Shape and proportion
Describe the details you want to change and those you want to keep.
Our approach
Aesthetic dentistry in Mexico City
Explore aesthetic dentistry in Mexico City with an assessment of health, shape, color and function. Discover planning at Gloss Dent.
Your assessment
Health and aesthetics in the same conversation
Aesthetic dentistry offers ways to change aspects of dental appearance. An informed choice also considers teeth, gums, bite and ongoing maintenance.
At Gloss Dent, each proposal aims to address a specific need and your preferences. Explore smile design, veneers and alignment options without assuming which is appropriate before assessment.
It depends on what you want to change
Whitening, composite, a veneer or a crown? It depends on what bothers you
What usually makes sense is the least invasive option that fixes what bothers you. Even color: whitening. Details on a few teeth: composite. Shape and color of the whole smile: veneers. A badly damaged or weak tooth: a crown or an onlay. Crooked teeth: aligners first.
| If what you want to change is… | Usually considered… |
|---|---|
| Yellowish teeth with an even shade | Whitening: in the office, one visit of 1 to 2 hours, or at home with trays, over 2 to 6 weeks. It lasts around 3 years according to the NHS; it is not permanent. |
| A gray tone or stains from medications (tetracycline) | Whitening does little or takes months; sometimes a veneer makes more sense. |
| A chip, a small gap or the shape of a few teeth | Composite, without removing tooth structure. At 10 years, between 90% and 95% success, depending on the type of restoration. |
| The shape and color of your whole smile | Veneers; how many depends on how many teeth show when you smile. |
| A healthy tooth whose only problem is color or shape on the front | A veneer or composite, not a crown: a crown removes between 63% and 72% of the tooth; a veneer, between 3% and 30%. |
| A heavily restored, fractured or weak tooth | A crown. If healthy tooth structure is still left, an onlay preserves more: 91% were still in place at 10 years. |
| You already have crowns or composite on your front teeth | Whiten first and replace them afterward: they do not get lighter. |
| A back tooth that has had a root canal | The cusps are often covered with an onlay or a crown; Cochrane cautions that the evidence for choosing between them is limited. |
General criteria from the clinical literature (sources below). They do not replace an assessment: your plan comes from the diagnosis of your own case.
Before choosing
What is checked before any cosmetic treatment
It usually makes sense if…
- You want a change that preserves your natural tooth as much as possible.
- The color, a chip, a gap or the shape of some teeth bothers you.
- You have old restorations that look different from the rest.
Addressed or ruled out first…
- Cavities, gums and bite: checked and treated first.
- Whitening: not recommended for people under 18, during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- If you clench or grind your teeth, the material changes and a guard is needed.
- Crowns, veneers and composite do not change color: if you are going to whiten, you whiten first.
What to discuss
A plan you can understand
Alternatives
Compare intended benefits, limitations and what each option would involve.
Future care
Include reviews, cleaning and maintenance in your decision.
Common questions
Whitening, composite and crowns
How long does whitening last?
According to the NHS, around 3 years if you follow the instructions. Coffee, tea, wine and tobacco stain the teeth again. It is not permanent.
Does whitening cause sensitivity?
At first, for many people, yes: the ADA reports temporary sensitivity in up to two-thirds of patients. The risk is similar at home and in the office, and at home it tends to be milder.
Does a laser or a light whiten more?
Scientific reviews did not find that light or lasers improve the result or change sensitivity.
Crown or veneer?
If the tooth is healthy and the problem is color or shape on the front, a veneer or composite, because they preserve much more of the tooth. A crown is reserved for heavily restored, fractured or weak teeth.
Can I get composite or veneers right after whitening?
It is best to wait: whitening reduces immediate bonding to enamel. How long is decided at your assessment, based on your case.
Clinical sources
The criteria and figures on this page come from these sources. They are averages from studies, not a promise for any individual case.
- ADA: Whitening (Oral Health Topics)
- ADA · MouthHealthy: Teeth Whitening
- NHS: Teeth whitening (2025)
- de Geus 2025: at-home vs. in-office whitening (meta-analysis)
- Maran 2018: whitening with and without light (meta-analysis)
- ADA · MouthHealthy: Crowns
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS: Crowns, patient information (2025)
- Edelhoff 2002: how much tooth each preparation removes
- Pjetursson 2026: crowns by material (meta-analysis)
- Morimoto 2016: inlays and onlays (meta-analysis)
- Heintze 2015: composite restorations in front teeth (meta-analysis)
- Cochrane 2015: crown or composite for root-canal-treated teeth
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