Cosmetic Dentistry
Vancouver, BC
Natural Smile Enhancements That Support Whole-Body Wellness
How Our Approach to Cosmetic Dentistry Is Different
At Enlighten Dental, enhancing your smile goes hand in hand with supporting your overall health. We carefully select materials and techniques that are both effective and biocompatible, so you never have to sacrifice wellness for beauty. This whole-body focus has guided our cosmetic care for more than 40 years.
Comprehensive Smile Design
Every patient's vision for their smile is unique. Whether you're interested in Invisalign® clear aligners, porcelain restorations, or a full mouth reconstruction, our team develops personalized treatment plans that align with your goals. We aim for results that look natural, feel comfortable, and last.
Safe, Biocompatible Materials
Your body's health matters just as much as your smile's appearance. That's why our dentist in Vancouver, BC, offers mercury-free restorations, zirconia implants, and other safe alternatives to traditional materials. These choices help patients achieve lasting cosmetic results with peace of mind.
Precise Digital Technology
Modern cosmetic dentistry is powered by precision. With digital impressions, same-day crowns crafted with CEREC®, and laser-assisted procedures, we can deliver efficient, comfortable, and highly accurate treatments. These tools allow us to streamline care without compromising quality.
An Amazing Cosmetic Dentistry Case
Patient at Enlighten Dental before Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment
Patient at Enlighten Dental after Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment
*The results in the photographs are examples only and do not imply any certainty of the result of a procedure, and all outcomes are subject to the circumstances of the individual patient.
Transform Your Smile
Feeling dissatisfied with the aesthetics of your smile can take a toll on your confidence. Fortunately, our team at Enlighten Dental is ready to help you achieve and maintain a beautiful smile. Dr. Sam Paulos and the team at our Vancouver dentist's office can help you transform the aesthetics of your smile with a cosmetic dentistry plan customized to your needs. Call us to book your consultation with a cosmetic dentist.
A Closer Look at Our Advanced Technology
We believe that pairing experience and education with state-of-the-art technology allows us to provide high-quality care. Our cosmetic dentists in Vancouver use advanced dental materials and technology, such as:
- Biocompatible materials
- CT scans
- CEREC same-day restorations
- 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner and digital impressions
- Fotona LightWalker® laser
- Piezosurgery
- Ozone generator and ozone therapy
- SMART amalgam removal equipment
- Zirconia implants
- Velscope
- Dental lasers
What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Do for Me?
The Enlighten Dental team not only focuses on rejuvenating your teeth and oral functions, but also on how restoring them can improve your overall health and quality of life. Procedures performed by our dentists can achieve benefits like these:
Better Mental/Physical Health
Studies show that smiling causes chemical reactions in your body that can reduce pain, improve your mood, strengthen the immune system, and relieve stress. Not smiling or laughing due to a damaged or lackluster smile can have the opposite effect.
Improved Cosmetic Appearance
A bright, complete smile achieved by our dentists can make you look younger than if you have gaps in your smile or yellowed, discolored teeth. Replacing missing teeth with dental crowns, bridges, or dentures can also fill out your face, avoiding an aged appearance.
Restored Oral Health
Though cosmetic dentistry focuses on the appearance of your smile, it can contribute to better dental health. We can restore decayed teeth with crowns or non-metallic, tooth-colored fillings. We can also straighten teeth with Invisalign aligners and prevent bone loss in the jaw with dental implants.
Concerns That Cosmetic Dentistry Can Treat
This type of dentistry is tailored to each patient's needs. Patients often come to our Vancouver office seeking cosmetic care for the following dental concerns:
Find Out if Cosmetic Dentistry Is Right for You
While we want every patient to achieve the smile of their dreams, not everyone is initially a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. You may be a good candidate if you:
Are in Good Oral Health
Patients must be free of issues like gum disease or tooth decay. This will ensure a healthy foundation for your new smile. Our Vancouver practice offers a variety of treatment options to help you qualify.
Have Cosmetic Concerns
Some treatments, like dental implants, address both functional and cosmetic concerns. However, if you have issues that impact your oral health or function, other dentistry options may be a better fit for you.
The best way to find out whether cosmetic dentistry is right for you is to request a consultation. During your visit, your dentist will examine your mouth and discuss your goals to help determine your eligibility. They will then be able to craft a custom treatment plan to help you achieve the smile of your dreams.
Get started today by contacting us online or by calling our Vancouver dental practice.
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What Does a Holistic Approach to Dental Care Mean?
Basically, a holistic approach means our dentists aim to improve our patients' lives by exploring the connection between oral health issues and chronic illnesses that can affect your entire body. We do this by treating the source of your symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves.
Our Vancouver, BC, dental practice only uses biocompatible dental materials such as zirconium ceramic implants (instead of titanium) to avoid any allergic reactions to metal. Our dentists also safely replace potentially toxic mercury amalgam fillings with tooth-colored composite ones.
We also use innovative techniques such as ozone therapy to destroy bacteria in the mouth and platelet-rich fibrin therapy to promote healing.
Dreaming of a Bright, Healthy Smile?
Contact Enlighten Dental in Vancouver for a Consultation
Why suffer with a smile that makes you look older and less healthy than you really are? Our dentists at Enlighten Dental in Vancouver can use their cosmetic dentistry knowledge to improve every aspect of your smile, from appearance to proper bite function.
Begin your journey by requesting a consultation with one of our dentists. They will go over your dental concerns and discuss how a combination of technology and customized treatments can give you a smile you will be proud to show the world.
Simply fill out our online contact form or give us a call to start the process. We want your teeth and your entire body to be as healthy as possible.
Enlighten Dental was founded more than 40 years ago and proudly serves the people of Vancouver.
Our Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures Include:
Teeth Whitening
The aging process, dark beverages, and tobacco use are just some of the things that can cause your teeth to become stained or yellow. Our professional teeth whitening treatments can brighten your teeth faster and better than whitening products bought in stores. Contact our Vancouver dental clinic about our teeth whitening options.
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Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are a versatile solution to many aesthetic problems. These thin but strong tooth-colored shells are customized to fit directly over front teeth. Veneers can mask flaws such as cracks, chips, breaks, or internal stains that do not respond to whitening treatments. Our veneers are crafted to match the color of your existing teeth.
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CEREC Same-Day Crowns
If we find a decayed tooth or you broke a tooth, a same-day CEREC crown can restore it in one appointment. A precise digital impression of your smile will be sent to our in-house milling machine, where a customized, biocompatible porcelain crown will be crafted while you relax. The crown will be placed on your tooth in about an hour.
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Invisalign Aligners
When worn for 20-22 hours a day, these clear, BPA-free aligners can straighten your teeth discreetly and effectively. Invisalign aligners can be removed at mealtimes and when you brush and floss, making them much more convenient than traditional metal braces.
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Tooth-Colored Fillings
Replacing potentially harmful mercury amalgam fillings with tooth-colored composite fillings is one of Enlighten Dental's specialties. Our dentists are certified to perform SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) to make the removal of toxic mercury from your mouth as safe as possible.
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Dental Implants
Though they're technically not considered a type of cosmetic dentistry, dental implants can do wonders for your appearance. Implants are regarded as the best way to replace missing teeth. Our dentists can surgically place long-lasting ceramic implants into your jawbone, which will securely support high-quality dental restorations like crowns, bridges, or dentures. The implants act as artificial tooth roots that stimulate healthy bone growth. This can prevent jawbone atrophy caused by missing teeth.
Explore Dental ImplantsReplacing Mercury Amalgam Fillings Has Health & Cosmetic Benefits
Metallic fillings that contain mercury are potentially toxic and look visually unappealing. Over time, the metal amalgam can cause structural damage to the surrounding tooth structure. A tooth-colored composite filling will be healthier for your body. These non-metal fillings are customized to blend in with the shade and color of your existing tooth.
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Once you've undergone cosmetic dentistry at our Vancouver office, it's important that you maintain the results with the right care and habits:
Avoid Foods and Drinks That Stain
If you've undergone a teeth whitening procedure, you can extend the results of your new smile by limiting foods and drinks such as coffee and red wine that can stain your teeth. When you indulge in things that can stain, rinse out your mouth with water immediately after to minimize the possibility of discoloration.
Limit or Break Bad Habits
If you receive veneers, a dental crown, or other tooth restoration, breaking bad habits, such as biting your nails or using your teeth to open packages, can help you maintain your results. While made of durable materials, these restorations aren't indestructible and can be damaged without proper care.
Practice Proper Oral Care
Continue to keep up your daily oral hygiene habits after you've completed your desired cosmetic dentistry procedures. Brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing, and attending regular dental checkups are important for several reasons. These routines can prevent oral health issues and keep your smile dazzling.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Cosmetic Dentistry in Vancouver, BC
If the treatment is being recommended purely for cosmetic reasons, most dental insurance providers will not cover this form of dentistry. Some procedures, like tooth-colored fillings and dental crowns, can be considered medically necessary or restorative in nature. In those cases, your insurance should cover some or all of the treatment. We will verify your coverage before treatment begins to maximize your benefits.
Treatments like porcelain veneers or teeth whitening are virtually painless. For other treatments like fillings and crowns, your cosmetic dentist will numb the area with a local anesthetic to ensure you do not feel any pain during the procedure. Our Vancouver dental practice also offers sedation options to help you remain relaxed and comfortable during your treatment.
