Cosmetic Dentistry
Understanding Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin ceramic facings bonded to the front of teeth. They can transform appearance — and in most cases they are an irreversible commitment.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry describes treatments chosen primarily to change the appearance of the teeth — their colour, shape, size, alignment or proportion. Many of these treatments also have a functional side, and most begin with the same question: what is actually causing the appearance the patient wants to change?
These articles describe how common cosmetic options work, what they generally involve, what trade-offs exist between reversible and irreversible approaches, and what a patient can reasonably discuss with a dentist before committing to treatment.
Topics covered
- Porcelain veneers
- Teeth whitening
- Smile makeovers
- Cosmetic bonding
- Understanding cosmetic treatment options
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Professional Teeth Whitening Explained
Whitening works by allowing peroxide to break down pigmented molecules inside the tooth. What it cannot do is change the colour of a crown, filling or veneer.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
What Is a Smile Makeover?
The term describes a plan, not a product: several treatments sequenced together so that colour, shape, alignment and gum contour work as a whole.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Understanding Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is best understood as a spectrum, running from fully reversible options to permanent changes in tooth structure.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
What Patients Should Know Before Getting Veneers
Veneers can produce excellent results, and the decisions that most affect them are made before any preparation begins.
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