If you have dental decay and are in need of dental restorations your dentist will probably remove the enamel in the affected area. The enamel has to be removed so the dentist can get to the decay in the dentin below or information in the pulp. Removing the enamel is also necessary in order to have a crown put on a tooth or veneers to cover all your teeth. If you think you need new enamel for your teeth you should probably consult with a dentist in Los Angeles. The cosmetic dentist can better explain the procedures available to restore whatever condition makes you think you need new enamel. If you�re enamel is to thin and your teeth are subject to decay, your dentist may recommend veneers. A veneer is a thin layer of material placed over the surface of the tooth for either restorative or aesthetic purposes. Veneers are made of two types of material either composite or dental porcelain. The composite veneer is built up in the mouth by the dentist as if he were a sculptor. A dental porcelain veneer is made by a dental technician in a dental laboratory and later bonded to the tooth. As far as getting new enamel for your teeth goes, you can forget it. What you will get is either a composite material or dental porcelain. If your teeth are straight and in good shape other than coloration, you can just have them bleached. If other problems are involved you will need to have them fixed before you can have a set of veneers installed. The first step for you to do then would be go to your computer and call up a search engine on the Internet and search the term cosmetic dentist Los Angeles. Browse through the websites and find a cosmetic dentist that looks good to you and call for an appointment. The cosmetic dentist will give you an examination and make recommendations as to your needs for your approval. He will probably describe two or three methods at his disposal and describe the difference between them as well as the cost. You will probably be able to have your teeth restored and something to smile about again.