Cosmetic Dentistry – Chardon, OH
Be Confident in Your Smile Again
As the years go by, you may find that it’s more difficult to feel truly confident about your smile as numerous stains, chips, cracks, and gaps start to appear over the years. Our dentists combine an artistic eye with the multiple cosmetic services listed below to design smiles that our patients can show off without hesitating. Are you tired of wincing every time you see your smile in photographs? Contact us today to schedule an appointment to talk about the changes you want to make to your teeth with cosmetic dentistry in Chardon, OH.
Why Choose Chardon Smile Center for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- One-Visit Metal-Free Dental Crowns
- BOTOX for Reducing Facial Wrinkles
- Sure Smile (Invisalign) for Braces-Free Orthodontics
Porcelain Veneers
While cosmetic bonding is generally good for making quick corrections to your smile, porcelain veneers are often the best choice for correcting multiple cosmetic issues at once. The thin sheaths of porcelain are attached to your teeth with a highly effective adhesive, hiding all kinds of imperfections at once beneath a natural-looking shell. You can give yourself a whole new smile in two visits.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
When you hear about metal-free restorations, the term is referring to crowns made entirely out of dental porcelain, which is both extremely strong and highly lifelike. It can be adjusted to perfectly match the shape and color of your other teeth so that most people won’t even be able to tell that you have a crown. In fact, these restorations are so effective that members of our staff sometimes have trouble telling them apart from the rest of the smile!
Dental Bonding
Is there a dark spot on your teeth that keeps distracting you? Have you noticed any minor chips or fractures? Is there a broken or misshapen tooth that needs to be corrected? All of these cosmetic issues can be quickly dealt with via direct bonding. Special material is shaded to match your teeth before it is placed on the enamel and subsequently smoothed out. The bonding material will be hardened in place with a special light before we quickly polish it and make any necessary finishing touches.
Sure Smile (Invisalign)
The idea of wearing braces for months or years holds a lot of people back from getting the orthodontic treatment they need to enjoy straighter, healthier teeth. Sure Smile lets you enjoy similar results without the drawback of highly visible metal in your mouth. The plastic trays used to shift the teeth during Sure Smile treatment are extremely comfortable and discreet, so the only thing people will notice is your increasingly straighter and more attractive smile.
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening offers far more consistent results than store-bought or do-it-yourself options. We can brighten smiles in about an hour with Zoom!, and we can provide Nitewhite and Daywhite kits to let you make the changes yourself in the comfort of your own home.
DYSPORT (BOTOX) & Fillers
The training that our team has completed qualifies them to provide many services that you won’t necessarily find at other dental offices. This even includes using DYSPORT and fillers to reduce wrinkles and smooth out facial lines. Both treatments are very brief and can be completed in about 10 minutes, meaning you can leave with a younger looking smile every time you visit our dental office.
Smile Makeovers
Sometimes one cosmetic treatment is not enough to create the smile of your dreams. It sometimes takes a combination of multiple procedures to get the brilliant results that you want. For example, you may want to straighten your smile with Sure Smile before hiding cracks and other flaws with porcelain veneer. A full smile makeover lets us put together a plan to improve the color, alignment, harmony, overall balance, and other aesthetic aspects of your smile.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
At Chardon Smile Center, every cosmetic case that we work on is custom-created to meet our patient’s individual and unique needs. So, whether you’re dealing with dental discoloration, chipped or cracked teeth, misalignment, or all of the above, we’ll collaborate with you to help you achieve your smile goals. Before you move forward with treatment, our team will take the time to help you understand the cost by providing you with a detailed estimate and breaking down all of your payment options.
What Cosmetic Service is Right for Me?
With several cosmetic treatments to choose from, it can be hard to know which one would benefit you the most. Here’s a breakdown of each of our smile-enhancing services and what they can do to boost your confidence:
- Veneers: Veneers are designed to virtually do it all, as these individually crafted restorations are able to take a damaged, discolored, and uneven smile and make it appear symmetrical, whole, and bright.
- Metal-Free Restorations: Gone are the days of using metal to protect and rebuild a tooth affected by damage and cavities. Instead, we use natural-looking, durable materials that are designed to stand the test of time.
- Dental Bonding: A small chip may not seem like a big deal, but with time, it can wear down your self-confidence and put your tooth at risk of decay and infection. Dental bonding is a fast, cost-effective treatment to restore and protect damaged teeth with little-to-no alteration of your natural tooth needed.
- SureSmile: SureSmile clear aligners are similar to Invisalign, providing the same trusted results and offering a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces.
- In-Office & Take-Home Teeth Whitening: Our Zoom! in-office and Nitewhite and Daywhite kits can brighten your smile by up to eight shades in as little as an hour or two weeks, depending on what treatment you choose.
- DYSPORT (BOTOX) & Fillers: If fine lines and wrinkles make you look older than you actually are, we offer fillers and DYSPORT to reverse the clock and give you back your youthful glow.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Worth the Investment?
Our team at Chardon Smile Center is grateful to have helped countless patients boost their confidence through providing high-quality cosmetic dentistry. We’ve had the opportunity to see the drastic difference between when a patient enters our office to when they leave with a complete and bright smile that they feel proud to let show.
So, whether or not investing in teeth whitening, veneers, or another service is worth it really is up to you and how much you feel your dental imperfections affect your day-to-day life. In any case, our team would be happy to talk with you more about your smile goals during a consultation so you can make an informed decision!
Making Cosmetic Dentistry More Affordable
Dental insurance doesn’t typically cover cosmetic dentistry in Chardon. So, if you’re planning on receiving one of these treatments, we recommend looking into signing up for our in-house membership plan. For just $35 a month for our Adult Premium Plan, you can receive all of your routine preventive care in addition to a 15 percent discount on other procedures. We also offer flexible financing through CareCredit to help split the cost of your procedure up into smaller, more manageable monthly payments.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
The longevity of your cosmetic dentistry results will depend entirely on the kind of treatment you undergo as well as how you take care of your smile. Firstly, certain services will naturally last much longer than others. For example, professional teeth whitening and dental bonding are quick procedures and can last several years whereas metal-free restorations and veneers can easily go for a decade or more due to their comprehensive process. Other options like Sure Smile will provide results that can last a lifetime as long as you wear your retainers once your process is over. Of course, brushing, flossing, and rinsing your smile can help ensure your new and improved pearly whites remain their best over the years.
Why Is Cosmetic Dentistry So Popular?
In the past, the main purpose of dentistry was to avoid and treat oral health issues. Thanks to advanced technology and improved education, the majority of the population has much better dental health. For this reason, people don’t only have to focus on protecting or restoring their smiles nowadays but can choose to enhance their teeth to improve their appearance. The increase in cosmetic dentistry’s popularity is also due to these services being more affordable for people, and these treatments provide amazing benefits for interpersonal and professional settings. Not only can you upgrade your smile, but you can also boost your confidence in the long run, increasing your chances of success in multiple aspects of your life.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
Cosmetic dental services aren’t considered necessary for a person’s health, so most dental insurance companies won’t offer coverage for these treatments. For this reason, you’ll likely need to find alternative routes to help make these kinds of procedures more affordable. Remember, however, that there might be exceptions for services that have restorative purposes, such as metal-free restorations and veneers, as they can help repair and protect teeth. Clear aligner treatments, such as Sure Smile, may also be eligible for coverage if they enhance a person’s oral health in the process. That’s why you’ll want to verify the benefits of your insurance plan with your provider in case they can help with certain treatments. You can also consult our knowledgeable team so we can help you navigate your policy and file paperwork on your behalf for a smoother process.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?
While undergoing treatment from a trained professional, cosmetic dentistry should be completely safe for most people. This doesn’t mean, however, that every treatment is best for every patient. Your dentist will need to evaluate your mouth first so they can determine which services would be right for you. Certain cosmetic dental services could end up being risky for your smile if you have an underlying issue that hasn’t been addressed yet. For instance, receiving a veneer atop a tooth that is decayed can make the situation worse, causing it to be more difficult to treat in the future. With your dentist’s help, they can develop a proper treatment plan to address any underlying problems first before moving forward with cosmetic dentistry. Additionally, store-bought whitening products contain cheaper ingredients that won’t be as safe for your gum tissue or tooth enamel as professional treatments from your dentist.