Cosmetic dentistry in Palo Alto.
Cosmetic dentistry should make your smile look healthier and more like you, not like someone else. Every plan starts with what bothers you and what is causing it.
- Conservative planning
- Natural results
- Clear estimates
Our approach
The most conservative option that works.
A dark tooth, a chipped edge, crowding and worn enamel each call for a different solution. The most conservative option that reliably reaches your goal is usually the right place to start, and sometimes the best advice is to leave a healthy tooth alone.
We explain which changes are realistic and how each option compares in longevity, maintenance and cost before any treatment begins.
Choosing a treatment
How the options compare.
- Teeth whitening lightens natural tooth color and is often the first step before bonding or porcelain is color matched. Professional whitening
- Composite bonding repairs small chips, closes minor gaps and refines shape, often in a single visit with little or no enamel removed. Dental bonding
- Porcelain veneers change color, shape and proportion when a larger, longer lasting change is the goal. Careful planning keeps preparation to what is truly needed. Porcelain veneers
- Clear aligners correct tooth position, which can reduce or eliminate the need to cover healthy teeth. Clear aligners
- A smile makeover combines these treatments in the right order so the result looks balanced and natural. Smile makeovers
Your consultation
What happens first.
Your first visit includes a conversation about your goals, a careful examination of your teeth, gums and bite, and photographs or digital scans when they help with planning.
Healthy gums and a stable bite come first, so any decay or gum inflammation is addressed before elective cosmetic work. Bring photos of smiles you like and the things you would change about yours. We will help you understand the options.
Cosmetic services
Refine, never replace who you are.
- Teeth WhiteningLighten natural tooth color, often the first step→
- Composite Dental BondingRepair chips and close small gaps in one visit→
- Modern Dental BondingRefined bonding techniques for natural results→
- Teeth VeneersChange color, shape and proportion with porcelain→
- Clear AlignersStraighten teeth without covering healthy enamel→
- Smile MakeoverSeveral treatments, planned in the right order→
Before and after
Smiles, thoughtfully restored.
Every smile shown here belongs to a patient of Dr. Sharma. Drag the line to compare.
Shared with each patient’s permission. Individual results vary.
Cosmetic dentistry
Common questions.
How long do veneers and bonding last?
Both can last many years with good care. Porcelain is more stain resistant and durable, while bonding is easier to repair and more conservative. Grinding, chewing habits and hygiene all affect longevity.
Will whitening change my fillings or crowns?
No. Whitening only lightens natural tooth structure, which is why it is usually done before any restorations in the smile are matched.
Do I need to know which treatment I want?
No. Bring photos of smiles you like and the things you would change about yours. We will help you understand the options. Palo Alto Oral Health is at 2875 Middlefield Road in Midtown Palo Alto and welcomes patients from Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos and Stanford.
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