Worthington Cosmetic Dentist Transforming Smiles
Survey data collected from a variety of sources indicates that the appearance of your smile may dramatically impact your personal and professional life. Employment surveys indicated that applicants were more likely to receive a job offer if they had attractive smiles. Another survey suggested that people considered those with attractive smiles to be smarter, more attractive, and better educated. If you’re dealing with a less than perfect smile, contact Dr. LJ Adam and his dentistry team today. We’ll schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation at our Worthington, PA office to help patients from Fenelton, Chicora, and other nearby locations find the best cosmetic solutions to improve your smile.
At-Home Teeth Whitening
Many patients who visit us and want to brighten their smiles have already tried some of the numerous whitening products available at the local pharmacy. Unfortunately, these store bought whiteners don’t typically have much effect on patients’ smiles. Professional take home whitening kits from our office provide effective, predictable results up to ten shades brighter. Our whitening kits include custom crafted application trays, professional level doses of whitening agents, and personalized treatment plans to meet your unique teeth whitening needs.
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Veneers
Many patients who visit us and want to brighten their smiles have already tried some of the numerous whitening products available at the local pharmacy. Today, veneers are one of the most sought-after cosmetic dental treatments. Why? To begin, these thin shells of porcelain and other high-quality dental materials are quite versatile since they can conceal minor gaps, noticeable chips, unsightly stains, and other common imperfections. Furthermore, each veneer is custom-made, the results can last upwards of 30 years, and you won’t have to wait long to achieve your smile goals since the entire treatment process can be completed in just three visits. If this sounds like the perfect smile-enhancing service for you, then schedule an appointment with our Worthington cosmetic dentist.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
As you might know, cosmetic dentistry typically isn’t covered by insurance, given that it’s usually done electively as opposed to for health reasons. That said, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t find a cosmetic treatment that will fit easily into your budget.
While we’ll be happy to review the myriad financial options when we meet you in person, but before then, here’s what you should know about the treatment.
What Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
One of the difficulties in giving general advice about what cosmetic dentistry will cost you is that the term can be used to refer to more than just one thing. There are many different kinds of procedures that fall under this umbrella, varying widely in their typical applications and their price.
Take-home teeth whitening, for example, is an inexpensive treatment that allows you to radically change the color of your smile by lifting stains from the enamel. On the other hand there are veneers, which can be used to cover the teeth in order to improve their appearance. This is a much more involved procedure, and therefore costs more.
Deciding on your unique treatment plan will come down to a balance between what you personally can afford and what sort of results you’re looking for.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Cosmetic dentistry can make measurable differences in both how come off to the people around you, and more importantly, what you feel about yourself. While people don’t necessarily value the results they get from cosmetic care on the same level as fillings or crowns, the way they make you feel can be just as impactful.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
As was mentioned previously, cosmetic dentistry typically isn’t covered by insurance, meaning that it’s typically necessary to pursue alternative methods of making the care affordable. For one, we have a dental savings plan that gives patients 15% discounts on the care that they receive from us, with no contract or enrollment deadlines. If you’re curious about this or any other option for making care affordable, give us a call and we’ll be happy to talk to you about them.
Explain that purely aesthetic dental care is not covered by dental insurance but there are other options available to help make the cost budget-friendly.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Painful?
Many people are hesitant to commit to dental treatments of any kind because they are worried that it will be painful. The good news is that we will always do everything we can to make you feel as comfortable as possible in the dental chair. Most cosmetic treatments aren’t invasive, so they don’t even require a local anesthetic. For treatments like veneers and dental crowns, where your tooth needs to be reshaped, the dentist will numb your mouth beforehand. There might be some residual soreness or sensitivity, but this should be mild and temporary.
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
There are various reasons why teeth can become discolored. Here are some of the most common.
- Food & Beverages: Certain foods and beverages can move into the outer layers of your tooth structure, staining your teeth. Common culprits are tomato sauce, red wine, tea, coffee, and chocolate.
- Tobacco: Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause tooth discoloration. Additionally, the research found higher levels of dissatisfaction among smokers with how they look based on the appearance of their teeth.
- Age: As one gets older, their teeth can become more brittle, allowing for staining and yellowing.
- Injury: When tooth injuries are the root of the problem, the affected tooth can darken.
- Antibiotics: If you took antibiotics as a child, you may want to find out which ones you took. According to The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there is a link between taking tetracycline antibiotics as a child and permanent tooth discoloration.
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
If you aren’t completely confident in your smile, you could likely benefit from cosmetic dental treatments. Stained and discolored teeth often can’t be fixed with over-the-counter whitening products, but with professional whitening, you can get the job done! Chipped and cracked teeth can be protected with dental crowns or veneers. If you want to look younger, cosmetic dentistry can help with this too. This way, we can discuss your goals and put together a plan to best meet your needs.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Many people associate cosmetic dentistry with expensive treatments, but this doesn’t have to be the case. The costly reputation of cosmetic dentistry likely stems from the fact that it is rarely covered by dental insurance. In most cases, patients have to pay for their treatment out of pocket. Improving your smile may seem costly at first, but you need to consider the investment that you are making in your self-esteem, confidence, and quality of life.