Cosmetic and restorative dentistry work together to create a smile that is both healthy and confident. Cosmetic dentistry enhances the appearance of your teeth by improving their color, shape, alignment, and overall aesthetics. Restorative dentistry repairs or replaces damaged or missing teeth to restore proper function, comfort, and oral health.

Understanding the distinction is important, but the two often complement each other. Restorative treatments help preserve chewing ability, bite stability, and jaw health, while cosmetic treatments can improve the appearance of your smile and boost your confidence. Together, they support lasting oral health and a smile you can feel good about.

• Teeth whitening – Removes stains and discoloration to create a brighter, more radiant smile.
• Veneers – Thin, custom-made shells placed over the front of teeth to improve their color, shape, size, or symmetry.
• Dental bonding – Uses tooth-colored resin to repair chips, close small gaps, conceal discoloration, or improve tooth shape.
• Smile makeovers – Combine two or more cosmetic treatments to create a more balanced, attractive, and uniform smile.
• Gum contouring – Reshapes the gumline to improve symmetry, enhance tooth proportions, or reduce the appearance of a “gummy” smile.

• Fillings – Repair teeth affected by cavities or minor decay while restoring their strength and function.
• Crowns – Cover and protect weakened or damaged teeth, including those treated with root canal therapy.
• Bridges – Replace one or more missing teeth using neighboring teeth or dental implants for support.
• Dental implants – Replace missing tooth roots with durable posts that support crowns, bridges, or dentures.
• Dentures – Removable restorations designed to replace several missing teeth or a. complete arch of teeth