Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

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Your smile is one of the most noticeable things about you and is often the first thing people notice when they look at your face. If you want to improve the appearance of your smile, Dr. Bryce Hanson and Dr. Matthew M. Griffeth may recommend cosmetic dentistry.

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the color, shape, and overall appearance of your teeth while still supporting good oral health. Common cosmetic options include veneers, professional whitening, bonding, and reshaping, which can often be combined in a personalized treatment plan.

Dental Veneers
Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening

Professional teeth whitening lightens the shade of your natural teeth by using prescription‑strength whitening gels that break up stains in the enamel. In‑office whitening can brighten your smile in about an hour, while custom take‑home trays allow you to whiten gradually over one to two weeks under dentist supervision.

Whitening benefits and safety

Compared with store‑bought products, dentist‑supervised whitening offers more noticeable results and solutions to help manage sensitivity. Your dentist will first check for cavities, gum problems, or restorations that might not whiten, and will customize the treatment so your smile looks even and healthy.

Dental veneers

Dental veneers are thin, tooth‑colored shells bonded to the front of your teeth to change their color, shape, or length for a more uniform smile. They are typically made from porcelain or composite resin and are especially helpful for teeth that are chipped, worn, discolored, slightly misaligned, or spaced.

Veneer benefits and process

Veneers are designed to look very natural, reflecting light much like enamel while masking imperfections such as deep stains, small gaps, and irregular edges. Treatment usually involves planning your new smile, conservatively reshaping the teeth, taking impressions or scans, and then bonding custom veneers in place for long‑lasting results.