A smile plan that respects your teeth
Cosmetic dentistry considers color, shape, alignment, gum display, and how the smile relates to the face. Healthy tissues and function should guide aesthetic choices.
Start with the least invasive reasonable option
Cleaning, whitening, orthodontics, or additive bonding may address a concern without extensive tooth preparation. Veneers and crowns have different indications; neither should be selected solely because a promotional package includes a fixed number of teeth.
Set useful expectations
Discuss shade, tooth proportions, maintenance, and the limitations of preview images. Existing crowns and fillings do not lighten in the same way as natural teeth during whitening, so mixed restorations may need a coordinated plan.
Explore treatments
Read about smile makeovers, veneers, whitening, gum-display assessment, and the risks of tooth jewelry. Ask what will be changed permanently, which alternatives preserve more tooth tissue, and what future repairs might involve.