Cosmetic Dentistry is coming of age with new materials and procedures that make a beautiful smile accessible to everyone. Because our preventive and restorative programs have been so successful, we now have the luxury of considering cosmetic treatment of gaps, chips, and otherwise less-than-perfect smiles. We also offer whitening of your teeth.

Porcelain veneers
Veneers are very thin, form-fitted pieces of porcelain that are cemented to your teeth. They are very fracture and stain resistant. They are the most conservative alternative in esthetic enhancement procedures. They solve many cosmetic concerns such as chipped, gapped, stained and misaligned teeth. Veneers should be considered first, prior to any crowning procedure.

Bonding
Bonding is the application of a composite (hard plastic) to your teeth to correct any of the conditions that veneers may also be used to treat. If they are very minor corrections then bonding might be more indicated. But, because it is a plastic, it will chip and stain, etc. Both alternatives should be considered.

Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening can be done in our office or at home. No matter what method you choose, touch-up is needed. Generally, your teeth can be lightened one shade even if you have tetracycline staining. A color chart or photographs will be used to confirm the results. The over the counter systems can work, but because they do not use custom trays, the gel does not uniformly touch the teeth. This makes the over the counter method slower and very unpredictable.