Veneers are an easy way to get a dazzling smile and cover up worn enamel and discolored or uneven teeth. Perhaps best of all, they can achieve these wonderful results with little-to-no removal of tooth structure necessary–the dentist simply bonds the thin porcelain shells to the surface of your teeth.  But not everyone is a… Read More

Direct composite veneers–more commonly known as tooth bonding–is a simple but effective procedure for repairing a tooth by applying a composite resin that “bonds” to the tooth while covering up the cosmetic damage. It’s a quick, pain-free technique that requires little prep and usually no anesthesia and can be completed in a single visit.   Here’s… Read More

Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to cover tooth chips, cracks, and discoloration. But can they become discolored themselves? Read on to learn why this stain-resistant, natural-looking remedy should give you a vibrant, confident smile for many years.    Can Porcelain Veneers Stain? The short answer is: no, porcelain veneers don’t stain. Porcelain is made… Read More

Dental veneers and braces are both popular treatments to dramatically change the look of your teeth while also correcting specific dental conditions.  Although veneers can correct mild misalignment issues, the two treatments commonly tackle different problems. Therefore, it is rarely a straight choice between getting veneers or braces. In this guide, we will cover what… Read More

Gum contouring is the name that refers to both gum lifts (removing excess tissue to treat a gummy smile) and gum grafts (replacing lost tissue to treat gum recession).  Any reshaping to improve the profile of the gum tissue by raising or lowering it is included within the umbrella of contouring.  Despite requiring slightly different… Read More

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, dental bonding is one of the least complicated and most convenient ways to achieve noticeable results. After a bonding treatment, you won’t need to follow any strict guidelines other than a sound oral health routine.  However, there is a bit more to the story. The composite resin used in… Read More

Your dentist may suggest tooth bonding as a cost-effective and quick solution to repair some types of damage or to improve the appearance of your smile. Bonding means that your dentist will apply a composite resin to cover the damage or imperfection and match the shade of your teeth. Typically, you will only need one… Read More

One of the fastest and easiest ways to improve your smile is by getting veneers – wafer thin shells, typically made of porcelain or composite resin – affixed to the front of your teeth. Veneers can be used to make the teeth appear whiter and fix minor imperfections, like covering stains and hiding small chips,… Read More

The old adage says that a smile makes everybody beautiful. Sadly, concerns over the appearance of teeth will keep some folks from smiling as often or as brightly as they should. The good news is that the statistics from a recent study show that more and more people are taking advantage of cosmetic dentistry services… Read More

Last updated March 26th 2025 If your family has a history of gummy smile, you may wonder if you will inherit this aesthetic concern, as well. Or if you have a gummy smile now, you may wonder where it came from and what to do about it. There are several factors that may contribute to… Read More