If you do not like what you see, more changes can be made to meet with your approval or you may decide that the enhancement is not for you. Another method of previewing your new smile is having a mock-up done right in the dentist's office. The cosmetic dentist simply puts tooth-colored resin on your teeth to give you a rough idea of what can be done. It takes only 10 to 20 minutes to do, and the resin is easily removed. You may even want to take home a photo of your mock-up to help with your decision.
Cosmetic dentistry is a combination of art and science.
A good cosmetic dentist does not merely see a single problem like a chipped or poorly aligned tooth. He or she should evaluate your entire smile, including the relationship between your teeth and the surrounding facial structures like the lips and gums. As an artist, the dentist needs to step back and evaluate the whole picture and envision how your completed smile will look. Then as a scientist, he or she determines what methods and materials are required to accomplish this end. We only get one chance to make a first impression when meeting other people.