A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of a face. With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. You now have choices that can help you smile with confidence.

Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Ask Dr. Rice about the options most suitable for you, what your expectations are and the dental fees involved. Some options are:

• Tooth whitening ( bleaching) brightens teeth that are discolored or stained. Bleaching may be done completely in the dental office or Dr. Rice  may dispense a system for you to use at home.
  
  
• Bonding can improve the appearance of teeth that are chipped, broken, cracked, stained, or have spaces between them. With bonding, tooth-colored materials are applied, or bonded, to the tooth surface.
  
  
• Veneers are thin custom-made shells designed to cover the front side of teeth. Made of tooth-colored materials, veneers are used to treat spaces between teeth and teeth that are chipped or worn, permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked.
  
  
• Braces are not just for kids. Orthodontics may be needed if teeth are crooked, crowded or do not meet properly. If Dr. Rice thinks you should see a specialist for treatment, he will refer you to an orthodontist.