Cosmetic Dentist – Springdale, AR
Bring Out the Best of Your Smile
Are you confident in the smile you see in the mirror or photographs? Even a small crack or stain can leave you feeling less than confident about showing off your teeth. Dr. Bollin can transform your smile with veneers, metal-free dental crowns, and a number of other treatments. Our skilled cosmetic dentist in Springdale, AR can create a dazzling smile that grabs the right kind of attention. Give us a call if you’re interested in learning more about our cosmetic dentistry options.
Why Choose Sunset Avenue Dental for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- No-Prep, Lifelike Lumineers
- In-Office and At-Home Whitening
- Dentist That Highly Values Efficiency
Veneers
When there are multiple imperfections in your smile that you want to correct, you don’t have to schedule several different treatments. Instead, we can just cover the teeth in question with veneers – thin sheaths of tooth-colored material that can be used to completely hide permanent discoloration, cracks, gaps, and other imperfections from view. With veneers, your smile can be completely transformed in as little as two appointments.
Lumineers
Lumineers can be used to correct many of the same cosmetic issues as veneers. However, Lumineers are even thinner than traditional veneers, and as such, they can be placed on your teeth without needing to remove enamel in preparation. This makes them reversible, so if you decide at some point in the future that you don’t want your Lumineers anymore, you can simply have them removed without needing to get a new restoration to protect your teeth.
Metal-Free Dental Crowns
Our crowns are made out of zirconia and porcelain. In other words, they don’t contain any dark-colored metal materials. The result is that once we attach a crown to one of your teeth, it will blend in with the rest of your smile so well that many people won’t have any idea that your teeth were damaged to begin with. Since every smile is different, we’ll take the time to carefully personalize your crown so that it matches the size, shape, and color of your other teeth.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Does your smile look completely fine for the most part, save for one frustrating area? With cosmetic bonding, we can quickly correct small cosmetic issues such as minor chips or discolored spots in just one visit. A small amount of composite resin is placed on the tooth and molded as needed to cover up the imperfections in question. The material will quickly be hardened in place with our special curing light. Once that’s done, you’ll be able to walk out with your improved smile.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth can become discolored all too easily, whether it’s due to simple aging or repeated exposure to coffee, berries, and other dark-colored foods and beverages. Our dental office offers a convenient method for whitening teeth: Philips Zoom Whitening, a procedure that can make your teeth multiple shades brighter in less than an hour. For those who want to whiten their teeth at home, we can provide you with a Phillips whitening gel that’s more powerful than anything you can find at the store.
Smile Makeovers
Are you not sure what kind of cosmetic treatment you need? Sometimes you might actually require multiple forms of cosmetic dentistry to get the results you want. Schedule an appointment at our dental office so that you can tell us about the changes that you want to make to your smile. We’ll consider your situation and put together a smile makeover plan based on your goals; the said plan will combine veneers, cosmetic bonding, and/or other treatments to create the dazzling smile of your dreams.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
One of the biggest factors that can influence whether patients invest in themselves with cosmetic dentistry is the cost. While dental insurance typically doesn’t cover the cost of cosmetic dentistry in Springdale, our team offers multiple flexible payment options to help you enjoy a smile that sparks confidence. If you have any questions about financing or you want to learn more about all of your smile-enhancing options and their pricing, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly team at Sunset Avenue Dental.
What Cosmetic Dental Treatment is Right for Me?
Our team offers a comprehensive menu of cosmetic dental treatments that can address a wide range of imperfections. Depending on what type of flaws your smile is affected by, we may recommend any of the following services:
- Veneers or Lumineers: These treatments can straighten, brighten, repair, and improve the alignment of teeth that are crooked, gapped, broken, or discolored.
- Metal-Free Restorations: If you have an outdated metal crown or filling that’s drawing unwanted attention, we can switch it out with a much more aesthetically pleasing metal-free one.
- Dental Bonding: For chipped teeth, our team offers quick and effective repairs using the same material that we use to fill cavities.
- Teeth Whitening: Dental discoloration is one of the biggest complaints from patients. We offer in-house and at-home professional teeth whitening treatments that are safe for your smile.
- Smile Makeovers: If you have several different types of imperfections that you need to address, a personalized smile makeover treatment plan can provide you with transformational, comprehensive results.
- Invisalign: Clear aligners are able to address cosmetic orthodontic issues without drawing attention to the fact that you’re undergoing treatment.
Dr. Ray Bollin can help you decide which of the treatments above can improve your smile and address your concerns at a consultation.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Worth the Investment?
Ultimately, whether or not cosmetic dentistry is worth the money is up to you to decide! For many people, having discolored teeth or gaps between their teeth doesn’t impact their daily lives or oral health, and they’re perfectly fine carrying on with their smiles. On the other hand, some patients may fixate on these imperfections and feel self-conscious about smiling in front of others, which can affect their daily lives. If the latter description hits home for you, you’ll likely feel that cosmetic dentistry is worth the investment.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry More Affordable
At Sunset Avenue Dental, we offer several flexible payment options that make paying for cosmetic dentistry in Springdale easier for our patients. If you’re a member of our in-house savings plan, you’ll receive discounts on select cosmetic services, like teeth whitening, adult orthodontics, and metal-free dental crowns. If you aren’t, our team is partnered with a third-party financer, CareCredit, to offer a little-to-no-interest monthly payment plan option.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?
For the majority of patients, cosmetic dentistry is indeed considered safe. That said, our team will need to check your mouth for existing oral health issues. Moving forward with cosmetic dentistry before such problems are resolved could lead to an even more complicated situation. For example, if you cover a decayed tooth with a veneer, the underlying cavity will continue to grow more severe, and it will ultimately be harder to treat.
Rest assured that our team will consider your unique situation carefully in order to determine whether cosmetic dentistry is right for you. We’ll make sure that any oral health issues we find are properly dealt with before beginning the process of enhancing your smile.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
Different cosmetic dental treatments have different lifespans:
- Teeth whitening can last around 2 to 3 years.
- Cosmetic dental bonding often lasts between 3 and 10 years on average.
- Veneers and Lumineers are highly durable and can potentially last well over 10 years.
- The longevity of a smile makeover can vary depending on what treatments were performed.
Remember, the care you give your smile will help determine how long you’re able to keep the results of your cosmetic dental treatment. Make a point of staying away from dark-colored foods and beverages that can stain teeth, and don’t forget to brush and floss at least two times every day.
What’s the Difference Between a Crown and a Veneer?
Crowns and veneers are both used to cover teeth, but a crown surrounds the entire structure while a veneer is only placed over the side that is visible when you smile. The more important difference, however, is their intended purposes. Crowns are typically placed for restorative reasons, such as to repair damaged teeth or strengthen weakened ones. Meanwhile, a veneer is usually solely meant to improve the appearance of the tooth.
To determine whether a crown or a veneer is the right choice for you, our team will need to examine your tooth and consider your oral health needs as well as your personal goals for your smile.
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
There’s no need to worry about discomfort during your cosmetic dental procedure. Many non-invasive treatments, such as teeth whitening, can be performed without even needing to numb the mouth first. As for treatments such as veneers that involve shaping the teeth, a local anesthetic can be administered to help you stay comfortable.
In some cases, your mouth may be a little sore or sensitive after your cosmetic dental procedure. Fortunately, these symptoms are generally relatively mild, and they will eventually fade away on their own. You can keep your discomfort under control by taking an over-the-counter pain reliever or by periodically rinsing your mouth with salt water.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Since cosmetic dental procedures are elective, typically medically unnecessary, and rarely covered by insurance policies, many people assume that they must be prohibitively expensive. Thankfully, the team at Sunset Avenue Dental is proud to offer a selection of cosmetic procedures at a wide variety of price points, and we’ll be happy to help you find an aesthetic solution that helps you achieve your goals while fitting within your budget. You can probably expect to pay out of pocket for cosmetic treatment, but we offer flexible financing options from CareCredit that can break your bill into easy monthly payments as well as our in-house membership plan that can cover your routine oral care while giving you discounts on other procedures. While cosmetic dental services can seem costly at first glance, it’s important to remember that achieving a smile you can be proud of can open up many opportunities in the professional world and the social scene, so enhancing your grin can be seen as an investment in your well-being.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
Dental insurance plans typically provide coverage for preventive, restorative, and emergency procedures, and this usually doesn’t include cosmetic treatments. However, your plan may offer partial coverage if a cosmetic procedure provides oral health benefits, such as when veneers or metal-free dental crowns are used to rebuild and protect compromised teeth from infection and injury. In cases like these, the procedure will probably be treated as a major restorative treatment that will receive about 50% coverage. When we see you at our office in Springdale for your consultation, we’ll be happy to help you navigate the details of your plan so you can know exactly what it will pay for and how to maximize your benefits. We’ll also be glad to file your claims so you won’t have to worry about them.
What Causes Dental Stains?
Dental stains can be caused by a variety of factors, and the most common are:
- Exposure: Overindulging in foods and beverages that are high in pigments, tannins, and dyes such as coffee, tea, red wine, cola, berries, candy, and dark sauces can leave stubborn dental stains that do not respond to conventional oral hygiene methods. Acid exposure can also leave your enamel more vulnerable to stains and discoloration.
- Tobacco: Smoked or smokeless tobacco can leave unsightly nicotine stains and nasty accumulations on your teeth and lead to a host of serious oral health issues like gum recession and a greater risk of oral infections.
- Age: Decades of use will wear the whitish layer of enamel on your teeth down over time, so older people tend to have yellower teeth.
- Injury: A severely injured tooth may darken.
- Antibiotics: People who receive certain antibiotics such as tetracycline during childhood may develop permanent dental discoloration.