Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance of your smile while preserving or improving your oral health. Whether you’re looking to correct minor flaws or completely transform your smile, we offer several personalized options to help you feel confident and radiant.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a conservative cosmetic treatment that uses tooth-colored resin to repair chips, cracks, discoloration, or minor spacing issues. It’s a quick, painless solution for restoring the natural look of your teeth.
Ideal For:
- Small chips or fractures
- Gaps between teeth
- Discolored or uneven tooth surfaces
- Minor reshaping or length adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions: Dental Bonding
Not at all. Dental bonding is the same as getting a simple filling done.
Bonding typically lasts 5–10 years, depending on oral habits and location in the mouth.
No, bonding material doesn’t respond to whitening. It’s best to whiten your teeth first, then match the bonded areas.
Esthetic Veneers & Crowns
Veneers and crowns offer dramatic smile makeovers. Veneers are thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of your teeth, ideal for enhancing shape, color, and symmetry. Crowns, which cover the entire tooth, are used when additional strength or correction is needed.
Ideal For:
- Stained or discolored teeth that don’t respond to whitening
- Misshapen, worn, or slightly crooked teeth
- Gaps, chips, or fractures
- Teeth previously treated with large fillings or root canals
Frequently Asked Questions: Esthetic Veneers & Crowns
Veneers cover only the front of the tooth and are more conservative. Crowns cover the entire tooth and offer greater strength and protection, especially for compromised teeth.
Porcelain veneers and crowns typically last 10–15 years with good care.
Yes. They’re custom-crafted to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth in color, shape, and translucency.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening is a safe and effective way to brighten your smile. We offer both in-office treatments for fast results and take-home kits for gradual whitening at your convenience.
Options:
- In-Office Whitening: Immediate results in about an hour
- Take-Home Whitening Kits: Custom trays for safe, gradual whitening at home
Frequently Asked Questions: Teeth Whitening
Yes. When supervised by a dentist, whitening is safe and effective. We ensure your gums and enamel are protected throughout the process.
Some temporary sensitivity is normal. We provide desensitizing treatments or toothpaste to manage it.
Most patients see a 3–8 shade improvement. Results vary depending on starting color and cause of discoloration.
Book a cosmetic dentistry consultation
Contact our Richmond office during business hours and we will be happy to help you in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin.