What's the Best Way to Enhance my Smile?

We often say that there are 3 "Es" in cosmetic dentistry: Esthetics Efficiency Economical We then ask which 2 do you want, as you can't have all 3. From what was described in the question, I would assume a combination of ortho (traditional or Invisalign) followed by porcelain veneers would do the trick, including a bite evaluation to determine the cause of the chips. When fixing a LOT of situations, crowns and veneers (up to and including a full mouth reconstruction) can do... more

There are several great ways to enhance a smile: Teeth whitening: Great for someone who likes their smile overall but just wants to lighten the color. Of course, one has to be a good candidate for the procedure. The best results come from teeth that are yellow/ orange stained as opposed to translucent grey teeth (hardest to lighten). Your dentist should be able to tell you before you decide to whiten if you can expect good results. Invisalign braces: Great for simple tooth movement.... more

Veneers and Invisalign are great ways to enhance or better your smile. Veneers are porcelain facings that go over the front of the teeth to hide discolorations, crowding, and to change the shape of the teeth. Invisalign is the best way for an adult to go into orthodontics. The system uses trays that are custom fit to your teeth. These trays are clear aligners that align or straighten the teeth over time. It's great for closing spaces and fixing crowded teeth.

Always try to do the least you can to get the result you want.  Not only will it save you money and time int he dental chair now, it will lead to less ongoing maintenance, too.  If your teeth are straight, nicely shaped and structurally sound and simply not the color you want, whitening is the ticket!  If they are crooked, but everything else is in order, orthodontics is the way to go.  Structural problems, like significant wear or chipping may necessitate... more