Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening - also called bleaching
- is a procedure that brightens teeth that
are discolored, stained, or have been darkened
because of injury. It can be performed on
living teeth or teeth that have have had root
canal treatment.
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Veneers
Veneers are are thin custom-made shells that
are designed to cover the front side of teeth.
Made of tooth-colored materials, veneers are
used to treat spaces between teeth and teeth
that are permanently stained, poorly shaped
or slightly crooked. They may also cover teeth
that are chipped or worn.
Bonding
Bonding is a cosmetic procedure
that can improve the appearance of teeth that
are chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or
have spaces between them. With bonding, tooth-colored
materials are attached, or bonded, to a tooth
surface. The process can improve unsightly
stains from coffee, tea, tobacco or certain
childhood medications; front-tooth spaces;
and accident-induced cracks or chips. Bonding
is also used to protect exposed tooth roots
that result form gum recession and to fill
small cavities. Bonding usually lasts from
three to five years.
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