Cosmetic dentistry
Between professional whitening and veneers lies a world of intermediate treatments with commercial names and uneven evidence. The prior professional cleaning is the best cosmetic investment there is.
Whitening: clinic or home
In-clinic lamp whitening and supervised home trays deliver comparable results. Internet products without dental supervision can damage enamel.
Veneers: when yes, when no
Veneers solve shape, size and color when the underlying tooth is healthy. If the problem is position, the answer is orthodontics; if color, whitening. Veneers are not a universal treatment.
Cleaning first, always
No cosmetic work lasts on tartar and gingivitis. Professional hygiene every six to twelve months is the real maintenance of any result.