Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry
Many of our dentists have attended the Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies. (www.lvidocs.com) Dentists travel from all over the world to take courses in cosmetic dentistry and neuromuscular occlusion. The cosmetic training provides insight to stive for excellence in restorative dentistry. The neuromuscular occlusion courses provide training in jaw and TMJ treatments. (see neuromuscular info on Trimac Site). Some of our dentists are also members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (www.aacd.com). Below are some frequently asked questions regarding cosmetic dentistry. We hope they help you to understand some of the commonly asked questions. To see some of the cases performed at Trimac Dental Centre then visit the smile makeover page of our website.

1. Can Cosmetic Dentistry fix spaces between my teeth?
Yes, there are a number of cosmetic treatment alternaties such as veneers, crowns, and bonding that can be used to close unwanted spaces.

2. Will Cosmetic Dentistry restore teeth that are dull, dark, or stained?
The colour of your teeth can be dramaically enhanced with CD.

3. Can Cosmetic Dentistry fix crooked, misshaped, or out of line teeth?
Your dentist can shape the teeth using different procedures to make teeth appear less crooked. By placing a porcelain type restoration the direction of the tooth can be significantly altered.

4. Will Cosmetic Dentistry alter the smile if I show too much gum tissue?
There are some gum procedures that make it possible to remove some of the gum tissue to make the teeth appear longer.

5. Can Cosmetic Dentistry fix gums that are irregularly shaped, higher on some teeth, lower on others?
In most instances the gums can be altered using a laser to enhance your smile.

6. Can Cosmetic Dentistry change teeth that are too small or too large?
Yes, tooth width and height can sometmes be altered depending on the space involved. There is a standard for tooth size called the golden mean. This mean allows us to evaluate peoples' smiles from a proportionality standpoint to make the teeth appear esthetically pleasing.

7. Can Cosmetic Dentistry alter the way teeth slant one way or another?
Yes you can make the top crown portion of the tooth appear straight even if the roots are still not aligned.

8. Can silver filling be removed and replaced with a more attractive type of filling?
Yes, large silver fillings can be replaced using porcelain onlays to give a refreshing appearance.

9. Is it possible to change the midline of your two front teeth centered with your face and nose using Cosmetic Dentistry?
The midline can be moved using cosmetic dentistry or with conventional orthodontic tooth movement.

10. Can Cosmetic Dentistry smooth the edges of your canines to correct teeth that are too pointy or too flat?
Yes, the shape and size of most teeth can be altered with cosmetic dentistry.

11. Will Cosmetic Dentistry fix teeth that have the biting edges worn down?
Yes the youthful appearance of the teeth can be enhanced by restoring the length to the proper proportion.

12. Can Cosmetic Dentistry be used if any of your teeth are missing?
Yes, missing teeth can be filled in with bridges and or implants to enhance the function and esthetics of the smile.

Ask your Dentist any of the above questions to help communicate your wishes. The answer is probably YES!