With advances in modern dental medicine and continuously improving dental technology, more and more treatment options are available for patients considering cosmetic dentistry.

From tooth-colored fillings to bridges and implants, patients seeking better dental health and cosmetic smile improvements can choose from a variety of treatments to best meet their needs and their budgets.

Implants and bridges can be used to fill in gaps and missing teeth. Crowns can be used to fix cracked or broken teeth while still allowing a patient to keep much of their natural tooth structure, as well as help with crooked or jagged teeth. Dental bonding can help repair chips or small cracks, and tooth-colored porcelain cosmetic fillings can be custom matched to a person’s natural tooth coloring.

The popularity of teeth whitening and veneers has increased dramatically over the last decade. Both are used for creating a whiter, brighter smile. Teeth whitening involves bleaching stains from a person’s teeth, while veneers involve permanently placing a thin facing of porcelain over the teeth to improve their color, shape, and overall appearance.

Patients interested in cosmetic dentistry treatment should speak with their dentists about the treatment options available. Together, a treatment plan can be devised that best meets the patient’s needs and goals.