Cosmetic Dentistry
Composite fillings and bonding
Dental bonding is a technique that has been used in cosmetic dentistry for many years and can transform your smile in just a single visit. The process involves the skillful/artistic use of the correct amount and color of "dental composite", which is a mouldable material with a paste-like consistency made from acrylic resins and a variety of fillers, depending on the type used. Bonding is used for a variety of cosmetic dental procedures, including:
- Filling dental cavities - "white fillings"
- Replacing metal or amalgam (silver fillings)
- Repairing broken and chipped teeth
- Closing gaps between teeth (diastemas)
- Reshaping teeth
- Smile makeovers - composite veneers (although porcelain veneers are the better option for this)
Invisible Braces
These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movement that Dr. Gavin plans out for you.
Orthodontics
Dental braces are a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct teeth that are crowded, crooked, protruding, out of alignment or have irregular spacing. By moving the teeth into the ideal position, dental braces help to create a healthier bite and more attractive smile for both children and adults.
Veneers
In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer, composite and dental porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory, and later bonded to the tooth. Some veneers can even be placed with no needles and no drilling. Ask Dr. Gavin about your choices.
Zoom Whitening
Zoom!, offers the best cosmetic teeth whitening available. Of all the dental whitening treatments (laser teeth whitening, whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, whitening gel and trays, and more), nothing whitens better or faster. Get an average of 8 shades whiter in just 45 minutes with Zoom!'s innovative teeth bleaching system. Zoom! has been clinically proven to be safe and effective and many dentists consider whitening the safest cosmetic dental procedure available.
Dr. Gavin has been whitening for 20 years. He has used Zoom from its inception. He personally uses Zoom and recommends it to almost all of his patients. Please call us to schedule a complimentary "smile assessment" to see if you are a candidate for this treatment.