In general, cosmetic dentistry offers patients positive cosmetic changes to teeth and gums through using combinations of cosmetic dental procedures. For example, cosmetic whitening can brighten a patient's smile dramatically. Porcelain veneers are custom-made cosmetic coverings that can be attached to the front of teeth. Dental bonding adjusts the appearance of small cosmetic problems like chips or cracks in teeth.
Gum contouring can remove excess gum tissue surrounding a tooth or teeth. Crowns may be necessary for cosmetic procedures such as cosmetic implants; crowns are also used as cosmetic replacements for damaged or cosmetically damaged teeth.
Dental implants can correct cosmetic problems such as an uneven smile or cosmetic gaps between teeth. Cosmetic dentures, which include cosmetic partial and complete dentures, can change the overall cosmetic appearance of a patient's mouth and face to give the patient a more aesthetically appealing look.