Cosmetic Dentistry in Scarborough
Enhance Your Smile While Keeping It Looking Like You.
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If you want to brighten your teeth, improve their shape, close small gaps, or create a more balanced smile, Dentistry at Sullivan offers cosmetic dentistry in Scarborough tailored to your goals.
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Personalized Smile Planning
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Natural-Looking Results
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Multiple Cosmetic Treatment Options
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Convenient Scarborough Location
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Flexible Hours
7 days a week call answering
Emergency Dental Care
same day appointment
Consultation
Free consultation available
Convenient Location
accessible by public transit
Special appointment
fixable scheduling for students
What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Improve?
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your smile. Depending on your teeth and overall oral health, treatment may address:
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Tooth discoloration and staining
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Chipped or worn teeth
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Uneven tooth shape or edges
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Small gaps between teeth
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Tooth alignment
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Tooth proportions and symmetry
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Overall smile appearance
Cosmetic treatment can involve one tooth or several, depending on what you want to change. The right option depends on the condition of your teeth, your goals, and the result you are hoping to achieve.
For additional information, the Ontario Dental Association's guide to cosmetic dentistry explains how cosmetic treatments may address the color, shape, size, position, alignment, and overall appearance of teeth.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Right for You?
Cosmetic dentistry is not about choosing the most extensive treatment available. It is about finding an appropriate way to address what you would like to change while keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
You may be a candidate for cosmetic treatment if you are concerned about:
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Stains or discoloration
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Minor chips or imperfections
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Uneven-looking teeth
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Small spaces between teeth
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Crooked or crowded teeth
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The overall shape or balance of your smile
If you have untreated cavities, gum problems, significant tooth damage, or other oral health concerns, those may need to be addressed before elective cosmetic treatment.
If cavities, gum concerns, or other oral health issues need attention first, you can explore our general dentistry services
Which Cosmetic Treatment Fits Your Smile Goals?
Explore Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments in Scarborough
Dentistry at Sullivan offers several approaches to cosmetic smile improvement, including teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign, and smile makeovers.
Professional Teeth Whitening
If tooth discoloration or staining is your primary concern, professional teeth whitening in Scarborough may be an option worth discussing.
Whitening is designed to brighten natural teeth and reduce certain types of discoloration. The appropriate approach depends on the condition of your teeth and the type of staining present.
Porcelain Veneers
For more significant changes to tooth shape, color, or certain cosmetic imperfections, porcelain veneers may be considered when clinically appropriate.
Veneers are thin, custom-made restorations designed to improve the visible appearance of selected teeth. They may be used for concerns involving color, shape, chips, or certain gaps.
An assessment is important because veneers are not the right solution for every cosmetic concern.
Invisalign
If the main concern is crooked or crowded teeth, Invisalign treatment in Scarborough may be considered instead of altering otherwise healthy tooth structure.
Clear aligners gradually move teeth toward planned positions and may be appropriate for certain alignment concerns.
Smile Makeover
When several cosmetic concerns need to be addressed together, a personalized smile makeover can bring multiple treatments into one coordinated plan.
Depending on your needs, this may involve treatments such as whitening, veneers, bonding, or orthodontic treatment.
What Can You Expect at a Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation?
Your consultation starts with your smile goals. You may already know exactly what you want to change, or you may feel that your smile could look better but aren't sure which treatment would help.
At Dentistry at Sullivan, Dr. Sepideh Maleki and the dental team take the time to understand what you're looking for, assess your smile and oral health, and talk through suitable options.
You can expect to discuss:
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What you'd like to change — such as staining, chips, gaps, uneven teeth, or tooth shape.
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What is realistically achievable — based on your teeth, gums, bite, and existing dental work.
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Which treatments may suit you — including whitening, bonding, veneers, Invisalign, or a combination.
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What each option involves — including expected benefits, limitations, and treatment considerations.
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What happens next — so you can decide whether and how you want to move forward.
The goal is not to push you toward a particular cosmetic procedure. It's to help you understand your options and choose an approach that makes sense for your smile.
Get in touch with our team to learn more.
Can Cosmetic Dentistry Still Look Natural?
Cosmetic dentistry does not have to mean an overly white or artificial-looking smile.
A natural-looking result depends on more than tooth color. Tooth shape, size, proportions, alignment, existing teeth, and the overall balance of your smile can all affect how the finished result looks.
For some patients, a subtle improvement may be enough. Others may want a more noticeable change.
The goal is to create improvements that complement your existing smile rather than making every tooth look identical.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Take?
There is no single timeline for cosmetic dentistry because different treatments involve different processes.
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Teeth whitening: Treatment time depends on the whitening approach selected.
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Dental bonding: Can be relatively straightforward for suitable minor cosmetic concerns.
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Veneers: Typically involve assessment, planning, preparation, and placement.
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Invisalign: Works progressively through a series of clear aligners.
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Smile makeovers: The timeline depends on the treatments included and how they are sequenced.
Once your treatment needs have been assessed, the dental team can explain what your individual timeline may look like.
How Much Does Cosmetic Dentistry in Scarborough Cost?
The cost of cosmetic dentistry varies because every smile and treatment plan is different.
Factors that can influence the cost include:
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Type of cosmetic treatment
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Number of teeth involved
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Materials used
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Complexity of treatment
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Number of procedures required
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Existing dental work
For example, professional whitening and veneers involve very different treatment processes, while a smile makeover may combine several services.
A consultation allows the dental team to discuss suitable options and provide a clearer estimate based on your individual treatment plan.
