Perfection, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. However, when it comes to your smile, nothing delights a dentist more than achieving perfect proportions. While this kind of perfection sometimes occurs naturally, bad habits, misfortune, wear, and accidents can often turn a set of pearly whites into a challenge that requires a dentist’s expertise to restore.
But what exactly does a dentist do to create a perfectly proportioned smile? What steps are involved in the process? Keep reading to find out.
Dental Practice
The Canadian Dental Association indicates that trust is “the cornerstone of the dentist-patient relationship.” This is why the dentist with whom you trust your smile will begin all their treatments with the primary objective of achieving optimal dental health.
As part of their role, dentists have a duty of care, an obligation to promote health, and a responsibility to prevent disease, all while respecting your right to choose your treatment options. If you or your dentist believe your smile could be improved, they will identify the underlying issues and recommend healthy, appropriate solutions, either through their own expertise or with the help of a trusted colleague.
Perfect Smile Options
To create a perfectly proportioned smile, your trusted dentist designs a personalized plan for each patient using one or more of the following approaches.
Cosmetic Dentistry This approach deals primarily with the aesthetic or appearance of your teeth. It includes:
teeth whitening to create a more uniform and brighter tooth colour
dental veneers to cover misshapen teeth, gaps, and minor misalignments
cosmetic bonding to replace chips or other imperfections
Restorative Dentistry This approach seeks to bring back function while also improving the appearance. Restorative dentistry includes:
dental crowns to restore teeth while improving shape and matching the colour of surrounding teeth
dental bridges that fill gaps and restore proper bit alignment
dental implants that provide a permanent solution for missing teeth and maintain facial structure and perfect smile proportions
Orthodontics Dental misalignments and bite issues can sometimes be corrected with an Invisalign® orthodontic treatment offered by your dentist. If not, they can refer you to an orthodontist for a more intensive corrective treatment.
Find Your Perfect Smile in Victoria
The team at Sherwood Family Dental Clinic is passionate about protecting and creating perfect smiles in a friendly, relaxed environment. Guided by the Canadian Dental Association’s principles of ethics, we believe that smiles have the power to bring both joy and confidence. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you achieve a smile you’ll love. we offer comprehensive family dental services in our Victoria clinic that include all of the services mentioned above as well as regular tooth cleaning, periodontal disease treatment, and even oral surgery such as wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and bone grafts.
Call us today to learn more about our dentists and dental staff who work together to create the perfect smile for every member of your family.