Bleaching- Excellent for lightening the color of natural teeth. One to two appointments are required. It won't lighten old plastic fillings or crowns.

Bonding- Direct composite resin bonding can cover discolored tooth structure and can "straighten" crooked teeth. Also allows the dentist to save a maximum amount of natural tooth structure. Can also be combined with restoring decay.

Veneers- Direct Similar to bonding but using laboratory - prepared porcelain, more expensive.

Cosmetic Procedures

Bleaching - Excellent for lightening the color of natural teeth. One to two appointments are required. It won't lighten old plastic fillings or crowns.
Bonding - Direct composite resin bonding can cover discolored tooth structure and can "straighten" crooked teeth. Also allows the dentist to save a maximum amount of natural tooth structure. Can also be combined with restoring decay.
Veneers - Direct Similar to bonding but using laboratory - prepared porcelain, more expensive.