What Does Cosmetic Dentistry Correct?
Some of the most common scenarios where cosmetic treatments are requested include:
Missing teeth
Crooked, crowded teeth
Outdated dental work
Dark stains and discoloration
Dark stains and discoloration
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
When you’re getting a smile makeover it’s typical to combine various cosmetic treatments with other restorative work. Some of the services that you may want to consider for enhancing your smile include options like:
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening provides an amazing experience with limited costs incurred. By brightening your natural tooth enamel, you can physically take the appearance of several years of age off your smile. Depending on your preferences, our dentist can fit you into our office for same-day treatment or fabricate a pair of take-home bleaching trays. Both options offer amazing treatment results with brighter whitening than anything you’ll find in a store.
Dental Veneers
Perhaps the most life changing of cosmetic dental procedures, porcelain veneers offer a “Hollywood” ready smile that looks straighter and whiter. Each veneer is bonded across the visible surface of teeth in your smile zone. Depending on the width of your smile, our cosmetic dentists may recommend anywhere from 6-10 veneers in total. Your cosmetic dentist will carefully oversee the shape and color of each veneer so that it works with the adjacent restorations for maximum aesthetic appeal.
Veneers are placed on healthy natural teeth that are free of decay and gum disease. They extend all the way to the gum line, but unlike a dental crown, they do not cover the back of the tooth.
Porcelain Crown
For broken or extremely worn teeth, a porcelain crown offers enhanced protection as well as attractive results. The color and shape of crowns are specifically crafted to complement your adjacent teeth so that they look and feel as natural as possible. And if you prefer to whiten your smile first, we can adjust the color of the porcelain before fabrication, for brighter overall results.
Invisalign and Orthodontic Therapy
Another functional option is straightening your smile with invisible aligners or braces. While orthodontics serves a functional role, they also enhance the symmetry of your smile, thereby making it naturally more attractive. Wellness Dental offers in-house Invisalign treatments and adult braces without the need to refer you offsite. Straightening your teeth with braces may limit the need for additional cosmetic procedures, further reducing the cost of your smile makeover.
White Fillings
Do you have older metal fillings that are visible when you smile? Our dentists can replace those restorations with ones that match your teeth. Small white fillings are minimally invasive to your tooth enamel, making them healthier for your smile and preferred over older amalgam designs.
Dental Bonding
One of the lesser-known conservative dentistry procedures. Composite bonding works well when teeth don’t need the added coverage of veneers, but still have surface discrepancies that detract from your appearance. This cosmetic dentistry treatment involves shaping tooth colored material over small gaps, chips, or uneven enamel to make the tooth appear whole and symmetrical. Since it can be completed in one short visit, it saves the patient extra time from missing work or other personal obligations.
Porcelain Bridges and Implants
Although dental bridges and implants are a restorative treatment, they can also serve a cosmetic role. By restoring missing teeth and filling in gaps in your smile, you can address embarrassing flaws that might detract from your self-confidence.
Full Mouth Reconstruction Options
Combining cosmetic dental procedures with restorative and dentistry options is excellent for our patients with broken or missing teeth. As we incorporate various phases of dental work, we can restore your smile’s function and appearance in a streamlined, focused process.
During your initial consultation, our cosmetic dentistry institute will discuss your primary concerns and needs. From there, we’ll evaluate the integrity and health of each tooth to determine which treatments are most applicable. Depending on your health and dental goals, we will then construct a care plan that outlines the cosmetic procedures and oral health processes required to help you achieve your desired smile.
Something for Every Budget
Enhancing your smile can be as simple as whitening your teeth. Or it might be that you prefer life changing porcelain veneers and dental implants. Whatever your vision is, our Mesa, Surprise, and Tucson cosmetic dentists will help you navigate the process of planning a personalized, affordable smile makeover.
For treatments that may not be covered by dental insurance, we also offer affordable financing options. Easily make monthly installments on the cost of your cosmetic procedure without having to delay the treatment. Flex spending accounts/health savings accounts may also cover the price of your treatment.
Flexible Scheduling
Our family dentist office offers everything from cosmetic dentistry and dental implants to family dentistry and dentures. Our dental office accepts most insurance and offers flexible payment options.
Contact our family dentistry team today to schedule. We’ll be thrilled to serve all of your family’s dental needs.
