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Q. What is cosmetic dental treatment?

A. Dentistry has changes and is no longer only about treatment that is required. Nowadays, many people turn to cosmetic dentistry, or "aesthetic dentistry" as a way of improving how they look. In this day and age people have higher expectations of what is socially acceptable. It is amazing what a nice smile can do for confidence and self esteem.

Q. What kind of treatment do cosmetic dental clinics offer?

A. Treatments can be used to straighten, lighten, reshape, replace and repair teeth. They include orthodontics, crown, veneers, and dental implants and of course tooth whitening. Each treatment plan is designed to suit the patient's specific needs, lifestyle and pocket.

Q. What kind of tooth whitening is available?

A. there are two forms of teeth whitening one which involves a kit that you take home and the other involves an in house treatment. The one hour "zoom" laser treatment is the quickest and most effective treatment available that can only be carried out by a dentist. The procedure has been featured numerous time on "extreme makeovers" and can bring your teeth up to eight shades lighter, This affordable treatment is non-invasive and in some cases can be more effectual than veneers.