What are some of the cosmetic procedures available today?
A. One of the most requested procedures is whitening. In society’s beauty culture, it all starts with a beautiful white toothy smile, and people who wish to have a whiter, more confident smile can have their teeth bleached to remove stains. The degree of staining that a person has in their teeth will determine just how effective the bleaching procedure will be. Another procedure that is now commonly used is composite fillings because they can match the colour of a person’s neighbouring teeth. In the past, silver (amalgam) fillings were in common use but always diminished a smile because they appeared quite dark. Now, with the ability for modern composite material to colour match natural teeth, it has become the procedure of choice to repair cavities, replace old fillings, and repair broken & chipped teeth. With their ability to custom shape and whiten, porcelain veneers, ultra thin caps that cover the entire fronts of teeth, are another popular choice. They are very durable and are wid
