Jan 29, 2026

Why You Need a Consultation Before Cosmetic Dentistry?

Before we can improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, we need to first assess your current smile to make the best recommendation possible for you.

A photo of Dr. Alex Good, Dr. Robin Kutner, Dr. Laurel Linetsky-Fleisher, Laura Rios, and Natalia Villareal from the Midtown Dental Studio on Eglinton Team
A photo of Dr. Alex Good, Dr. Robin Kutner, Dr. Laurel Linetsky-Fleisher, Laura Rios, and Natalia Villareal from the Midtown Dental Studio on Eglinton Team
A photo of Dr. Alex Good, Dr. Robin Kutner, Dr. Laurel Linetsky-Fleisher, Laura Rios, and Natalia Villareal from the Midtown Dental Studio on Eglinton Team

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 patientswheelchair 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

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  • Monday

  • 08:00am - 07:00pm

  • Tuesday

  • 08:00am - 06:00pm

  • Wednesday

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm

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