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the front of a tooth, oftentimes in cases
where a single tooth or a group of teeth
has been discolored more than others, or
as an alternative to orthodontics. Veneers
have improved over time and dentists are
able to match veneers to your real teeth
so no one will ever notice. The treatment
requires shaving off a part of your tooth,
and be warned that eventually the veneer
will require replacement or repair as the
porcelain wears away.
CROWNS & BRIDGES
Bridges fill space from large gaps and
missing teeth and are not exclusively
cosmetic. Involving a more affordable, less
invasive procedure than with implants
and orthodontics, they help to improve
the appearance of teeth without replacing
or straightening. Similarly, crowns help to
cap and repair chipped or cracked teeth,
restoring them to their normal shape.
Porcelain crowns can be completed in one
visit and sometimes assist in large fillings.
IMPLANTS (REPLACING TEETH)
In severe cases of tooth decay, or due
to injury or age, one tooth or several teeth
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