Cosmetic Dentistry – Garland, TX
Smile Transformations Made Possible
Your smile’s aesthetics can make a difference when preparing for a date, meeting your future in-laws, or interviewing for a new job. Whether you have minor or major imperfections, you may want to consider cosmetic dentistry to enhance and transform your appearance. From custom-made veneers and metal-free crowns to cosmetic bonding and teeth whitening, you can see a new you when visiting Town Center Dental. Contact us today to learn if you’re a good candidate for smile-transforming cosmetic dentistry in Garland, TX.
Why Choose Town Center Dental for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Personalized Treatment for Transformational Results
- Advanced Dental Technology
- Flexible Financing Available Through CareCredit
Porcelain Veneers
Chips, cracks, stains, discoloration, gaps, misshapen teeth, and minor misalignments can all be hidden with the help of dental veneers. These thin, shell-like coverings are placed over the surface of your teeth, hiding flaws and creating a more uniform appearance. Placed in just two appointments, they are a permanent cosmetic solution that requires the removal of a small bit of tooth enamel and can last about 10 years with regular maintenance.
Learn MoreMetal-Free Dental Crowns
If decay and damage are keeping you from engaging with others, let Dr. Knott recommend metal-free crowns. Made from natural-looking materials like Emax and porcelain, they are customized to fit comfortably and correctly as well as blend in with your existing smile. Not only will your tooth be better protected, but you can feel more confident about your aesthetics because no one will be able to tell a difference between your real and artificial teeth.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Even minor flaws can be enough to cause lowered self-esteem. Fortunately, at Town Center Dental, we can use cosmetic bonding to easily repair small areas of damage. Using color-matched composite resin, the malleable solution is applied directly to the tooth enamel and shaped and sculpted by Dr. Knott. Once the area is covered, a curing light hardens the resin to create a more beautiful appearance.
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Teeth Whitening
Stains and discoloration can develop as the result of consuming too many dark-colored beverages, genetics, smoking, or even poor oral health. If you want to blast away stains above and below the surface, you can choose between in-practice treatment or at-home whitening kits. Proving far more effective than DIY solutions found at the local drug store, both of our solutions will ensure you see dramatic results that give you a real reason to smile.
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Many patients are interested in knowing more about how much their cosmetic dental treatments will cost since it is unlikely that they will be covered by dental insurance. While we can’t give you a proper cost estimate until your consultation with Dr. Knott at our Garland Office, we’ll be more than happy to help you understand your financing options and find the best solution for your needs and budget. Here are some general guidelines about what these treatments can cost.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
If you’re interested in cosmetic dentistry, you’re probably seeking to make your teeth whiter, straighter, or into a different shape. Dr. Knott can help you achieve these goals through treatments such as:
- Porcelain veneers: While these lifelike appliances are a more costly option, they can address several dental defects at once and completely transform a patient’s smile.
- Metal-free dental crowns: These appliances can resculpt or restore misshapen or damaged teeth. While they are priced similarly to veneers, they may be partially covered by insurance if used for restorative purposes.
- Cosmetic dental bonding: This inexpensive and painless treatment can address chips, cracks, gaps, and stains without anesthesia in minutes during a routine dental appointment.
- Teeth whitening: This treatment is mid-range in terms of cost and can brighten teeth by up to eight shades in a brief period of time, but it cannot address their sizes, shapes, or positions.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
While cosmetic dentistry often seems like a large financial commitment, you can also see it as an investment in your appearance and self-confidence. Achieving a more beautiful smile can make it much easier to engage socially and make positive first impressions, which can significantly improve an individual’s quality of life. Some patients may find that having a stunning grin can help them land a lucrative new job or a juicy promotion.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
While dental insurance policies don’t usually cover cosmetic dental procedures, we offer several options that can help you fit these treatments into your budget. These include:
- Financing options: We partner with trusted third-party financiers such as CareCredit and Sunbit to offer patients flexible payment options that can break their bills into small monthly payments with little or no interest.
- Our in-house dental savings plan: For a yearly membership fee, you can receive significant discounts on many of our cosmetic and restorative services while covering your routine exams and cleanings completely.
We look forward to seeing you and helping you navigate your payment or financing options at our office. During your consultation, our team will be able to offer you a proper cost estimate and help you find the best way to make your cosmetic treatment plan work for you.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Sometimes, patients are hesitant to pursue their smile goals because they are worried about the cost. That may even be the position you are in now! If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to know that there are financial solutions available outside of dental insurance (which doesn’t typically cover the cost of treatments that aren’t “medically necessary”). The first is flexible financing with a third-party financier like CareCredit. The second is our dental savings plan. If you choose the latter, then you can enjoy several perks, including free consultations and significant discounts on smile-enhancing services, like veneers.
Ultimately, if you are interested in learning about the financial solutions available to you, we recommend reaching out to our friendly and knowledgeable dental team so we can provide you with further details.
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
Generally speaking, cosmetic dentistry isn’t a “need.” That said, you deserve a smile that makes you feel happy and confident. So, if you are unhappy with yours, you shouldn’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us so we can learn all about your dental needs, your oral health, and your aesthetic goals. From there, we can review the treatment options available, share our recommendations, and help you decide if cosmetic dentistry is right for you!
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
Naturally, how well you care for your smile will impact the longevity of your results. After all, if you smoke, you don’t brush consistently, and you skip your biannual dental visits, it won’t take long for stains, chips, and other imperfections to resurface. So, make sure that you commit to good oral hygiene habits and break any existing bad ones!
It’s also important that we mention that some cosmetic dental treatments simply last longer than others. Veneers, for example, are known for lasting well over a decade. Conversely, the results of a teeth whitening treatment typically last for around six months. So, it’s important to consider the upfront price and the average lifespan; treatments that seem expensive may actually be the best choice for your wallet in the long run!
What Causes the Discoloration of a Tooth?
There are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors at play, including dark-colored beverages, certain medications, and the natural aging process. That’s one of the many reasons you should talk to your dentist if you are interested in whitening your teeth; they will consider the source of the discoloration, your aesthetic preferences, and the best way to make your dream smile a reality. If you reside in or around Garland, then give us a call – we’d love to help you on your journey to a smile that makes you look and feel your best!
Is There Anything I Shouldn’t Eat After Whitening My Teeth?
Actually, yes! Tomato soup, blackberries, and chocolate are a few foods we recommend avoiding in an effort to keep your teeth nice and bright. Of course, it’s equally as important to keep dark-colored drinks to a minimum too, including coffee, wine, and juice.