What's the best way to enhance my smile?

I have all sorts of smile problems: gaps, crooked teeth, chips, yellow stains.  I'll stop there!  what works best to get a better smile for as little pain and money as possible?

3 answers to “What's the best way to enhance my smile?”

A: Smile Enhancements - The three Es

Lance Timmerman, DMD

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... more

A: There are several great ways to enhance a smile: Teeth...

Jennifer Jablow, DDS

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... more

A: Veneers and Invisalign are great ways to enhance or...

Jimmy C. Wu, DDS

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... more

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