What is the Timeline for Invisalign Treatment?
Straightening your teeth is a great way to improve your smile. It can also prevent tooth damage and make speaking, breathing and chewing easier. Invisalign treatment is an alternative to traditional metal braces and helps straighten, space and align teeth. Although the treatment has been around for years, many people still have questions about it. This article explores the timeline for Invisalign treatment, discusses cases where it may be essential, and...
How to Prevent Tooth Wear
Teeth play an important role in our health and everyday lives. They allow us to speak, chew and digest food. They also shape our faces and give us confidence-boosting smiles. Effectively preventing tooth wear is one way of ensuring that we maintain the health of our teeth. What is Tooth Wear? Tooth wear is a common condition where there is loss of tooth substance. Sometimes, it happens naturally with age. For example,...
Cosmetic Bonding Explained
Do you feel self-conscious whenever you smile? You may be a candidate for dental bonding. This procedure, also known as cosmetic bonding, can improve your smile if you have minor flaws or damage. Dental bonding is gaining momentum in popularity as a cosmetic dentistry procedure. But what exactly is it, and who would benefit from it? Read on to learn if cosmetic bonding is right for you. What is Dental Bonding? Dental bonding...
Questions to Ask Your Dentist if You Are Considering Dental Implants
If you’re experiencing tooth decay or other issues causing tooth loss, you have a few different choices to improve your comfort and appearance. While many people choose to get dentures or dental bridges, another option to consider is dental implants. However, before deciding to get dental implants, it’s important to understand the procedure and any possible risks. Below, we’ll discuss some of the most common questions about dental implants, so you...
Single-Visit Versus Multiple-Visit Crown Treatment
If you have a tooth that has been severely compromised, your dentist may suggest a dental crown treatment. A dental crown protects a tooth that has weakened from decay or one that is broken or significantly worn down. If you have a filling that comprises more than one half of your tooth, a dental crown may be used for added support. A dental crown may also be used to hold...
Myths About Root Canals and Root Canal Pain
There are several misconceptions about root canals and pain. Root canals are treatments used to fix and save a tooth that has become infected or decayed. During the procedure, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. If you have tooth pain and may require a root canal, it’s important to consider getting information on all your options. Your dentist, root canal specialist, or endodontist can answer many of your...
Why Dental Veneers Are so Popular? Pros and Cons
Porcelain dental veneers have exploded in popularity over the past 10 years. In many cases, dental veneers are a great option to improve the appearance of teeth. If your teeth aren’t perfectly straight, have become discoloured, or have gaps, porcelain veneers may be able to provide a solution to getting the perfect smile that you’ve always wanted. Veneers can also be used to perfect an already-nice smile by improving minor...
The Most Common Procedures Used in Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you ever meet people and wonder why their smiles look so big and bright? The truth is, most people aren’t born with perfect teeth. Cosmetic dentistry procedures can dramatically enhance the appearance and self-esteem of a person by improving the shape and the whiteness of their teeth and as a result, their smile. Over the years, cosmetic teeth procedures have gotten increasingly popular. At Peak Dental Arts, we’ll begin with a...
Peak Dental Arts Covid19 Protocols
As many of you have been keeping up with announcements surrounding the Provinces 4 phase plan to slowly open the province to the general public, so have we. We are sure you have many questions regarding our plans for returning to practice, mainly: 1) When will our offices re-open; We are OPEN! 2) What protocols will be in place when we do resume Our Protocols for your SAFETY Physical Distancing & Your Next Appointment Our offices...
Tips For Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist in Vancouver
Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you and is a big part of making a great first impression. If you’re unhappy with imperfections in your teeth such as chips, cracks or discolouration, cosmetic dentistry will be able to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. There is no judgement here at Peak Dental Arts and we take pride in listening to our patient’s...
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