Cosmetic dental procedures are aimed at changing the overall appearance of the patient's smile. Some of the most common cosmetic procedures include:
Teeth Whitening
The whitening procedures used by individual dentists vary, however many dentists offer both at-home whitening solutions as well as in-office procedures. Most teeth whitening treatments involve coating the teeth with a whitening solution for a period of time, and some utilize lasers. Speak to your dentist to learn more about the whitening treatments offered at your dental clinic.
Porcelain Veneers
Thin pieces of porcelain are applied to the fronts of the teeth in order to alter the shape or colour of the teeth. Veneers can be used on teeth with uneven surfaces, or teeth that are discoloured, oddly shaped, chipped or unevenly spaced. Dental veneers can be made to match the colour of your natural teeth.
Dental Bonding
The dental bonding procedure involves your dentist bonding tooth-coloured composite resin to decayed, discoloured, damaged or gapped teeth to change their appearance, repair damage and/or fill gaps.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a tiny titanium screw that is implanted into the jaw and acts much like the roots of a tooth. For patients with one or more missing teeth, dental implants may be used to hold a signal artificial tooth, a dental bridge or even dentures.