What is the secret behind a well formed, dazzling and sexy smile? What does it take to have that perfect smile that can leave a lasting impression? Well, the truth is that there is no ideal smile out there that can work with every face. Everybody has a perfect smile, and the distance between you and your perfect smile could be just a few short steps.

The first thing dentists who perform cosmetic procedures and smile makeovers do is to discover your smile. How you wear your smile, how your facial features sit with the smile are all the factors that need to be considered. It is then that the necessary changes can be worked out.

Every face is different in a million different ways and an individual face needs to be considered before working out a makeover plan. There is no single recipe for what makes a sexy smile. For example, a toothy smile may work on some people and look utterly gorgeous but may look downright unpleasant in others. (more...)

Do you have a missing tooth? Do you have several missing teeth? Would you like to have your toot or teeth replaced so that others can see that beautiful smile of yours? Strong, versatile, and natural-looking, dental implants make it possible for you to replace your missing tooth or teeth thus returning your natural smile to you as well as your ability to chew and bite.

So how exactly are dental implants done? First of all, you need to visit a dentist who specializes in dental implants or an oral surgeon. He will make an impression of your existing teeth which he will send to a dental laboratory that will then create a tooth or teeth that will fit in the space and will blend perfectly together with the shape and the size of your existing teeth. In order for the tooth or teeth to be held in place in your mouth, screws will be surgically implanted into your jawbone. This implantation needs to be given sufficient time to heal before the new tooth or teeth is placed in your mouth. Once your new tooth or teeth is properly in place, shaping and adjusting needs to be done by the dentist or surgeon.

Once the artificial roots and teeth have been placed in the jaw, swollenness and tenderness of the bone and surrounding gums may occur. These symptoms can be reduced by Ibuprofen. Dental implants are not very complicated but they may lead to infections which is why you need to take proper care of your implants especially while it is healing. You dentist or surgeon should provide you with care instructions. It is not wise to smoke after a dental implant since that smoking can lead to a painful complication known as dry socket. (more...)

Dr. Thornhill, a kids dentist, has spent the past five years volunteering at a dental clinic in Richmond Hill and, in the spring of 2010, he went on his first dental mission trip to Honduras. He and his dental hygienist treated more than 300 kids in a one-week period, screening, cleaning, filling and extracting teeth.

Dr. Thornhill made sure each of the children patients received a new toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and a toy. It was in Honduras that the kids dentist had a vision to open a free dental clinic in their own community of Richmond Hill to help the working poor to receive basic dental care they desperately need.

Local businesses have rallied to the cause with donations of dental and administrative equipment, including $10,000 worth of dental instruments. Initially the clinic will be open for many days per month as there are volunteer kids dentists, dental assistants and hygienists willing to help out. Dr. Thornhill has given many children a reason to smile.