If your enamel does not have the strength to support porcelain veneers, or if you have other issues that prevent you from having veneers placed, don’t worry. Your Austin cosmetic dentist can offer several cosmetic dentistry options for giving you a beautiful, radiant smile depending on your specific needs. For instance, if you have teeth stains that do not respond to teeth whitening systems, such as stains from root canal therapy, over exposure to fluoride, or certain medications such as tetracycline, cosmetic bonding can offer an alternative to porcelain veneers. Using the same color-matched material she would use to fill a cavity, your Austin dentist can completely mask even the most severe tooth stains. Cosmetic bonding also offers a great solution for chipped teeth, gapped teeth, broken teeth, and short teeth. Other benefits of cosmetic bonding include the relatively low cost and the fact that your teeth do not require enamel preparation beforehand.