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Whitening : |
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Many
people consider white teeth to be an attractive
feature of a smile. Teeth whitening or bleaching
is the most common cosmetic procedure. Though
there are other whiting options available to
the patient, dentist-supervised treatments remain
the recommended procedures for lightening discolored
teeth. A typical course of bleaching can produce
dramatic improvements in the cosmetic appearance
of most stained teeth; however, some stains
do not respond to bleaching. |
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Enamel Shaping : |
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Minor
deformities in tooth size and shape can be altered
with this procedure. It involves removing parts
of the contouring enamel to improve the appearance
of the tooth. It may be used, for example, to
correct a small chip in a tooth. |
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Bonding : |
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Another
option for chipped or cracked teeth is using
this procedure. Bonding is a process in which
an enamel-like dental composite material is
applied to a tooth's surface, which is then
sculpted into shape, hardened, and then polished.
This procedure can be used to restore a chipped
or cracked tooth or close narrow space between
the teeth. |
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Veneers : |
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One
of the more popular procedures requires the
use of a veneer. A veneer is an ultra-thin,
custom-made laminate that is bonded directly
to the teeth. It is an option for closing gaps
or disguising discolored teeth that did not
respond well to whitening procedures or to mask
minor crowding of the teeth. |
