A great smile for every occasion
	By Dr. Jerry Jesin, Dr. Robert Eisen www.smile-by-design.ca View Dr Jesin and Eisen's profile

     It’s no secret that a smile is an important element of the impression we give to strangers, friends, colleagues, and potential mates. An attractive smile is alluring. It’s one of the most meaningful aesthetic qualities we have. In our culture, more and more people are striving to look and feel their absolute best.

  Unfortunately, if you’ve grown up with unhealthy or unattractive teeth, you may feel compelled to keep your mouth closed. But now, with the advent of modern cosmetic dentistry, there’s another reason to smile; more and more people are realizing that they can achieve the look of their dreams, with teeth that will last a lifetime. In today’s society, rightly or wrongly, appearances matter. But you don’t need to go on a television reality show to look and feel better. Cosmetic dentistry can go a long way in improving your self image by polishing up a crooked, discoloured or aging smile.

  Cosmetic dentists have become experts in “smile enhancement,” drawing on state-of the-art technology to create not only brand new smiles, but also brand new confidence. Dentists today have an arsenal of techniques and materials that not only stop decay and gum disease in their tracks, but also enhance the appearance of natural teeth.

  Whitening your teeth is one of the easiest things that can be done to brighten up your smile and improve your appearance. It can be done at home in a couple of weeks or if it's faster results you're after, Zoom in-office power whitening is now available. Zoom will make your teeth dramatically whiter in little over an hour.

  Porcelain veneers, bonding and invisible braces can change the shape and position of teeth to give you that perfect smile just for you. Implants allow us to replace missing teeth, restoring the natural beauty and function.

  For most of us, the thought of losing our teeth conjures up one single image: dentures floating in a glass. We simply can’t envision replacing those teeth with something that is as comfortable or permanent as the pearly whites we were born with. But, in an age of medical breakthroughs and longer, healthier living, it shouldn’t be surprising that modern dentistry has come up with a better solution: dental implants. In the early 1950’s a Swedish scientist observed that titanium could actually bond to bone - a process called osseointegration. This discovery led to the use of implants. An implant is a permanent tooth replacement, made from titanium, that bonds to the jaw much like the root of the natural tooth. Hundreds of thousands of patients have had missing teeth replaced by implants and they offer an excellent solution for people who have loose, poorly-fitting dentures. With implants there is no longer a need for fixadants and denture adhesives and foods like apples can be eaten with confidence. Today’s advanced technology allows most patients to get dental implants quickly and painlessly, in some cases in one day.

  A beautiful smile is always in style. If you are uneasy about your smile, you owe it to yourself to explore the possibilities of smile enhancing dentistry.