Your smile is one of the most important parts of your body. It is something that everyone can see, and it is a major part of expressing yourself. Everyone should be able to smile with confidence. However, many people are self-conscious about their teeth and, because of this, aren't able to smile and use their mouth confidently. Luckily, cosmetic dentists can do certain things to help you get the smile that you have always wanted. Here are some of the things that you can have done.

1. Laser Whitening

If your main concern is the color of your teeth, then you can easily get your teeth whitened by the dentist. There are a couple different techniques to whiten the teeth. The most common is just a gel that is put on the teeth and left on for a certain amount each day. This gel then bleaches the teeth. The concern with this, however, is that is doesn't fix all stains. Some calcium stains, coffee marks, and other staining won't come off with bleaching. In this case, you may want to get laser whitening. This is when the dentist can shave off a little bit of the tooth, the part that has the stain, and then bleach the tooth so that it is perfectly white.

2. Straightening Techniques

There are many different kinds of straightening techniques that you can use. The most common are braces. These are metal brackets that are placed on each tooth and connected with some wire. The wire and brackets are tightened and manipulated each month to help the teeth move into their proper position.

The next is Invisalign. Much like braces, it can straighten the teeth, but instead of metal, it is an invisible tray that is placed over the tooth and this tray helps to move the teeth to the correct spot. Many people prefer Invisalign because it is less noticeable.

3. Veneers

Lastly, you can get veneers put on one or all of your teeth. Veneers are a porcelain overlay on the tooth that can correct for size and shape of the tooth. Thus, if you have uneven length of teeth, if you don't like the shape of your teeth, or if the staining is so bad even laser whitening won't help, veneers may be the best option for you. For this reason, many people find veneers to be one of the best most versatile ways to get the smile they want.

By understanding all of the different options, you can choose what is right for you.  Go to websites of local dentists to learn more.