Cosmetic Dentistry in Canton

Veneers Rebuild a Damaged or Uneven Smile

A worn edge or a tooth that looks out of place can draw your eye each time you smile. Veneers cover the front of a tooth with a custom-made shell. They can change its visible shape, size, or color. You might ask about veneers if you want to address:

• A chipped or worn front tooth
• A gap or uneven-looking tooth shape
• Discoloration that teeth whitening can't change

Veneers aren't the same as cosmetic bonding. A veneer is made for your tooth and then bonded in place over more than one visit. Cosmetic bonding uses resin shaped right on the tooth, usually in one visit. Veneers are generally more durable, though the best fit depends on the tooth and the change you want.

It's worth being clear about the goal before picking a treatment. If you want to change how a tooth looks, we can talk through whether a custom shell makes sense. Read more about Veneers in Canton.

Teeth Whitening Brightens Stained or Dull Teeth

Teeth whitening brightens the color of natural teeth without changing their shape. It's a place to start if you like how your teeth look but wish they were less dull. Stains can build up over time, and natural tooth color can change as you get older.

Before you choose teeth whitening, ask yourself what's catching your eye:

• Do your natural teeth look darker than you'd like?
• Is it a chip or gap that bothers you instead?
• Are you hoping to change the color of a veneer or bonded tooth?

Teeth whitening helps with the first concern. It won't close a gap, repair a chip, or change the color of existing veneers or cosmetic bonding. Some discoloration may not respond to whitening, either. That's why it's helpful to look at what you want to change before deciding.

You can bring that question to our office without having it figured out first. We'll talk about what teeth whitening can do for your natural teeth and where its limits are. For a closer look, see Teeth Whitening in Canton.

Cosmetic Bonding Repairs Small Chips in One Visit

Got one chipped tooth that stands out when you smile? Cosmetic bonding may be a good way to address a small flaw. We apply tooth-colored resin to the tooth and shape it there. Cosmetic bonding can also help with a small gap or an uneven edge, and it's usually done in one visit.

Cosmetic bonding is different from veneers. Bonding is shaped directly on your tooth, so it doesn't require a custom-made shell or the same multi-visit process. It generally doesn't last as long as a veneer. That trade-off matters if you're deciding between a quick repair and a more durable change.

You don't have to plan a change to your whole smile to ask about one tooth. Tell us which tooth catches your eye and what you'd like to look different. We can talk about whether cosmetic bonding fits that goal. Learn more about Cosmetic Bonding in Canton.