Our   Services

The chief objective of our practice is to provide high-quality and preventive dentistry to everyone we welcome into our office. If at any time during the appointment process you have a question or concern please let us know.

Your comfort is of the utmost importance to us.

Smile Design and Makeovers



What is a smile makeover?
Smile makeovers combine facial esthetics and smile design to create the best and most beautiful smile for your face. As dentist who focus on creating beautiful smiles, Drs Michele and Doug Nielsen understand you are looking for a dentist who will listen to your goals regarding your smile and exactly what you would like to accomplish with your cosmetic dental treatment. It is then us to us to discuss with you what can or cannot be done to accomplish your individualized esthetics goals. This is an important decision and we want to make sure you are informed to make the best decision for your future smile. Smile design uses both crowns and veneers to accomplish your goals. Veneers are the treatment of choices as they are the most conservative but sometimes a tooth will need a full crown depending on how much work it has already had done.

What are veneers?
Veneers are a thin, semi-translucent piece of porcelain, which is permanently bonded to your teeth. Much like a false fingernail. They're not suitable for every patient, however, veneers are the most natural, conservative and biocompatible alternative for a variety of dental conditions involving the front teeth, including:
• Diastemas (spaces between teeth)
• Broken or chipped teeth
• Permanently stained or discolored teeth that can't be bleached
• Crooked teeth

How long will my smile makeover take?
After your initial consultation, the procedure takes only two appointments; one to prepare the teeth and make temporary veneers or crowns and the second appointment to place the veneers onto your teeth. Dr. Michele Nielsen was recently awarded a Scholarship with the California Centre for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS) in association with Frontier Dental Laboratories. Garrett Caldwell, President of CCADS, said "We were impressed with Michele's patient care, clinical skills and artistic talent. That's why shewas one of the few selected to be given a scholarship to CCADS. Congratulations Michele!". The California Center for Advanced Dental Studies is a prestigious dental education centre providing advanced training for dentists. CCADS is joined and supported by the top manufacturers, suppliers and practice managers in the dental industry. Celebrating over 15 years of experience promoting youthful, healthy lifestyle changes, the California Centre for Advanced Dental Studies represents the pinnacle in post-graduate dental education. CCADS has continually provided the most up to date information on clinical applications and treatment modalities worldwide. Dr. Michele was one of 20 dentists in BC to be given a scholarship to CCADS.She completed level II , Advanced Concepts in Cosmetic Dentistry, of thescholarship in September 2009. Dr. Michele completed a smile makeover on a patient in this live hands-on course. She is looking forward to working withthe Vancouver mentors Dr. Janet Roberts and Dr. Wilson Kwong in the springof 2010 and completing Level III. Dr. Michele is excited to be expanded her skills and being able to offer these advanced concepts in smile design and facial esthetics to the practice.