Kelowna Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry

At Mission Creek Dental, we are inspired by how our patient’s lives are changed and improved when we give them the smile they have always dreamed of.  We take the approach of assessing patient’s facial features and natural tooth form to create veneers or crowns that complement the face and do not overpower the existing features.  We do not want to create smiles that look artificial; instead we want our patient’s smiles to be radiant and natural.

Cosmetic dentistry is exciting because it can truly enhance a person’s life.  Even though cosmetic dentistry is elective and often not health related, benefits can be as far reaching as improving self-confidence, improving job prospects, and giving a person a more youthful appearance.  Cosmetic dentistry is used for correcting, or concealing various concerns including stains, misshapen teeth, proportionately small teeth, chips, cracks, gapped teeth, and ragged gum lines, that often diminish a person’s self-confidence in his or her smile. Most patients do not enjoy coming in for a filling, however, getting a smile make-over or enhancement can be life transforming.  Dr. Kim loves making people excited by the transformation of their smile.

Veneers & Crowns

Porcelain veneers are a great option for creating a beautiful smile and disguising teeth that have broken, chipped or discoloured over time. Veneers are also a great solution for patients who are unhappy with the shape or length of their teeth. A veneer is a thin layer of material usually made from porcelain that is custom made to match the shape and colour that best suits the teeth then bonded to existing tooth structure. A veneer is generally used to improve the aesthetics of a tooth or to protect the tooth from damage and can often be an alternative to crowns. The material used is durable but may need to be replaced in the future.

Composite Restorations

Composite (tooth coloured) fillings are used to restore a tooth that has decay, fractures, or cracks. Composites and silver amalgams are materials that are used for dental restoration. Since composite fillings come in a variety of shades they can be easily matched to the colour of the existing teeth and are more aesthetically pleasing for anterior teeth. The treatment is usually placed in one appointment and you may experience sensitivity to hot and cold when the composite fillings are first placed. As with most dental filling material there are advantages and disadvantages. You will be able to discuss with your dentist the option that best suits you.