For many patients, cosmetic dentistry is a bit of an enigma. Though they’ve heard of it before, they don’t know exactly what’s possible to change, or which procedures can achieve it. If you’ve been curious about this elective branch of oral health and wondering how it might be able to help you, here’s a closer look at some popular treatments and how they can improve your smile.

Whether you’re headed out to the beach this summer, or just hanging around poolside at home, now is the perfect time to improve your smile with the help of cosmetic dentistry. Here are a few life-changing treatments that you can start (and a few you can finish!) while you’re on your seasonal break!