Find a Dentist in South Barrie, Ontario

Barrie is booming, so is cosmetic dentistry.  If you are feeling insecure about your smile you are not alone.  The good news is, you can get the confident smile you deserve through many advancements in cosmetic dentistry.  Take a drive around south Barrie on Mapleview and around town and you'll see a new dental practice in just about every plaza.  Advertising: NOW accepting new patients, free whitening with initial exam etc.  How do you decide what dentist to visit?  Here are a few things to consider when searching for a South Barrie dentist.

Choosing a dentist wisely is extremely important especially as it relates to cosmetic dentistry procedures such as: porcelain veneers, dental implants,  replacing silver fillings with tooth coloured ones, crowns etc.  There are a number of recognized specialties in dentistry none of which include cosmetic dentistry.  Some recognized specialties include: orthodontics, endodontics (root canal dentists), periodontics ( dentists that deal with gum issues ).

All cosmetic dentistry related courses, training and experience occur after a dentist graduates from dental school.  Dental boards restrict South Barrie dentists and doctors around the province of Ontario from using certain phrases in their advertising such as: specializing in cosmetic dentistry, the best dentist, etc as they feel this protects the public, no dentist is supposed to be advertised as being better than the other.  The truth is their are better cosmetic dentists than others and here are some things to look for when choosing a South Barrie cosmetic dentist or in any other city.

  • Make sure the dentist has a portfolio of their own smile makeover cases, they should be able to show you numerous photos of patients they have actually worked on.
  • Ask them when their last cosmetic specific course was and where they have received their cosmetic dentistry training: many Canadian doctors are also members of larger American based organizations such as the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, LVI - Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
  • Ask them what type of porcelain they use?  Feldspathic, Empress, and what dental lab makes their veneers?  The lab and the technician that makes your veneers or crowns has a big part in the success of your case so its important that the dentist is aligned with a good lab.

If porcelain veneers aren't the answer consider some of these other cosmetic dentistry services available provided by Barrie dentists:  Invisalign and / or Invisalign express (less expensive)  these are commonly referred to as invisible braces and they can be used to align crooked teeth, they are a great alternative to traditional braces.

Zoom teeth whitening is another option for those that want to whiten their teeth fast often in just 1 hour.  This is the whitening system as seen on Extreme Makeover and othe television shows.

Need help finding a dentist in Barrie, Ontario? Use our Barrie dentist directory.


I remember growing up with several insults hurled my way in school halls, the cafeteria and even after school. Kids made fun of my severely overlapped teeth well into high school. After I graduated, I felt depressed over my looks and believed I was very unattractive.
I vowed to make a change. I no longer wanted to hear the taunts lurking in the back of my mind. I wanted a new start—with a new smile. So I dropped in to a local Barrie cosmetic dental office and asked to speak with a cosmetic dentist. The receptionist booked a consult for me where I had the invaluable opportunity to ask my questions and voice my concerns regarding the various cosmetic dental procedures at hand. After a great conversation and an examination of my teeth and mouth, the cosmetic dentist and I agreed that I should get Invisalign.
These are clear aligners that straighten your teeth—without having to use traditional metal. In about ten months, my Invisalign treatment was over and I had beautiful, straight teeth. The best part is that you can be completely discreet when undergoing this treatment!
Invisalign’s results have improved my looks and rested my anxieties.

Friday, September 10, 2010