Mississauga cosmetic dentistry that still looks like you
We plan teeth whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers, and full mouth restoration around your face, your bite, and how much change you want.
Written by the Willow Dental Associates team. Medically reviewed by Dr. Neil Elman. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Thinking about changing your smile?
Maybe a coffee stain has crept in, an edge has chipped, or your teeth look shorter in photos than they used to. You might want a brighter shade before an event, or a bigger change you've weighed for years. Mississauga cosmetic dentistry at Willow Dental Associates starts with what you'd like to change, and we'll be honest about what each option can and can't do.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry improves how your teeth look: their colour, shape, size and position, and how they frame your face when you smile. Some treatments take a single visit. Others, like full mouth restoration, rebuild how your teeth work as well as how they look.
How we plan a cosmetic change
Your plan starts with a conversation and photos of your smile. We check your gums, bite and existing dental work, because whitening, bonding and porcelain each behave differently on them.
Then you'll hear the options that fit, how long each typically lasts and what each costs, so you can choose the level of change you're comfortable with. Some patients start with whitening and decide on bonding or veneers later.
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Teeth whitening, in our office or at home
Professional whitening lifts deeper stains than store-bought strips can, with a gel strength chosen for your teeth.
Tooth bonding for chips and small gaps
Bonding repairs a chip, closes a small gap or evens out an uneven edge with tooth-coloured composite resin, shaped and polished in one visit. There's no lab step, and little or no enamel is removed.
It suits a single chipped front tooth or a narrow gap between two teeth. Composite can stain and chip more easily than porcelain, so bonding works best for smaller changes.
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Porcelain veneers for a bigger change
Veneers reshape and brighten your front teeth with thin, lab-made porcelain shells. They suit bigger changes than bonding, such as reshaping several front teeth at once, and the porcelain holds its colour for many years.
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Clear aligners for crowded or spaced teeth
When teeth overlap, rotate or drift apart, clear aligners straighten them without brackets or wires. Straightening sometimes comes first in a cosmetic plan, so whitening or bonding is done on teeth that already sit where they should.
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Full mouth restoration, starting with your bite
When wear, missing teeth or older dental work change how your teeth meet, full mouth restoration rebuilds both your smile and your bite. We start by establishing where your bite should sit, then plan the crowns, veneers, implants or orthodontics that get you there. Worn, flattened teeth, frequent chipping and jaw tension can all be signs it's worth a look.
Treatment often happens in stages, which also spreads the cost.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on what bothers you most. Stains often respond to whitening, a single chip to bonding, and several uneven or discoloured teeth to veneers. Worn teeth or bite problems point toward full mouth restoration. A consultation for Mississauga cosmetic dentistry starts with photos and a conversation, so the plan follows your goals.
Results often last a year or more, depending on how much coffee, tea and red wine you drink, and on smoking. Custom trays let you touch up at home with a little gel when your shade starts to slip. Rinsing after dark drinks and keeping up regular cleanings help too.
No. Whitening gel lightens natural enamel only, so existing crowns, bonding and veneers keep their shade. If you plan to whiten and also need new cosmetic work, whiten first, then we match the new work to your brighter shade. Older restorations that no longer match your new shade can be replaced afterward.
Bonding often lasts several years before it needs polishing, repair or replacement. Composite is softer than porcelain, so it can pick up stains and chip if you bite nails, pens or ice. The good news is that bonding is simple to touch up in one visit, usually without removing more tooth.
Often, yes. We check for cavities, worn enamel and receding gums first, since those can cause sensitivity. Pola Light is formulated with sensitive teeth in mind, and take-home trays let you whiten at a gentler pace. Any sensitivity from whitening usually fades within a day or two, and we can adjust the strength if it lingers.
When You're Ready
Pick a time. We'll do the rest.
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