroxide or Hydrogen Peroxide. There are several different ways that these Peroxides can be applied to your teeth, each with its own pros and cons. The key is to apply the material in sufficient strength and for sufficient time to allow the Peroxide to have the desired effect on the teeth.
Whitening toothpastes do not stay in contact with your teeth long enough to have the desired “bleaching effect”. In most cases, these toothpastes are working by removing stains from your teeth. This may be effective over the short term, but in the long-term, whitening toothpastes are too abrasive and will damage your enamel, possibly resulting in yellower teeth.
Zoom and other so-called instant whitening treatments can work, but have a number of pitfalls. All whitening procedures have the potential to cause tooth sensitivity, but this is particularly so for instant, or in-office treatments. The sensitivity that you could get occurs all at one time, and can therefore be much more severe. Zoom whitening can also be very impressive initially, but fade to a lesser effect in hours or days. This is because some of the initial “whitening” that occurs with Zoom is actually due to dehydration of your teeth, or loss of moisture. When your teeth rehydrate, the chalky white appearance disappears, and you may be disappointed by the darkening that occurs.
Whiten Your Smile Now
Crest Whitestrips can be effective at whitening teeth, but are limited due to the small area that they cover, and the difficulty that some people have making them stay in place. We sometimes recommend them to patients with sensitive teeth as a trial to ensure that they are able to tolerate the whitening process.
Our preferred method of whitening is Nite White whitening, using custom trays that are fashioned to fit your teeth exactly, and Carbamide Peroxide gel, that is used in the custom trays while you sleep. We have almost 30 years of experience using this method and have found it to be the most effective, and safest, method to whiten your teeth. We take impressions of your teeth so that the custom trays can be made, then your dentist will go through full instructions for their use, as well as precautions regarding any potential problems that you might have during the course of treatment. You wear the gel-filled trays every night for 2 weeks to get the ultimate benefit from the treatment. Should you have any sensitivity, this method allows us to deal with it as you go along, and not allow it to become serious.
Invisalign
Do you have crooked teeth, but aren’t interested in brackets and wires? Do you long for a straighter smile without the hassle and years of commitment to traditional braces?
For a gorgeous smile with beautifully straight teeth, Invisalign is an effective treatment option. Straight teeth can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile, but proper alignment of your teeth can do more than just improve your appearance. When your teeth are not positioned properly, other long-term health issues can occur:
- Difficulty brushing and flossing, leading to an increased risk of decay and gum disease
- Chewing difficulty due to Malocclusion (improper bite)
- Micro cracks or chips in the teeth
- TMJ symptoms (jaw joint pain, etc)
Invisalign treatment includes a series of clear, customized aligners that you wear in intervals to gently straighten your teeth. The aligners are designed of clear, dental-grade plastic and are made to fit snugly over your teeth. And because Invisalign aligners are clear, they are virtually undetectable – no one has to know you are undergoing treatment!
Like most restorative and cosmetic treatments, there is no magic a dentist can perform without the patient’s help. Your Invisalign results are dependent on your commitment to treatment. Invisalign aligners need to be worn more than 22 hours per day to be effective, and should only be removed while eating or caring for your teeth. With your dedication, you can have a straighter, healthier, more eye-pleasing smile in about one year.
If you are interested, call today for a FREE consultation
Porcelain Veneers
Have you ever wondered how celebrities get those perfect Hollywood smiles? Most were not born that way, but had improvements made to their teeth by their dentist. Porcelain veneers can be bonded to your teeth to improve the shape and colour of your teeth, or to close gaps between your teeth. Minimal shaping is done to your teeth to prepare them for the veneers, and then an impression is taken and sent to our Dental Lab. The technicians there work with your dentist to fashion porcelain veneers that will give your teeth the perfect shape and colour for you. Your dentist will bond the veneers onto your existing teeth permanently, giving you the teeth you have always wanted.
Improve Your Smile Today
Bioclear Method using White Fillings
White fillings, or composite resin fillings, can improve the shape of your teeth, or repair gaps or minor chips. Using the Bioclear method, we can close the gaps near your gum line (“the dark triangles”) that occur when your gums recede, giving your teeth and mouth a more youthful appearance. Dr. Malloch has studied at the Bioclear Training Centre in Tacoma, Washington to learn this technique. Please see our Case Study Photos for examples of this treatment.
Ask Us About Bioclear
Gum Contouring
Even the whitest, straightest teeth can appear flawed if your gums appear unhealthy or uneven. A beautiful smile needs balance, proportion, and eye-pleasing contours. If your gums are preventing your smile from being all it can be, we can perfect their appearance with gum contouring treatment, using a Diode soft-tissue laser. The laser makes gum contouring a quick, effective, and virtually pain-free cosmetic treatment. Recovery time is minimal, as the soft tissues of the gums begin healing while the treatment is performed. In very little time, you can have balanced, healthy-looking gums that perfectly frame your teeth and improve the overall appearance of your smile.
Restore Your Smile With Gum Contouring
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