Veneers near Richmond Hill

Why Richmond Hill patients come to Aurora

People rarely choose veneers on impulse. Most want time to look at shades, ask questions and think it over. That often means a consultation, then a second visit after you have slept on it. From the west side of Richmond Hill near Bathurst Street, cut over to Yonge Street and head north into Aurora; turn right on Wellington Street East and park at our door. Saturday times, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., let you come without taking time off work.

Dr. Bita Tahghighi, one of our dentists, has advanced training in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, including a Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry at UCLA. Whoever you see, you get a written estimate before any work begins. We bill all insurance plans directly, though plans often pay little toward work done only for looks, so we check first.

Veneers or dental bonding in Richmond Hill: which fits your goal?

Porcelain veneers and dental bonding solve some of the same problems in different ways. Veneers are thin lab-made shells. They need a thin layer of enamel removed, they hold their shade well, and they can change several teeth at once. Bonding is resin shaped right on the tooth, often in one visit and with little or no enamel removed. It is quicker to repair but stains and wears sooner.

A simple way to think about it: bonding often suits one chipped edge or a small gap, while veneers often suit bigger changes across the smile. Many people end up with a mix, and some need neither once they see what whitening or straightening can do.

Questions worth asking at your consultation

A good veneer consultation is a two-way conversation. Bring your questions, and consider these:

• How much enamel would each option remove from my teeth?
• Should I whiten first, so new work matches a lighter shade?
• Do I grind at night, and would I need a night guard?
• How will the new teeth look next to my older fillings or crowns?
• What upkeep will this need over the years?

Timing veneers around a big event

If you are planning ahead for a wedding, a graduation or a performance at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, start early. Porcelain veneers involve a preparation visit, time while the lab makes them, then a fitting. Whitening, if you want it, comes first. Leaving a few months gives room to adjust anything before the day. Bonding can be faster, but it still helps to leave time for a follow-up polish.