I routinely ask these same questions to my patients and
very rarely will anyone answer that they are not self-conscious of their
smile and do not wish that they could improve it in some way.
I often find that many of my patients perceive their teeth
to be either too dark, too crooked, overcrowded, chipped, or just misshapen.
Many patients want that “Hollywood” smile. They often bring a magazine
to my office, point to the cover and say, “I want a smile just like that!”
How you feel about your smile is critical to your self-confidence overall.
What
is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is the art and science of smile design.
Almost everyone can enjoy the benefits of cosmetic dentistry. Dentistry
has many new materials and techniques that enable me to help my patients
improve their self esteem through a more beautiful smile. This article
provides a general introduction to some of the latest cosmetic techniques.
Bleaching/Whitening