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With advances in technology, natural-looking, tooth-colored dental materials make today’s cosmetic dental treatments more durable and predictable than in past years.  Cosmetic dentistry includes all of the fundamental requirements to proper dental care. No matter what the reason is, the ultimate goal is to restore a person’s smile into one they have always desired.

Cosmetic dentistry has become a vital and important part of dentistry, improving the smiles of people who desire straighter, whiter and brighter teeth.  Common esthetic dental procedures can be performed to correct misshaped, discolored, chipped or missing teeth.  These treatments also can be used to change the overall shape of your teeth – from teeth that are too long or short, gapped teeth, or misaligned teeth. 

There are several different choices to enhance your smile through cosmetic dentistry, including:

• Teeth-whitening- There is a wide range of individuals who whiten their teeth in order to brighten their discolored smile.  Depending on the method you choose, teeth whitening can be completed in a single appointment or up to two weeks.
• Contouring and reshaping- Defects in your smile can sometimes be corrected by cosmetic contouring, which is a procedure that straightens crooked, chipped, cracked or overlapping teeth. 
• Veneers - Porcelain veneers are thin laminates or shells that are approximately the same thickness as a contact lens.  The thinness of the veneer allows for accurate alterations without feeling the difference.
• Tooth colored fillings- Today, dental fillings fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry because you can select fillings made of porcelain or composite materials that closely match the color of your teeth.  This helps to maintain the natural appearance of your teeth and smile. 
• Dental crowns- A crown is a cosmetic restoration that covers a tooth in order to restore it to its normal shape and size.  This strengthens and improves the appearance of a tooth.  Crowns are necessary when a tooth is broken down and fillings won’t solve the problem. 

Cosmetic dentistry offers a wide array of options for those who are not pleased with the look of their smile.  If you are unhappy with the look of your teeth, you are encouraged to visit or call Dr. Gregory Stiver, your cosmetic dentist in Kansas City, at (816) 533-7393 for further cosmetic treatment and consultation.