Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance.
Cosmetic dentistry may involve:
1- The addition of a dental material to teeth or gums
- Bonding
- Porcelain veneers
- Crowns
- Gum grafts
2- The removal of tooth structure or gums
- Enameloplasty
- Gingivectomy
3- Neither adding nor removing dental materials, tooth structure, or gums
- Teeth whitening
- Laser whitening
- Gum depigmentation
4- Straightening of teeth accompanied by improvement in appearance of face
