Many dental patients feel unsatisfied with their smiles. They may have esthetic issues like chipped, stained, broken, or missing teeth. Feeling uncomfortable with your smile can change the way you think of yourself.
Cosmetic dentists aim to help you feel great about your smile and how you look. They want to help you improve not only your appearance but also your oral health.
Some patients hesitate before asking their dentist how cosmetic dentistry can change their lives. They may believe cosmetic dentistry is an unnecessary expense. However, you will find that the benefits go beyond your appearance.
Reason #1: Improve Your Self-Image
If you have difficulty with your teeth, you already know how much it can impact your self-image. You may feel like you have to hide your smile in public.
Cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile and, by extension, how you think about your appearance. When you feel more confident in how you look, you’ll approach life in a new way. Smiling more may attract personal and professional opportunities.
Reason #2: Improve Your Oral and Overall Health
Many cosmetic procedures have significant oral health benefits. For example, Invisalign® encourages teeth to move to healthy positions, making it significantly easier to keep away plaque and food build-up that can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
In turn, lower rates of tooth decay and gum disease have a strong association with improved overall health. Patients with poor oral hygiene are more likely to develop cardiovascular problems, stroke, and diabetes.
Reason #3: Improve Tooth Function
Many restorative procedures, such as crowns and bridges, have a dual cosmetic purpose. With a new crown, bridge, or implant, you will be able to eat, talk, and smile as you would with a natural tooth.
Cosmetic Procedures We Offer
- Teeth Whitening: At-home whitening with gentle yet effective bleaching gel
- Microabrasion: Removes surface stains without peroxide
- Invisalign: Straightens teeth and corrects minor to moderate bite issues
- Cosmetic Bonding: Corrects chips, cracks, and tooth shape
- Bioclear: This unique system combines bonding with injection molding to reshape and improve your teeth.
- Veneers: Thin sheets of composite or porcelain material correct multiple esthetic issues simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dentistry
Does insurance cover cosmetic dentistry?
Most dental insurance policies do not cover cosmetic procedures. Depending on your policy, it may cover procedures with dual restorative and cosmetic benefits, such as crowns and bridges.
How long do veneers last?
Veneers typically last between five and ten years, though with excellent care, they may last longer.
Call Perfect Smile Dental Studio
If you want to make a lasting change in your smile, Call our Lutz, FL, office today at 813-948-6335 to explore our cosmetic procedures and schedule a consultation.
If you are like most people, you probably have at least one or two things you would like to change about your smile. These issues can likely be remedied with the help of a cosmetic dentistry procedure. But you may not have explored your options in cosmetic dentistry because you didn’t think you could afford it. The good news is there may be ways to pay for your cosmetic dental work that you didn’t know about.
Options for Paying for Cosmetic Dental Work
Insurance
You may be able to get some cosmetic dentistry procedures covered or partially covered by dental insurance. This is especially true if the procedure would also improve your dental health. For example, braces and Invisalign not only straighten your teeth but they can help prevent future cavities since you will have straighter teeth. You should always check to see what your dental insurance might cover when it comes to cosmetic procedures.
Financing
You may be able to finance your cosmetic dentistry treatments on a credit card or through a personal loan. At Perfect Smile Dental Studio, we also offer CareCredit®. CareCredit can help you pay for cosmetic dentistry procedures that your insurance won’t cover. Typically, it has low minimum monthly payment options so you get the cosmetic dentistry treatment you want. You can apply for CareCredit in three simple steps and get an answer right away with their instant approval process.
We make it easy for you to pay for your cosmetic dental treatments by accepting payments made with cash, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. We also offer financing through CareCredit®.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dental Work
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is the area of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth, gums, mouth, and smile. Cosmetic dentists are trained to provide a variety of treatments that can address many dental problems, including cracked or chipped teeth, discoloration, missing teeth, tooth decay, and more. What are some common cosmetic dental procedures?
Common cosmetic dental procedures include:
- Teeth whitening
- Veneers
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Inlays
- Onlays
- Implants
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?
Generally speaking, cosmetic dentistry is safe. However, as with any medical procedure or treatment, there are always risks involved. By choosing a reputable and experienced cosmetic dentist, you can minimize the risks. Be sure to consider comfort level, skill, experience, customer reviews, background, and accreditations when choosing a cosmetic dentist.
Cosmetic Dental Work at Perfect Smile Dental Studio
Our dental providers take pride in helping you build confidence by enhancing your smile. We have the experience and skills necessary to take on even the toughest of cosmetic dental challenges. You can trust us to present you with all of your options and to help you decide which is best for you while keeping your budget in mind.
