COSMETIC DENTISTRY Cosmetic dentistry is the science and art of improving the body image and appearance through various dental procedures. The nature of the therapy involves the dentist's technical expertise and artistic talents to realize one's full functional and aesthetic potential. Bleaching - We offer at-home bleaching treatments. Bleaching could whiten your teeth, removing the appearance of coffee, tea and tobacco stains or improving the color of yellowing teeth. Home bleaching requires an initial visit to take impressions of your teeth so that the clear plastic custom tray can be formed. The custom tray holds a gel that usually whitens your teeth over a 2 to 6 week period. You can wear it overnight or more often as you wish to speed the process. Bonding - Dental bonding is a special resin composite that adheres to your teeth and becomes nearly as hard as your own enamel. Bonding can solve many cosmetic problems at an affordable price. Stained, gapped, chipped or mis-aligned teeth can be bonded to give you a reshaped smile, usually in one office visit. The color of the bonding material must match your teeth so that it appears natural. This may require getting your other teeth to a pleasing color first, through bleaching or other services. Bonding is not a permanent solution. Depending on your oral habits it can last up to 10 years or more, before requiring a new treatment. Porcelain Veneers - Here is the ultimate in a cosmetic make-over! Many cosmetic dental problems can be permanently resolved with porcelain veneers. Included are chipped, gapped, stained and mis-aligned teeth. Veneers are formed-fitted to each of your problem teeth individually. They are as strong as your own teeth, and resist future discoloration or chipping. They require at least two visits to complete. Our ultimate goal is for you to have a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile!