Dental Crowns

Dental crowns provide an excellent solution for restoring damaged teeth, especially when a tooth needs more extensive repair than a filling can offer. By covering the entire tooth above the gum line, a dental crown not only restores strength but also enhances the tooth’s natural appearance. For instance, crowns are frequently applied to reinforce a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment or the removal of significant decay, which otherwise could leave the tooth unstable.

When it comes to teeth in or near the front of the mouth, most dentists recommend porcelain or ceramic crowns. These materials are ideal because they closely match the color of the patient’s natural teeth. Furthermore, each crown is custom-built to mirror the shape and size of the natural tooth, ensuring that once it is cemented into place, it blends seamlessly with the surrounding teeth.

Dental Veneers

Our cosmetic dentistry in Toronto provides dental veneers that aims to restore the appearance of damaged or discoloured teeth. Unlike caps or crowns, veneers only focus on the exterior of the teeth that are visible when we smile. We place veneers, thin shells, on the surface of a prepared tooth. We prepare the tooth by removing a small amount of its surface, approximately one millimeter, to create space for the veneer. Veneers come in different colours to match the natural shade of your teeth, and they are durable and resistant to decay when applied correctly.

Note that veneers require etching of your natural teeth before application, making them irreversible. However, you can restore them if they sustain damage. To avoid damaging your veneers, you should avoid biting into hard surfaces and using your front teeth for activities such as nail-biting. If your dentist gives you temporary veneers while you wait for your custom ones, be careful when eating, as they are not bonded to your teeth permanently and can come off with enough pressure.

Dental Bridges

Missing teeth can have a significant impact on your daily life beyond just the ability to chew and eat nutritious foods. It can affect the shape of your face, the way you talk, and your confidence when interacting with others. Dental disease and sports-related injuries are the most common reasons for losing teeth. Fortunately, there are solutions available for those who want to restore the functionality and appearance of their smiles. At our cosmetic dentistry in Toronto, we offer bridges as one of those solutions, and we can help build the right one for you.

Teeth Whitening

At Southcity Dental, we offer Spa Dent Naturals to our patients for a brighter-looking smile. This tooth whitening treatment is popular among our patients and here are six reasons why you should consider it for your next appointment: 

1. Cost-effective:  It is more affordable than other tooth-whitening options, whether in-office or take-home trays.

2. Time-saving: You can have your whitening treatment and routine dental cleaning done simultaneously at your next appointment. Your teeth will be 2-8 shades whiter in as little as 15 minutes.

3. Quick results: You can enjoy maximum whitening results within 2-4 sessions which can be done over 2 days. Get rid of stains that have accumulated over the years.

4. Easy touch-ups: Depending on your lifestyle, you may need touch-ups every 2-9 months to target new stains. Only one session is needed for touch-ups.

5. Sensitivity-free: You don’t have to worry about increased sensitivity during the treatment. Potassium nitrate helps eliminate this.

6. Safe for existing dental work: You can have tooth whitening even on areas with crowns, caps, and veneers to help bring back their original color.

Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic bonding, also known as dental bonding or composite bonding, is a dental procedure used to improve the appearance of teeth by repairing chips, cracks, gaps, or discoloration. It involves applying a tooth-colored composite resin material to the surface of the tooth and shaping it to achieve the desired cosmetic result.