Cosmetic dentistry is a very hot topic in dentistry today. From Beverly Hills cosmetic dentists, to simple bleaching treatments that most dentists provide, cosmetic dentistry is available to all and exists at a great range of fees and complexities. The most simple cosmetic dentistry involves bleaching of the teeth. For someone who has nicely shaped and arranged teeth, bleaching can have outstanding results, often better aesthetically and more natural then all of the pure flat white "Hollywood Smiles" in People magazine. For people in a hurry, Zoom! whitening can whiten teeth very significantly during a 90 minute appointment Often silver amalgam fillings stain a tooth dark that shows during a smile. Simply replacing the filling with matching and complementary tooth-colored resin or "composite" filling will go a long way to whiten and brighten a smile. The high fee end of cosmetic dentistry can involve ceramic veneers and crowns which can easily get into the thousands of dollars per case, depending upon the number of teeth restored and the difficulty of the case. It is nice to have these expensive options available, but the real truth is these extensive cases are beyond the means of many people. Today almost all dental procedures can be performed in a cosmetic fashion that attempts to mimic natural, so one does not have to sign up for a complete mouth cosmetic makeover to be able to enjoy the benefits of cosmetic dentistry.