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COSMETIC SERVICES
If the shape and position of your teeth are fine and you just want them brighter, professional whitening is the most straightforward option.
We offer custom take-home trays with professional-grade whitening gel — the same results as in-office whitening, on your own schedule.
Whitening works on natural tooth enamel and won't change the colour of existing crowns or veneers. If you have restorations in visible areas, we'll factor that into the plan before you start.
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Teeth Whitening
Veneers are thin custom-made shells of dental porcelain bonded to the front surface of your teeth.
They can change the colour, shape, length, and overall look of your smile in one treatment — with results that look completely natural when done well.
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They're well-suited to patients with staining that doesn't respond to whitening, chips or cracks, worn edges, or minor spacing concerns. Two appointments, lasting results.
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Porcelain Veneers
Many patients benefit from combining treatments — in the right order. Here's how the three cosmetic services typically work together when a more complete result is the goal.
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Not every patient needs all three — a consultation is the best way to figure out which treatment, or combination, is right for your situation.
Three elements to your perfect smile
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Start with alignment
If your teeth are crowded, spaced unevenly, or your bite is off, orthodontics is the logical first step. Getting alignment right means any cosmetic work on top of it — veneers, whitening — will look better and last longer. We will refer you to a trusted specialist for a consultation.
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Then address shape
Once alignment is where you want it, veneers can address the shape, size, and surface of individual teeth. Chips, worn edges, staining that won't whiten — veneers handle all of it in a single treatment.
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Finish with colour
Whitening is the final step — bringing the natural teeth up to match or complement any veneers. Done last, it gives you the most even, controlled result. Many patients do whitening on its own as a standalone treatment too.
A note from Dr. Michael Atwood
"Good cosmetic work should look like nothing was done. The goal is a smile that suits you. I take that seriously, and I'll always tell you honestly what I think will achieve the best result for your smile."
Dr. Mike Atwood · General & Cosmetic Dentist · Vista Dental Medicine Hat
