Cosmetic

What's The Difference Between Cosmetic Dentistry And General Dentistry?

General dentistry involves traditional procedures like fillings, crowns and root canals that tend to address issues in parts of your mouth that don't show when you smile. Cosmetic dentistry on the other hand focuses on areas visible when you smile; its primary goal being enhancing aesthetic appeal by making sure colors, shapes and overall appearance of teeth remain natural and appealing.

How Can A Cosmetic Dentist Fix My Teeth?

Your cosmetic dentist's approach to fixing your teeth depends on your unique requirements. Sometimes this involves orthodontic care as well, in which we can both straighten and whiten them simultaneously using clear aligners such as Invisalign.

Can A Cosmetic Dentist Work With Young Children?

At what age should someone start getting cosmetic dentistry performed depends largely on their individual needs. Long-term cosmetic dentistry tends to be most suitable for adults who have finished growing. When treating children for broken front teeth or severe staining, we aim for conservative solutions until their gums stop changing so expensive dentistry may no longer look appropriate.

How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Change The Structure Of My Mouth?

Cosmetic dentistry can dramatically transform the shape, size, and structure of your teeth. If you have rotated or crookedness caused by grinding, or worn edges from excessive use of tooth grinding tools, cosmetic dentistry can make them appear straighter, younger, brighter and whiter; some even call this "instant orthodontics".

What Is The Process I Can Expect To Go Through If I Get Cosmetic Dentistry?

Planning is at the core of cosmetic dentistry. After consulting with patients to establish goals and discuss various options, such as teeth whitening or extracting tooth structure, our cosmetic dental specialists use photos, impressions, and other records to plan out procedures in advance and achieve predictable results while minimizing damage to existing tooth structure.

What Should I Consider When Choosing A Dentist For Cosmetic Dentistry?

When selecting a cosmetic dentist, take into account their experience in cosmetic and general dental practice as well as before/after photos to gauge the dentist's past work. Furthermore, it's vital that he or she clearly understands your goals while having produced similar results in the past.

How Long Would It Take, For Example, For Me To Recover From A Cosmetic Dental Procedure?

Recovery from cosmetic dentistry treatments is typically minimal. On the first day, you should experience similar numbness to having a filling. Once the anesthetic wears off, any discomfort should subside quickly. Your lips and tongue may need some time to get used to having different-shaped teeth but within two or three days you should feel completely at home and comfortable in your new smile!

Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered By Insurance?

Cosmetic dentistry typically is not covered by health insurance plans as it's considered elective care. While its cost can often surpass routine preventive dental visits, there are financing solutions that make cosmetic treatments more accessible.

How Can I Schedule An Appointment To Discuss Cosmetic Dentistry?

Scheduling an appointment at our practice is easy! Just call (972) 931-7114, and my team will schedule you in. We reserve special times for consultations on cosmetic dentistry or other services that might suit you; together we can discuss your goals and any available solutions.