All Dental Treatments

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the appearance of teeth. A dentist can explain whether veneers, whitening or bonding may be suitable.

Cosmetic Dentistry illustration

How the treatment works

Choose a procedure to see its steps.

Dental veneers · 5 steps

Illustration of discuss goals in dental veneers
Step 01

Discuss goals

Describe colour, proportion and shape preferences with the dentist.

Illustration of plan the restoration in dental veneers
Step 02

Plan the restoration

Review the bite, existing enamel and alternatives.

Illustration of prepare if needed in dental veneers
Step 03

Prepare if needed

The clinician may conservatively shape enamel for the selected veneer.

Illustration of make or select a veneer in dental veneers
Step 04

Make or select a veneer

The planned ceramic or other veneer is made or prepared to fit the tooth.

Illustration of fit and bond in dental veneers
Step 05

Fit and bond

The dentist checks colour, fit and bite before bonding as appropriate.

Professional whitening · 4 steps

Illustration of check suitability in professional whitening
Step 01

Check suitability

Examine teeth, gums and existing restorations first.

Illustration of select a method in professional whitening
Step 02

Select a method

Discuss appropriate clinician-supervised whitening approaches.

Illustration of protect and apply in professional whitening
Step 03

Protect and apply

The chosen whitening product is used following professional instructions.

Illustration of review and maintain in professional whitening
Step 04

Review and maintain

Reassess colour and any sensitivity, then give aftercare guidance.

Composite bonding · 4 steps

Illustration of check the tooth in composite bonding
Step 01

Check the tooth

Examine the chipped, worn or irregular tooth and bite.

Illustration of match the shade in composite bonding
Step 02

Match the shade

Choose a tooth-coloured composite that blends with nearby enamel.

Illustration of place material in composite bonding
Step 03

Place material

The selected composite is bonded and shaped carefully.

Illustration of finish and review in composite bonding
Step 04

Finish and review

Polish, check contact and bite, and explain maintenance.

After Treatment

  • Maintain careful brushing and interdental cleaning.
  • Follow instructions after the particular whitening or restoration procedure.
  • Avoid habits that chip or overload restorations.
  • Arrange review for a loose restoration, significant sensitivity or pain.

These illustrations explain typical care, not an individual diagnosis. Your dentist will explain which steps and aftercare apply to you.