Whitening, veneers, bonding, gum contouring, and full smile design, cosmetic dentistry covers every way we can change how your smile looks, at whatever scale fits your goals and your budget.
Cosmetic dentistry is the category of treatment aimed at how your teeth look, rather than only how they function. That can mean something as simple as a two-shade whitening touch-up before a wedding, or as involved as a full smile design combining veneers, contouring, and whitening into one coordinated plan.
What ties it together is that every option is elective, you're choosing to change something you don't love, not treating a problem that's putting your health at risk. That means the right starting point is always a conversation about what actually bothers you about your smile, not a standard package.
At your consultation we'll look at your teeth, your gums, and your goals, then walk you through which cosmetic treatments apply and what each one actually involves, including the parts that are irreversible or require upkeep.
Most patients arrive with one specific thing they want fixed. Here's roughly which treatment addresses which concern, we'll confirm the right fit at your exam.
Professional whitening lifts stains from coffee, wine, and age in one or two visits.
Porcelain veneers or bonding reshape the visible front teeth without touching the rest of your bite.
Laser gum contouring reveals more of your natural tooth for a more proportional smile.
Full smile design coordinates whitening, veneers, and gum work into one sequenced plan.
Composite bonding fixes a single tooth in one visit, often without any drilling.
That's exactly what the consultation is for, we'll narrow it down together.
We look at your teeth, gums, and bite, listen to what you'd change, and take photos to plan against. Nothing is scheduled at this visit unless you're ready.
We recommend the specific combination of treatments that gets you there, with a real cost estimate for each piece. For bigger cases, we can show you a digital preview before committing.
Depending on what's included, this might be one whitening visit, a two-visit veneer process, a single bonding appointment, or a longer sequence for a full smile design.
We check the result, make small adjustments if needed, and tell you exactly what maintenance, if any, keeps it looking right.
Restorative dentistry rebuilds a tooth that's damaged, decayed, or missing so it works properly again. Cosmetic dentistry changes how a healthy or already-restored tooth looks. Many patients need one, the other, or both in sequence.
Cosmetic dentistry ranges widely in cost because it covers everything from a single whitening kit to a full smile redesign. Because it's elective, most dental insurance plans provide little to no coverage for purely cosmetic work, we'll tell you plainly if that's the case for a treatment you're considering. To make it manageable, we offer financing through Lending Club and CareCredit, and members of our Membership Club receive discounts on cosmetic services.
Our clinic is in network with most PPOs and accepts all insurance plans. We'll verify your benefits and file the claim on your behalf.
Spread payment over time with interest-free financing through Lending Club or CareCredit, so cost isn't the reason you delay treatment.
Not insured? Our in-house membership plan simplifies preventative care and saves on treatment, a smart alternative when insurance isn't a fit.
Learn About MembershipOur cosmetic team plans every case around your actual teeth and gums, not a one-size template, so the result looks like a better version of your smile rather than someone else's.
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Not sure which treatment applies to you? Book a cosmetic consultation and we'll map it out together.
Book ConsultationBook a cosmetic consultation. We'll look at your teeth and gums, ask what specifically bothers you, and recommend the treatment or combination that addresses it, without upselling you into a bigger plan than you need.
Almost never, because insurance is built around treating disease and damage, not appearance. There are occasional exceptions, like a crown that's both restorative and cosmetic. We verify your benefits and tell you exactly what to expect out of pocket.
Yes, and it's common. Whitening before veneers, or gum contouring before a smile design, are typical sequences. We'll plan the order so each step supports the next rather than working against it.
It depends entirely on the treatment. Whitening fades gradually over one to three years. Veneers and bonding can last a decade or more with good care. We'll give you a realistic timeline for whatever you choose.
Done well, no one should be able to tell you had work done, they should just notice your smile looks good. We match shade, shape, and proportion to your face, not to a generic ideal.
Yes. Sedation is available on request for any cosmetic treatment, including longer appointments like veneer prep. Just mention it when you book.
Bring us the thing you'd change. We'll tell you honestly what it takes to fix it, what it costs, and what it doesn't require, before you commit to anything.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a clear picture of what's possible.
New patients always welcome. Fill out the form and we'll reach out to schedule your cosmetic consultation, or call the office nearest you.