When someone is unhappy with the appearance of a tooth, a cosmetic dentist can form a perfect-looking false front to cover it up. A dental veneer, made of porcelain or resin composite, might be just the solution to fix a damaged or discolored tooth. When used as a verb, the word “veneer” means to “cover...
A beautiful smile can be yours, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. If you have dental insurance, it’s natural to wonder if cosmetic dental work like veneers is covered. Unfortunately, in most cases, the answer is “no.” But before giving up on the idea, it’s worth exploring the exceptions to that rule,...
We all know celebrities with smiles that make heads turn. But what some people do not realize is that many of those same celebrities have had help perfecting their stellar smiles. Getting a perfect set of pearly whites can be a great investment in one of the first things people notice about you. But for...
Some people don’t mind having a gap between teeth. In fact, some celebrities—Michael Strahan and Anna Paquin are two examples—are known for their distinctive tooth gap. But for those who do not see the space as charming or attractive, there are several different ways to fill it. Options for gap tooth fillings cost anywhere from...
For anyone who has ever wanted to hide their teeth, there is a way to permanently improve a smile. Dental veneers help conceal the imperfections or damage a natural tooth might have. They can cover chips, stains, gaps, and even some alignment problems. Dental veneers cost quite a bit, and getting them is moderately invasive....