"What are some examples of cosmetic dentistry?"

Dr, Pang: Bleaching or whitening your smile is a simple cosmetic procedure.   This is a safe and permanent procedure that whitens tooth enamel.  If you have broken, chipped teeth or dental work in the smile zone, bleaching probably won’t work well for you.   However, aesthetic general dentistry is health and functionally necessary.   With the added bonus of artistically  enhancing one’s smile.  Examples of aesthetic general dentistry are:  making a filling invisible so that it blends in with the tooth’s natural color,  making an all porcelain crown or cap appear like a real tooth  so that no one can see the difference when a broken front tooth is repaired.   Other examples are preserving the tooth structure with conservative preparations like all porcelain veneers or half crowns because in the end we are really trying to mimic the real thing.  Also, eliminating dark metal restorations.   In summary, cosmetic dentistry utilizes modern techniques like lasers and modern porcelain or resin materials (similar to  a synthetic enamel)  to keep your smile looking fresh, young and vibrant.