I am happy to announce that we have introduced Invisalign at Cherry Blossom Dentistry. Invisalign straightens your teeth using a custom made, virtually invisible series of aligners made just for you. The aligners fit right over your teeth and are made of smooth, comfortable plastic. They resemble whitening trays in appearance but that’s where the similarity ends. Each set of aligners incrementally shifts teeth into a desired position using smooth, gentle forces. With invisalign there are no brackets and wires bonded to your teeth and the removable aligners allow for ease of brushing and flossing throughout your treatment. Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks and then you simply switch to the next set.
One of the most innovative aspects of Invisalign is that a digitized treatment plan is created using a model of your teeth. You will be able to see what the aligners will be able to achieve during your treatment on a computer image before you even commit to start.
We offer complimentary Invisalign consultations. I review the entire process, risk, benefits, fees, and show you a set of aligners and before and after case photos.
I am very excited to be an Invisalign provider. I consider it a revolutionary alternative to conventional braces and I am confident in what it can offer to my patients.
We are very excited to announce that we have been voted Best Dentist in the 2012 Readers Choice Awards. We are honoured to have received this award for the 2nd year in a row and we wanted to thank the entire Bloor West community for their continued support.
I am happy and excited to report to all of our patients, colleagues and friends that my husband and I are expecting our second child any day now. My daughter is eagerly waiting to meet her new sibling and start her new role as big sister.
Thank you for your continuos support!
A large portion of the population experiences some degree of dental fear or anxiety. Some people have such a serious phobia that they avoid treatment unless they are in pain or have an emergency. Unfortunately this can lead to unpleasant treatment at every visit since more serious dental problems may have developed than if the patient were comfortable enough to come in for preventative care on a regular basis. Managing dental fear and anxiety is an integral part of our jobs as clinicians. If you do not have a pleasant experience with us, we can cause fears to persist or even worsen.
Many people suffer from sensitive teeth. It is often described as anything from a mild discomfort to a sharp pain on the surfaces of the teeth, usually triggered by hot, cold, sweet, and sour foods or drinks. It can happen at any age and to anyone. The pain from sensitive teeth is caused by exposed areas on the teeth not protected by enamel, such as the root surfaces. Dentin, which lies below enamel and covers the entire tooth, including root surfaces, is less tolerant and less resistant to environmental changes than enamel. Enamel provides insulation to the tooth that dentin does not. Fluid movement within the dentin produces nerve impulses in the tooth when we eat and drink which can translate as pain and sensitivity.
