Services / Cosmetic & whitening
Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers and Whitening
Cosmetic work at Lakeshore Dental covers professional whitening, tooth-coloured composite bonding for chips and gaps, and porcelain veneers for a full front-tooth makeover. We start with a conversation about what specifically bothers you.
Cosmetic dentistry gets oversold. Most people who come in unhappy with their smile need one or two specific things fixed — not a full set of veneers.
We would rather whiten and bond a chip for a few hundred dollars than talk you into something enormous. When a bigger case genuinely is the right answer, you will see the plan and the cost before we begin.
What happens
Tell us what bothers you
Colour, a chip, a gap, an old filling that has stained at the edge — the fix is different for each.
See it before you commit
For larger cases we can show you the proposed result before any tooth is touched.
Conservative first
Whitening and bonding are reversible or minimally invasive. We reach for veneers when they are genuinely the right answer.
Maintain it
We show you how to keep the result — including what will stain it.
Common questions
Does professional whitening work better than strips?
Yes, generally — higher concentration, controlled application, and a dentist checking first that the discolouration is not caused by decay or an old restoration.
Will whitening change my crowns and fillings?
No. Crowns, veneers and tooth-coloured fillings do not whiten. If you are planning both, whiten first and match the new work to the lighter shade.
How long do veneers last?
Well-made porcelain veneers commonly last 10–15 years or more with good care. They can chip if you grind your teeth, so a nightguard is often part of the plan.
Is cosmetic work covered by insurance?
Usually not, though a restoration that is also structurally necessary may be partly covered. We will tell you which category your treatment falls into before you decide.
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