Why You Need a Consultation Before Cosmetic Dentistry?

1. To Make Sure Your Gums and Teeth Are Healthy First

Gum disease, cavities, cracks, or infections must be treated before cosmetic work. If they aren't, you might:

end up with sensitivity
experience pain
weaken the tooth structure under veneers or bonding
shorten the lifespan of your cosmetic work

Healthy foundations = long-lasting results.

2. To Know Which Cosmetic Options Actually Fit Your Case

Google images can’t tell you which treatment your teeth can or can’t support but your dentist can.

A consultation determines whether you’re better suited for:

veneers or bonding
whitening or microabrasion
crowns or onlays
Invisalign-style aligners or minimal orthodontics

This prevents expensive mistakes and ensures your smile looks natural and balanced.

3. To Assess Your Bite (One of the Most Important Parts)

Your bite affects everything veneers, bonding, crowns, and alignment.
If your bite is off, cosmetic work may:

chip
break
wear down early
cause jaw discomfort

Adjusting, balancing, or planning around your bite protects your investment.

4. To Create a Customized Smile Design

Cosmetic dentistry is never one-size-fits-all.

During your consultation, we discuss:

your preferred tooth shape
proportions
brightness level
symmetry
smile width
gum display

This is where your vision meets our clinical expertise.

Your smile design ensures results match your face, lips, and overall aesthetic not generic templates.

5. To Determine If Whitening Is Safe for You

Some patients have:

enamel wear
deep staining
recession
sensitivity
dental restorations that won’t whiten

A consultation shows whether whitening is safe, effective, and predictable for your unique enamel type.

6. To Prevent Future Complications

Skipping the consultation can lead to issues such as:

sensitivity
gum irritation
veneer failure
misaligned bite pressure
unexpected costs later

Seeing your dentist first ensures a stable, healthy, long-term smile not just a quick fix.

7. To Review CDCP Eligibility (Where It Applies)

The Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) does not cover most cosmetic work, but it may cover certain underlying dental treatments needed before the cosmetic phase.

During the consultation, we help determine:

what’s cosmetic vs. functional
what CDCP may assist with
what can be planned in phases to make treatment more affordable

What Happens During a Cosmetic Consultation at Midtown Dental Studio?

Here’s how we do it at Midtown Dental Studio on Eglinton:

✔ Full dental exam

✔ Digital X-rays (if needed)

✔ Intraoral photos

✔ Bite analysis

✔ Gum health assessment

✔ Smile and facial analysis

✔ Treatment options + pricing explanation

✔ CDCP eligibility discussion

✔ Step-by-step smile design plan

You walk out with a clear understanding of:

what treatments suit your goals
how long they take
the estimated cost
how to prepare
and what to expect long-term

Who Benefits the MOST From a Cosmetic Consultation?

Anyone considering veneers
Anyone wanting professional whitening
Adults interested in Invisalign-style clear aligners
Patients with old restorations wanting a smile refresh
Patients with sensitivity or gum recession
Anyone unsure what treatment is best

A consultation removes the guesswork.

Your Smile Is an investment — Protect It

Cosmetic dentistry is exciting, but it’s also a medical procedure that requires planning. A consultation ensures your smile transformation is safe, strong, and tailored to you not rushed or generic.

At Midtown Dental Studio on Eglinton, we love helping patients feel confident about their smiles.
We are accepting new patients, wheelchair accessible, and we proudly accept CDCP for eligible care.

Book a consultation today:

📍Midtown Dental Studio, Yonge & Eglinton | Midtown Toronto
🌐 www.midtowndentalstudio.ca
📞 416-481-7887
📧 reception@midtowndentalstudio.ca

Why You Need a Consultation Before Cosmetic Dentistry?

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