If your biggest or only source of concern is staining or discoloration, then the dentist may recommend professional whitening treatment. Many people don’t realize that professional treatment can often help lighten teeth by up to eight shades, which helps to drastically reduce discoloration, and also improves the overall brightness of the smile. This stands in stark contrast to many of the over-the-counter dental care products, which might claim to lighten teeth, but that may fail to create truly noticeable results.
If you are embarrassed by other imperfections, such as disproportionately shaped or sized teeth, or even minor gaps or overlapping of some teeth, then cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneers could likely help improve the appearance of the smile.
Cosmetic bonding is a fast option, and one that is affordable, as well. That said, the composite resin used to create these improvements is not as stain resistant as the dental porcelain used to craft veneers. Therefore, for patients looking for longer-lasting results, the benefits of veneers may outweigh the lower cost of bonding.
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