A beautiful smile can go a long way towards boosting your confidence levels. On the flip side, a smile that your are ashamed of can prevent you from taking the initiative in both your professional and social life. The good news is, if you are unhappy with the way your smile looks, you don't have to simply live with the smile you have. With the help of a cosmetic dentist, it is possible to address virtually any issues you may have with the way your teeth look. Below you will learn more about a few of the procedures your cosmetic dentist has to offer in order to help you overcome some of the most common cosmetic dentistry problems.

Tooth Whitening

Perhaps the most common of all cosmetic dentistry problems is discoloration. Over time, different foods and beverages, tobacco consumption, and even the aging process can change the color of your tooth enamel. Suddenly, your once beautiful white smile is more of a yellow or gray color and lacks the brightness it once had.

Oftentimes, people will turn to toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other over-the-counter products that contain whitening ingredients in order to try and restore the look of their smile. The problem is, these DIY products rarely have the strength to erase years of stains.

The bleaching agents that are used by a cosmetic dentist are several times stronger than any whitening product you can buy at your local drugstore. Consequently, even if you have failed to get results using these DIY products, you still may be able to get the white smile you desire through the use of professional whitening services.

Veneers

A chipped or oddly shaped tooth can drastically change the look of your entire smile. However, a less than ideal looking tooth can still be a healthy tooth and will therefore not need to be replaced. Veneers give you the ability to maintain this natural tooth while still changing the way the tooth looks.

Rather than replacing the tooth all together, a veneer will simply cover the tooth. This allows you to have the perfect looking tooth that you want, but still maintain the strength of a natural tooth.

While you may only take issue with the way a few of your teeth look, it is always best to cover all of you front teeth with veneers rather than just a single tooth. This allows for the most natural look and ensures that all of the teeth which show when you smile are uniform in appearance.

Contact a local dentist like Bristol Dental Group for more information.