Dr. Yuro Ihns · Kootenay Smile Studio · Castlegar, BC
Modern dentistry, explained simply.
I'm Dr. Yuro Ihns. At Kootenay Smile Studio in Castlegar, I use digital technology to help make your visits more comfortable and more predictable, and often shorter, too.
If you get a knot in your stomach thinking about the dentist, you're not alone, and you're welcome here. I picked my tools for one reason: they help me give you a calmer, clearer experience. I scan your teeth digitally instead of using impression trays. I can often make a crown in one visit. I plan implants in 3D. And for many patients, a laser lets me do fillings with little or no freezing.
Before we start anything, I'll explain what I see, show you your options and answer your questions. You decide what happens next.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
A digital scan instead of impression goop, plus a simulated preview of how your smile could change.
Explore Invisalign →Same-Day CEREC® Crowns
Scanned, designed, milled and placed in one appointment. No temporary crown, no second visit.
Explore same-day crowns →Dental Implants, Planned in 3D
3D CBCT imaging and digital planning to guide where each implant goes.
Explore implants →Laser Dentistry (Fotona LightWalker®)
Gentle laser care for fillings, gums and facial esthetics. Many patients need little or no freezing for fillings.
Explore laser dentistry →Why patients choose to see Dr. Ihns
- You see what I see. I show you your scans and images on screen and explain them in plain language.
- Fewer appointments, where possible. Digital tools can cut down on return visits for some treatments.
- Comfort comes first. Tell me what worries you, and we'll go at your pace.
- No pressure. You'll get clear options and honest answers, and the decision stays yours.
Ready when you are.
Whether you're coming in for a specific treatment or you just want a second look at your options, I'd be glad to meet you.
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