If you've got a toothache or mouth pain, you're going to be focusing on getting that resolved as soon as you can. But sometimes, no matter the expertise of the dentist, your tooth may look different after the procedure. Cosmetic dentistry provides you with the opportunity to resolve the way your teeth appear, whether it's due to a dead nerve making the tooth look grey, stains on your teeth or just the color you were born with. Cosmetic dentists can move teeth, extract teeth, whiten them and change their shape, which will change the appearance of your smile dramatically.

It used to be that everyone would notice if you'd had a filling. While many of us may not have gold teeth, we probably have the odd tooth filled with silver colored amalgam or other materials. Alternatively, you can now fill these with porcelain or an alternative that matches the color of your teeth, looking seamless when you smile or laugh. You can replace existing fillings with this to give your mouth a fresh new look.

Cosmetic dentistry is all about keeping the look of your teeth as natural and healthy as possible. They often can use materials that are also more durable, giving you longer and better use of any damaged teeth. Lasers are also used to help whiten teeth, bleaching them with high levels of light. This can make you look younger and remove staining caused by dieting, smoking, caffeine or red wine.

You can also have teeth that were previously thought of as un-saveable, composite bonded and rebuilt within your mouth, providing a strong structure that will feel like new. It will feel like you have your tooth back again - without the pain! If your tooth is chipped, split or badly discolored, a solution is to use a dental veneer that is bonded to the tooth. These can also be used to reduce gaps between teeth.

Maybe you've lost a tooth, instead of having a gap, you can use a dental implant that is an artificial tooth. This can make you look younger, and feel more confident.

If you think you need a lot of work, you may need a full mouth makeover. This process involves various procedures, where a range of different cosmetic dentistry skills are employed to change the whole shape of your smile. Don't let yourself get all stressed about the appearance of your teeth, contact your dentist today to discuss cosmetic dentistry.