There's usually a number of options to get a great smile.  If your existing teeth are somewhat crooked or misaligned, but otherwise are in excellent shape, with no chips or discoloration, then an orthodontic treatment using Invisalign would be the optimal choice.  Invisalign process uses transparent, almost-invisible aligner trays to move your teeth into perfect alignment.  This can take as little as a few months, but depends on how much movement is required.  Dr Shimanovsky would be happy to discuss the details with you.

If your teeth have chips, cracks, or other imperfections,  show signs of wear, are discolored, have some decay, or have already been through dental restoration, then veneers or crowns would be the option for cosmetic treatment.  Veneers are used when teeth are in good overall shape, with very little wear or  damage from chips, cracks, or decay.  In this case a thin layer of front surface of the tooth is removed, and a ceramic shell is bonded to the tooth.  Go to this page for more on porcelain veneers.

If existing teeth have more significant wear or damage then a treatment with dental crowns would be required.  In this case more tooth structure is removed all around the tooth, and a ceramic shell is bonded over the whole tooth.

When placing veneers or crowns on a number of adjacent teeth excellent results are achieved because there is less constraint from existing teeth and the doctor has more freedom to correct color, shape, and symmetry of the teeth.

Regardless of which option is utilized, in the end you will have a strong, well functioning, and great looking restoration, and, most importantly, an awesome smile.

The photos below are of actual patients of Dr. Shimanovsky. Please browse through them to see the beautiful new smiles of her patients.