The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

There are many benefits with cosmetic dentistry; however the most important benefit is how you are going to feel with a beautiful smile. A great smile is one of the biggest self-esteem boosters there is. With this in mind, it is no wonder that so many people are choosing cosmetic dentistry. With so many benefits and options in cosmetic dentistry, it is easy to find the right procedure for your needs. Here is a list of the benefits of cosmetic dentistry:

1. More self-confidence and a healthy smile bring a boost to anyone’s self-esteem. It is proven that a person appears more self-confident when they smile, especially a healthy, beautiful smile.

2. Long lasting dental treatments such as implants and porcelain veneers or crowns will result in less necessary dental work in the future.

3. Whiter, brighter teeth create a glow of confidence and appeal.

4. Less embarrassing moments from smiles that are less than beautiful. There is nothing more embarrassing than laughing at a funny joke at a business meeting and having people cringing at your teeth due to decay and stains.

5. A beautiful smile is the best and most important benefit. There is nothing like a great smile and a healthy feeling in your mouth.

Cosmetic dentistry includes so much more than whitening your teeth. Here are a few different procedures that are done to create the beautiful smile you are looking for:

• Porcelain Veneers and Crowns: all-porcelain restorations that are customized to the “whiteness”   that you want to achieve. They are used to correct rotations, close spaces and cover imperfections in your enamel
• Dental implants: a permanent tooth replacement solution that looks just like a natural tooth
• Dental Bridges: an all-porcelain bridge is another tooth replacement option when an implant is not possible
• Braces: used to reposition teeth.
• Dental Bonding: tooth coloured resin is applied to the teeth to fill in cavities or close spaces
• Teeth Whitening: uses a bleaching process to whiten teeth for brighter smile

With all the options available in cosmetic dentistry, it is important to look at what the best treatment is to achieve your goal. We offer a complementary cosmetic consultation with one of our Treatment Coordinators to explain the procedures available and help you choose a treatment plan that is most ideal to meet your expectations.

Whatever treatment option you choose, remember that cosmetic dentistry is only the beginning of a healthy smile. It must be maintained with regularly scheduled visits with your hygienist at the interval best recommended to maintain good oral health and a long lasting smile.

The Truth About Candy

Many of us remember growing up being told that candy was the mortal enemy to our teeth. It was something to be avoided if we didn’t want a mouthful of cavities. The truth is, however, that candy may be no worse at causing cavities than many of the other foods we enjoy.

We’ve all heard that candy is bad for our teeth. Parents often provide their children with fruits, health snacks, and other substitutes for candy. Surprisingly, these snacks can be just as bad or worse than the candy they replace.

Cavities are caused by bacteria which work, live, and play within our mouths. These bacteria feast on food left on teeth after meals. The bacteria produce acid as a by-product of their feasting. It is this acid which eats into tooth enamel creating cavities. Surprisingly, bacteria can use other foods just as efficiently as they can use candy to create this cavity causing acid . In fact, any food containing carbohydrates can be utilized by bacteria. This includes foods such as potato chips, crackers, and breads as well as fruits, peanut butter, and pasta.

In fact, many of the snacks which we think are healthy can actually be very damaging to teeth . These include foods which tend to get stuck to teeth where they provide a constant source of carbohydrates for bacteria to use in creating acid. Raisins, for example, tend to get stuck on teeth providing a long term feast for bacteria. Likewise, peanut butter also tends to get stuck on teeth long after we eat also providing a source of carbohydrates for bacteria to feed on.

So if candy is no worse or better at causing cavities than other foods, why the bad rap when it comes to candy ? One reason may be that although candy provides the body with sugar (an energy source), candy does not provide the body with other nutrients vital to the proper growth of young bodies. By constantly eating candy, young children may not be getting enough of the foods that provide them with needed proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

If you chose to let your children have candy, what are some of the things that you can do to ensure that your kids enjoy candy without getting a mouthful of cavities?

The key is moderation and balance. Just as any substance eaten in excess can lead to problems, so can eating too much candy. Make sure your children are in the habit of brushing their teeth after eating candy. Brushing is also necessary after they eat other between-meal snacks. Another excellent way to reduce your children’s craving for candy is to provide other foods as snacks, like fruits, nuts, and yogurt. Remember, however, that kids need to brush after eating these snacks as well in order to prevent cavities. With a little education, a little moderation, and proper brushing after eating, your children can enjoy candy without ruining their teeth.

Top 10 Reasons to Smile

Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness.


1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive.
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in.

2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.


3. Smiling is Contagious
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.


4. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you’ll be better able to take action.

5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?


7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don’t go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you’ll look younger and feel better.

9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.


10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It’s hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that “Life is Good!” Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.

A Personal Note from Dr. Raj Singh

I started Vitality Dentistry with the purpose of helping people change their lives through the transformation of their smiles. I developed my dental practice around the belief that modern dentistry has the power to change lives for the better. Not only can it improve one's health, but it can also help people become more outgoing and more social. A beautiful smile can improve relationships, increase incomes and even help in landing that new job. Emotional health also improves - people become happier and prouder of their new smiles.

Since obtaining my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) back in 1985, I've worked very hard at developing my skills and technological capabilities in order to be able to help people improve their dental health in the most efficient and effective manner possible. I was among the first to complete the Mini-Residency in Osseo-Integration at the University of Toronto in order to perform both the surgical and restorative phases of Implant Dentistry. I was one of the first in the world to be trained in performing computer guided dental implants, commonly known as "Teeth in an Hour". I was also the first dentist in North America to implement CEREC technology (used to create porcelain restorations that are available to patients in a single visit).

I attend every major dental conference and seminar on an ongoing basis. I belong to “dental think tanks” that discuss new technologies and procedures and provide feedback on their usefulness and effectiveness. Whenever I see an opportunity in the advancement of modern dentistry, I always investigate the procedure or the technology to see how it might benefit our patients and our practice. If it's beneficial, I adopt it immediately. I've invested more money in dental technologies, procedures and training than any dental practice that I am aware of. I do it willingly - in order to take full advantage of all that is available in modern dentistry. My objective is always to provide my patients with the highest levels of compassionate, uncompromising, state-of-the-art care and service available.

So if you're in Unionville, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Toronto or the greater Toronto area (GTA), I welcome the opportunity to speak to you about what is possible with modern day cosmetic, implant and neuromuscular dentistry. Please contact my office at 905-479-7777 to set-up a no obligation consultation.

It never hurts to get a second opinion. My team and I can give you options that you may not be aware of. After all, the best decision is made when you have all the facts and options available to you.