Cosmetic Dentistry – Altamonte Springs, FL
Creating Beautiful Smiles
Everyone would love to have a wide, bright, and beautiful smile, but nature isn’t always so generous with giving them out! If you have stains, cracks, chips, or gaps that constantly make you feel self-conscious, then our team is ready to give you the smile of your dreams using cosmetic dentistry in Altamonte Springs, FL. With them, we can eliminate just about any flaw you can imagine and give you a set of teeth that always lights up a room. Ready to get a confident, radiant smile? If so, all you need to do is contact us today.
How to Choose a Cosmetic Dentist
There are many factors to consider before choosing a cosmetic dentist. What’s their background like? Is the dental office easy to get to and open at hours that are convenient for your schedule? Do you feel comfortable in the dental office’s environment? Do you feel like you can trust the dentist? Don’t be afraid to ask about our qualifications, and feel free to check our smile gallery to see the kind of improvements we can make. We want you to be confident in choosing us as your partners for creating your new and improved smile.
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Porcelain Veneers
If you’re looking to get a Hollywood-style smile, then veneers are the way to do it. With them, we can fix and mask a whole array of cosmetic imperfections with just one treatment. They can:
- Instantly whiten teeth
- Eliminate small chips and cracks
- Close gaps
- Make small or misshapen teeth appear normal
- Straighten slightly misaligned teeth
They are extremely thin ceramic coverings that are bonded to the teeth, and they can be custom-made to give you everything from a minor touch-up to a complete smile makeover.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
If you have a damaged tooth that shows when you smile, then we’ll use a natural-looking metal-free dental restoration to repair it. These all-ceramic crowns, inlays, and onlays are just as strong as their metal counterparts, and they can be specially shaded to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. Thanks to our team’s meticulous attention to detail and our own in-house dental lab, we’ll make sure that only you and your dentist will know that you’ve had dental work.
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Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Have a small stain, chip, or gap that completely throws off the appearance of your smile? For these kinds of minor issues, we can quickly fix them with direct cosmetic tooth bonding. Your cosmetic dentist will start by applying a tooth-colored composite resin to your tooth, and then they’ll use it to literally sculpt away any problem you might have. It’s just that simple, and it can drastically improve your smile’s appearance in as little as an hour without the need of any local anesthetic.
Teeth Whitening
Have your teeth become stained or discolored over the years? Everything from the foods and beverages we enjoy every day to aging and genetics can affect the color of our smile, so to turn back the clock and restore your bright shine, we’re happy to offer both in-office and at-home professional teeth whitening. Whether you want to whiten your teeth as quickly as possible or in the comfort of your own home, we can easily give you a smile that’s 6-10 shades whiter in no time!
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Invisalign
Invisalign now allows adults with crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth to get them straightened without having to wear bulky metal braces. It uses a series of clear plastic aligner trays to shift the teeth in the most discreet and comfortable way possible. With this treatment, you’ll be able to smile with confidence the entire time, plus you can easily take the trays out whenever you need to eat or brush your teeth.
Virtual Smile Design
With our virtual smile design system, we can help you look into the future and give you a preview of what your smile will look like after undergoing a particular cosmetic dental treatment. Using a digital picture of your current smile, we’ll manipulate it to create your own “before & after” shots so you can have a better idea of what to expect. You can show these images to friends and family to get their opinion, and you can even use them to ask us to make any adjustments so we can be certain that we’re giving you the perfect smile.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is not usually covered by dental insurance. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean that you can’t afford the smile you’ve always wanted! We are proud to offer a wide variety of cosmetic services that can achieve different things for your appearance at different price points. When you come in for a cosmetic consultation, we can go over all your options with you and help you choose the best one for achieving your goals without breaking the bank. Read on as we cover some of the most important information about the cost of cosmetic dentistry in Altamonte Springs.
What Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
Which service is best for you? It depends on what you want to change about your teeth. Do you want to change their size, shape, color, or some combination of these aspects? No matter what your goals are for your smile, we’ll help you find a treatment that meets them and fits into your budget. Here are a few of our most popular options:
- Teeth Whitening – Our in-office treatments and take-home kits are an easy, effective, and affordable way to make a dramatic change to your smile! While teeth whitening naturally only changes the color of your teeth, it is one of the most cost-effective options available.
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding – If you have minor chips, cracks, stains, or gaps in your teeth, cosmetic dental bonding can practically erase them in a single appointment! It is one of our most cost-effective and versatile treatments.
- Veneers – Veneers are by no means the cheapest option, but they are often the most comprehensive. These precisely crafted, ultra-thin shells of dental porcelain can conceal more substantial issues than cosmetic dental bonding and can last longer as well. Plus, they can also make teeth look whiter and fix slightly uneven teeth.
- Invisalign – An orthodontic treatment like Invisalign typically costs more time and money than cosmetic services, but for good reason! Invisalign will help shift your teeth and jaws into their ideal positions, dramatically improving both the appearance and health of your smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be An Investment Worth Making
When you invest in cosmetic dentistry, you’re investing in a lot more than just your appearance. Countless studies show that a person’s smile is often their most-remember trait when making a first impression. Those with whitened and straighten teeth are also more likely to look more confident and trustworthy, which can have a significant positive impact on their careers, dating life, and self-confidence. To top it off, when you improve your pearly whites, you’ll naturally begin to smile more often, which has been shown to reduce stress and risk of heart disease. In the end, cosmetic dentistry can be an excellent investment that’s well worth making.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Just because cosmetic dentistry isn’t usually covered by dental insurance doesn’t mean that it can’t be affordable. We’re proud to partner with the third-party financing company CareCredit to help your smile fit into your budget. There are a variety of plans for qualifying patients to choose from, all of which have low- to no-interest rate. This way, you can break up the cost of your treatment into smaller, more manageable monthly payments.
Cosmetic Dentistry Frequently Asked Questions
You don’t need to feel embarrassed by your less than perfect teeth. You can achieve the smile of your dreams with the help of your cosmetic dentist in Altamonte Springs. Although you’re excited to revamp your teeth, it’s normal to have a few concerns before you’re ready to commit to a treatment plan. We’ll take the time to explain what you can expect on the road ahead. In the meantime, here are the answers to a few of the most common questions we are asked to help ease any apprehensions.
What are popular cosmetic procedures?
Nowadays, you have more options than ever to improve the aesthetics of your smile. You’ll achieve drastic, natural-looking results through a customized treatment plan. To help you reach your goals, you might benefit from 1 or more procedures, such as:
- Porcelain veneers
- Metal-free dental restorations
- Direct cosmetic tooth bonding
- Teeth whitening
- Invisalign
What will my new smile look like?
Now, you can “try on” your new smile before you buy it. Our dental office uses the latest technologies using a virtual smile design system. This allows us to give you a glimpse into your future to see what your new smile will look like before committing to any treatment plan. This allows us to make adjustments before we get started to ensure you’re achieving the exact smile you want.
Can my teen benefit from cosmetic dentistry?
Candidacy for cosmetic treatments is determined by various factors, like age. There are several cosmetic treatments suitable for teens, like metal-free restorations, direct bonding, and Invisalign. There are also some procedures that require a patient to have all their permanent teeth. As a result, your teen will need a comprehensive consultation to determine if they are a candidate for cosmetic dentistry.
How long will the process take?
There isn’t any way to determine how long your transformation process will take without first creating a treatment plan. Some procedures can be completed in a matter of minutes, like direct bonding. Others might take several months, such as with Invisalign. We’ll explain your treatment plan and how long you can expect the process to take during your initial consultation. We know your time is valuable, which is why we offer flexible dental office hours and the latest technology to save time in the dental chair without compromising the results.
Can I use my dental insurance?
In recent years, it was rare for dental insurances to cover cosmetic treatments because they are considered elective procedures; however, there is a gray area. Nowadays, restorative and cosmetic dentistry often overlap, such as when repairing a broken tooth with a metal-free restoration. As a result, if a treatment is deemed necessary for your oral health, your insurance may cover a portion of the cost.
A member of our team will work on your behalf with your insurance carrier to file the claim forms required to lower your out-of-pocket expense. We’ll explain your payment options for any remaining balance to keep your dream smile within your budget.