People with stained or dull teeth will benefit from whitening, a safe, effective means to whiten stained, discolored or dull teeth (or even a single tooth). In-office and supervised at-home whitening systems are available. At-home systems should be individually fitted and monitored by your cosmetic dentist.

Long-lasting porcelain or composite veneers are ultra-thin, specially-made laminates that are bonded to the teeth. Veneers are stronger and have a longer life than bonding, but the process requires more time.

Bonding is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth's surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened, and then polished for an ideal smile. This procedure usually can be accomplished in a single visit.

New porcelain and ceramic technology is available to replace missing and/or severely broken teeth so that no one can tell that the replacements are not real.

Implants are being used to successfully replace teeth for people in all age groups—with esthetic and predictable results.