This is one of my favourite cases. Our goal was to improve the colour and shape of her teeth, in the most subtle way possible. That’s what makes this case so unique. We didn’t want to give her the shock-factor-hollywood-smile. It wouldn’t have fit her personality. SUBTLE BEAUTY is one of the most challenging goals in cosmetic dentistry.

The cosmetic consultation is the basis for success. Before commiting to the veneers, we fabricated a ‘trial smile’ to see what a new smile might do for her. Most importantly, this ‘trial smile’ allows us to communicate our individual interpretation of what is esthetically pleasing. Once confident that we had the same goals. The rest was simple.

She bleached her teeth with a custom home bleaching system to ensure that the core of the tooth was as bright as possible. Veneers are only paper thin; it’s important to ensure that any discolouration does not show through.

As you can see, we achieved a significant colour change as well as a life-like appearance to the veneers. In addition, the shape of the teeth are more uniform in shape and softer in profile.

We can do Hollywood Smiles at York & Bay Dental. However, in this case, her friends will probably think…’Wow, she looks great…I wonder what’s different about her’. THAT’S subtle beauty.

Courtesy of Dr. Brian Yim DDS
For more information on ‘Tooth Whitening’ and ‘Veneers’, visit the Cosmetic Dentistry page.