Cosmetic Dentist White Marsh
Expert Treatment, Phenomenal Results
There are a number of different cosmetic dental services that can help improve the appearance of your smile. These services are designed to address aesthetic concerns, such as gaps, stains, or misshapen teeth. In some cases, they may also help with functional issues, such as bite alignment. Dental Designs of Maryland is proud to provide outstanding dental services to our patients, including cosmetic dentistry treatments in White Marsh like the ones listed below. Call our office today to learn how we can transform your smile.
Why Choose Dental Designs of Maryland for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Highly Experienced Cosmetic Dentist on Staff
- Transform Your Smile with a Complete Makeover
- Custom-Crafted Dental Veneers Can Erase Flaws
Veneers
Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry services available today. The process of applying dental veneers involves placing thin shells and cementing them permanently to the front of your teeth. Veneers give dentists the ability to change the color, translucency, shape, and position of the teeth, which can completely alter the appearance of your smile.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
We want you to feel confident letting your smile show, even if you’ve suffered from dental damage, discoloration, or infections in the past. That’s why we utilize metal-free, durable materials, like zirconia and ceramic, to provide you with lifelike results that blend in with your natural teeth. Once your dental crown or filling is secure, you’ll be able to rest-assured knowing that it will last for years to come and be virtually unnoticeable to onlookers.
Teeth Whitening
Nothing makes a smile noticeable like white teeth. We offer in-office Zoom! teeth whitening that can be completed in as little as an hour by our trained staff. Within that time, our team will safely apply the whitening gel, making sure to protect the gums first. The professional-grade ingredients also minimize sensitivity while brightening the smile by up to eight shades within a single visit.
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Smile Makeovers
Dr. Santos is a highly accomplished cosmetic dentist with advanced training in a variety of specialized treatments, including facial aesthetics (BOTOX®, Xeomin®, and dermal fillers) and more. She can curate a customized treatment plan to completely transform your smile by addressing all of your aesthetic dental flaws simultaneously. The results will be breathtaking and can not only provide you with greater confidence, but in some cases, they can improve your oral health, too.
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
When you choose to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, it’s important to have a realistic idea of how much it will cost. Rest assured that our team will always take the time to make sure that you fully understand the financial side of your treatment as well as what payment options are available. Here’s a brief overview of the basics that you should keep in mind when it comes to the cost of cosmetic dentistry.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
Choosing the right cosmetic dental service means more than just comparing prices; you also need to think about your goals and which treatments are best suited to helping you achieve them. Below are some of the popular services available at our practice:
- Teeth Whitening: Teeth whitening is typically quite affordable and is often a very effective way to remove unsightly stains from your enamel. However, it’s not as versatile as other treatments and can only be used to make improvements to the color of teeth.
- Veneers: Veneers tend to be on the pricier side of cosmetic dentistry. This is balanced out by the fact that they can be used to correct a wide range of cosmetic imperfections in one fell swoop.
- Metal-Free Restorations: A metal-free restoration makes it possible to repair damaged or decayed teeth in an aesthetically pleasing way. The cost depends on what type of restoration you get.
- Smile Makeovers: A smile makeover is made up of multiple treatments, so it tends to carry a higher cost. Oftentimes, a smile makeover offers the most comprehensive solution for any number of flaws on your teeth and gums.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
What makes cosmetic dentistry worth the cost? For one thing, it can improve your confidence; when you’re no longer worried about the way your teeth look, you’re likely to feel more at ease in social situations and be more inclined to show off your smile. Furthermore, a dazzling grin can benefit your career by allowing you to make a more positive first impression on potential employers and important clients. In short, you shouldn’t underestimate the impact a great smile can have on your quality of life!
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
If the only purpose of a given dental treatment is to improve the way your smile looks, your dental insurance plan most likely will not cover it. Luckily, there are other ways to make the cost of cosmetic dentistry more manageable:
- Our practice offers free cosmetic and Botox/filler consultations, which can make it easier for you to decide whether you truly want to commit to pursuing cosmetic dentistry.
- Our Dental Wellness Plan comes with a 10% discount on cosmetic procedures.
- We accept financing through CareCredit so that our patients can break up the cost of their treatments into smaller monthly installments.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is cosmetic dentistry expensive?
While many people assume that cosmetic dentistry must be expensive, this is not always the case. This costly reputation may stem from the fact that most dental insurance policies do not offer any coverage for elective procedures, so patients must usually pay for their cosmetic treatments out of pocket. While improving your smile may seem expensive at first, it can also be seen as an investment in your self-esteem, confidence, and quality of life that can pay dividends over time. Having a smile you can be proud of can help you land a more lucrative job or open up new social opportunities.
Is cosmetic dentistry covered by insurance?
In most cases, dental insurance policies do not cover elective procedures, and this usually includes cosmetic dentistry. However, your plan may offer some coverage if your treatment is used to repair compromised teeth or if it provides oral health benefits. For example, your policy may partially cover veneers or dental crowns if they are used to restore and protect a damaged tooth. In these cases, an insurance plan will cover the procedure by 50-80%, but this varies based on the individual policy. The team at Dental Designs of Maryland will be happy to go over your policy with you and file your paperwork if needed, and we’ll also gladly help you navigate your financing and payment options.
Is cosmetic dentistry safe?
Cosmetic dentistry is perfectly safe for most patients as long as they are under the care of a qualified dental professional. However, no treatment is right for every patient, so the process will always begin with a consultation so our dentist can evaluate your oral health, discuss your needs and preferences, and determine which procedures can best address your needs. Underlying oral health issues like gum disease and tooth decay can make treatments risky or ineffective, but these problems can usually be cleared up with restorative treatments at our office so that you can receive cosmetic dental work later.
While over-the-counter teeth whitening products may seem tempting, they are sometimes of shoddy quality and lead to lackluster results or dental injuries. Professional whitening treatments, on the other hand, are incredibly safe and effective.
Does cosmetic dentistry hurt?
We understand that you might be anxious about whether your cosmetic treatment will hurt even if you have your heart set on achieving a more gorgeous smile, so we will do everything in our power to keep your experience as stress-free as possible. Teeth whitening is so non-invasive that it rarely requires anesthesia, and treatments that require the alteration of existing dental structures such as veneers and metal-free restorations will only be performed after you have received an appropriate numbing agent. While you may experience some mild soreness for a few days afterward, this should be temporary and easy to manage with over-the-counter pain relievers.