Like it or not, first impressions do count. And perhaps nothing shows your confidence more completely than a healthy, dazzling smile. Today, there’s no reason to let cracked, chipped, or discolored teeth make you feel embarrassed or self-conscious. Cosmetic dentistry techniques can address all of those issues and more, to give you the confident smile you deserve.

Nearly everyone is familiar with the process – and benefits – of professional tooth whitening. But not every condition can be resolved with whitening alone. For patients who require a little more, cosmetic dentistry offers veneers. These thin sheets of porcelain or composite material are permanently bonded to the surface of the tooth to create a white, bright surface. And unlike whitening, veneers can also repair small cracks and chips.

And even badly chipped or broken teeth can be restored to their original appearance with a technique called bonding, which uses composite materials, sculpted and shaped to match your surrounding teeth, and hardens the material with a high-intensity light. The result is a new tooth surface that is indistinguishable from the surrounding healthy teeth.

You’ve heard it said that beauty is more than skin deep? Well, teeth are no exception. Having white exterior surfaces is one step toward creating a beautiful, healthy-looking smile. But what about those dark fillings you received as a child or young adult? Cosmetic dentistry can take care of those, too. By removing old fillings and replacing them with today’s tooth-colored composites, your entire mouth can look unblemished and youthful.

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