Cosmetic Dentistry Newmarket at Eagle Family Dentistry

General dentistry keeps your teeth and gums healthy: exams, cleanings, fillings, and treatment of pain or infection. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on appearance — the colour, shape, size and alignment of your teeth — using treatments such as whitening, veneers and bonding. In practice the two overlap: a crown that rebuilds a broken tooth is both restorative and cosmetic. At Eagle Family Dentistry the same general dentists provide both, and cosmetic work is only planned on teeth that are healthy, or as part of a plan that makes them healthy first.

Our cosmetic services include professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding for chips and small gaps, crowns where a tooth needs strength as well as appearance, and smile makeovers that combine treatments in a planned sequence. Where alignment is the issue, Invisalign and other orthodontic treatment provided by our general dentists may be part of the plan, and missing teeth can be addressed with implants or bridges. Your consultation confirms which of these are actually suitable for your teeth — not every treatment suits every smile. That honest matching of treatment to teeth is the basis of Cosmetic Dentistry Newmarket care done properly.

Good candidates are people with healthy gums and no untreated decay who want to change the colour, shape or alignment of their teeth: stained teeth, small chips, worn edges, minor gaps, or one tooth that has always looked different. You should wait — or treat other things first — if you have active gum disease, untreated cavities, or a bite problem that would put new cosmetic work under damaging pressure. Grinding your teeth does not rule you out, but it changes the plan (a night guard is usually part of it). The assessment exists precisely to sort this out honestly.

It depends on what you want to change. Whitening changes colour only, and only of natural enamel — it is the least invasive option and the usual first step. Bonding adds tooth-coloured material to repair a chip, close a small gap or reshape one tooth; it is conservative and done in one visit, but stains more readily than porcelain. Veneers cover the front of the tooth, so they can change colour, shape and size together and resist staining — but enamel is reshaped to place them, which makes them a long-term commitment.

Many plans combine them: whiten first, then match any veneers or bonding to the brighter shade. Your dentist will walk you through which option fits each tooth. Bring your shortlist to the consultation — comparing options for Cosmetic Dentistry Newmarket care against your own teeth is exactly what that visit is for.

Most cosmetic treatments involve little discomfort. Whitening needs no anaesthesia, though some patients notice temporary sensitivity afterwards. For veneers, crowns or bonding on a prepared tooth, local anaesthesia is used so the area is numb while your dentist works. We will never promise a completely pain-free experience — experiences vary — but you can expect each step to be explained in advance, and you can ask for a pause at any point. If dental visits make you anxious, tell us when you book so we can plan an unhurried appointment.

Longevity depends on the treatment and on maintenance. Professional whitening typically lasts from several months to a couple of years before a touch-up, depending on coffee, tea, wine and tobacco habits. Bonding usually serves well for several years before it needs polishing or repair. Porcelain veneers and crowns commonly last a decade or longer with good care. What shortens all of these: grinding without a guard, using teeth as tools, and skipping checkups. At your consultation your dentist will give you a realistic expectation for the specific treatment you are considering. Ask about maintenance at your Cosmetic Dentistry Newmarket consultation — knowing what upkeep a result needs is part of an honest plan.

Usually not. Treatments done purely for appearance are considered elective, so most private plans do not cover them, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) generally does not cover cosmetic dentistry or orthodontics — and dental implants are not part of standard CDCP coverage. Where a treatment also restores function — a crown on a fractured tooth, for instance — coverage may apply in part. CDCP coverage in any case is assessed against your eligibility first and follows the CDCP fee guide, which may not match the clinic’s full fee. Bring your plan details to your visit and we will help you confirm exactly what applies to you before treatment begins.

We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on your individual case: how many teeth are involved, the materials and laboratory work required, and whether any underlying treatment is needed first. After your assessment, your dentist confirms the cost of your recommended plan with you at the visit, before anything begins, and explains the alternatives — including doing the work in stages. You will never be asked to commit to cosmetic treatment without knowing what it involves and what your dentist has confirmed it will cost. That is our commitment for every Cosmetic Dentistry Newmarket treatment plan.

Ask: What exactly would you change about my teeth, and what would you leave alone? Which treatment do you recommend for each tooth, and why? What are the less invasive alternatives? How long should the result last, and what maintenance does it need? What could go wrong, and what happens if it does? And: what will it cost, confirmed in the plan? A dentist who welcomes these questions — and answers them in plain language — is giving you the information a real decision needs. You are also welcome to take the plan away and think it over; cosmetic treatment is elective, and it should never feel rushed.