Dental

Whitening, bonding, and shaping.

The day-to-day cosmetic work that complements orthodontic care — whitening for stains, bonding for chips, contouring for shape.

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What it is

Cosmetic dentistry — the plain-English version.

Cosmetic dentistry covers the cosmetic, non-structural work on existing teeth: whitening for stains and discoloration, bonding for chips and small gaps, contouring for shape. It's often the final step after orthodontic treatment finishes — refining the result.

Overview

How treatment works.

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Professional whitening — both in-office and take-home options.
Composite bonding for chips, gaps, or small reshaping.
Enamel contouring for cosmetic adjustments.
Coordination with orthodontic outcomes — sometimes the better answer is a small adjustment after treatment finishes.

Is this for you

When cosmetic dentistry makes sense

Discoloration that home whitening hasn't resolved.
A small chip or rough edge that you've been working around.
A small gap that doesn't warrant orthodontic treatment on its own.
After orthodontic treatment — small refinements to finish the result.

The visits

What the process actually looks like.

Step-by-step, so there are no surprises at the chair.

Consultation
A conversation about what you'd like to change and a clinical assessment of what's feasible. Photos help.
Plan
We discuss options — whitening, bonding, contouring, or a combination — with realistic expectations of each.
Treatment
Most cosmetic work is a one- or two-visit procedure. Whitening can be done in-office or take-home; bonding and contouring happen chair-side.
Maintenance
Routine cleanings keep cosmetic work looking good. Touch-up whitening every year or two is normal.