What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is anything that improves your smile and helps you feel more confident. A lot of times, it's about aesthetics and creating that ideal smile, that Hollywood smile.
How do I know if cosmetic dentistry is right for me?
Cosmetic dentistry may be right for you if you ever find yourself covering your mouth when you smile, not smiling with your teeth, or just not feeling confident about your smile.
What's the difference between cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry?
General dentistry is more focused on cavities, disease control, extractions, root canals, and that sort of thing. Cosmetic dentistry focuses more on the look of your teeth.
Sometimes treatment is necessary, and sometimes it's simply to help you feel better about your smile.
What is the difference between cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry?
Restorative dentistry generally includes fillings or crowns. Cosmetic dentistry is more focused on veneers, orthodontic straightening of the teeth, and whitening.
How can a cosmetic dentist improve my teeth?
A cosmetic dentist can improve your teeth in many ways, including straightening, whitening, and veneers. We can even do full-mouth reconstruction with crowns to change your bite.
Can cosmetic dentistry improve my smile?
Cosmetic dentistry can absolutely improve your smile. That's really the main idea of cosmetic dentistry: to help you achieve the smile you want.
Can cosmetic dentistry fix an overbite?
We can address an overbite with cosmetic dentistry through Invisalign.
Can a cosmetic dentist fix crooked teeth?
Yes, we can address crooked teeth through Invisalign as well.
How old should a child be before considering cosmetic dentistry?
We can work with younger patients as well. Generally, we wait until the permanent teeth have erupted, which is usually around age 12 or 13.
Can you be too old for cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry can be an option at many ages. I've seen patients in their 90s getting veneers, Botox, and lip filler. Really, it's about whatever makes you feel better.
What other concerns can cosmetic dentistry address?
With cosmetic dentistry, we can straighten teeth, whiten teeth, and make changes to the appearance of your smile based on what you want.
How can cosmetic dentistry change the structure of my mouth?
Cosmetic dentistry can change the structure of your mouth by moving teeth. We can address overbites and overjets as well and make changes that can affect your overall facial appearance.
When does cosmetic dentistry involve oral surgery?
In certain cases, when we're doing Invisalign, we may have to remove premolars, such as one premolar in each corner. Some oral surgery can be necessary to create space for the teeth to move.
What are the benefits of cosmetic dentistry?
The advantages include greater confidence, being able to go to that job interview and really let your smile shine, enjoying family reunions without embarrassment, and not having to worry as much about your smile.
What can I expect during the cosmetic dentistry process?
With cosmetic dentistry, we like to do a workup and show you what the final results could look like before we ever get started.
What should I consider when choosing a cosmetic dentist?
I would always want to see examples from a cosmetic dentist, especially before-and-after photos. We have a lot of those on our website, and we're always adding more.
Is cosmetic dentistry painful?
I don't believe dentistry should be painful. We make sure you're good and numb when needed and as comfortable as possible. We try to make everything as easy as we can.
What anesthesia options are available for cosmetic dental procedures?
For cosmetic dental procedures, sometimes we don't even need to use anesthesia or numbing. When we do, we have the full range of general dental numbing options available to us.
How long does it take to recover from a cosmetic dental procedure?
Usually, there is little to no recovery time. If there is any recovery time, it would typically be minimal.
Will I need to follow specific directions after cosmetic dentistry?
Generally, after certain cosmetic dental treatments, we do want you to try to avoid things that can stain your teeth, such as coffee, tea, and wine.
Is cosmetic dentistry covered by insurance?
Cosmetic dentistry is generally not covered by insurance. Sometimes it is, depending on the situation.
Are financing options available for cosmetic dentistry?
We do offer monthly payment options, whether insurance covers your treatment or not. We can discuss the available options and find one that works with your budget.
How can I schedule an appointment to discuss cosmetic dentistry?
If you're interested in cosmetic dentistry, the first step would be to come in and see us. We'll go over a full treatment plan, find out what your needs and wants are, and discuss what we can do for you.
At Definitive Dental, you come first. Whether you need dental care or simply have questions, call us at (972) 833-0151 or email [email protected] to schedule your visit. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.