I understand the barriers patients may face when looking for dental treatment and so concentrate on creating a space that patients feel listened to and confident they have chosen the right person for their care. I am committed to delivering high-quality, honest general dentistry. 

My passion lies in crafting beautiful smiles, achieved through aligning teeth with Invisalign and enhancing their size, shape, and colour using techniques like teeth whitening and composite bonding. However, I also recognize that the foundation of a healthy smile is paramount. I firmly believe in addressing dental health concerns before undertaking cosmetic treatments and prioritize the maintenance of healthy smiles. 

Katherine reached her 40s disliking the white patches on her teeth. Despite her father being a dentist, the only available solutions in the past involved drilling away the patches and covering them with tooth-colored fillings or veneers. Understanding the importance of preserving healthy teeth, Katherine had come to accept the white patches as a permanent feature. 

As Katherine's children's dentist, I got to know her well over the years. One day she confided in me that her self-esteem had worsened, with her smile always being a contributing factor. She asked if there was a non-invasive way to improve the appearance of her teeth. I was pleased to tell her about ICON, a resin infiltration treatment that removes or disguises white patches without injections or drilling. It's completely pain-free and non-invasive, working by changing the light refractive index to blend the patches with the surrounding tooth color.

We decided to start with a two-week course of at-home whitening. I explained to Katherine that initially, the white patches might appear more pronounced, but as the surrounding teeth lightened, the contrast would diminish. Following the whitening, Katherine came in for a single appointment for the ICON treatment. No injections were needed; instead, we used a rubber sheet to isolate the teeth and applied different gels to wash and dry them. Finally, a resin was placed on the teeth and set with a blue light. The entire process was pain-free and took about two hours to treat her front six teeth.

Katherine was delighted with the results, and her confidence received a real boost. A few days later, she came in to thank me again, sharing that she had received numerous compliments on her new, radiant smile.