Cosmetic Dentistry Corbin
Get the Smile You Truly Deserve
Do your teeth ever make you think twice before smiling? Do you find yourself constantly worrying that people will notice your cracked, stained, chipped, gapped, or crooked teeth? If so, you’re far from alone, and Dr. Whitaker is ready to give you a beautiful, flawless smile using cosmetic dentistry at Corbin Family Dental Care. With the treatments detailed below, she can make any imperfection seemingly disappear, leaving a gorgeous set of teeth in its place. You can get started today by giving us a call to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Corbin Family Dental Care for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Advanced Technology Ensures Beautiful, Lifelike Results
- Sedation Options Available for Nervous Patients
- Save On Your Care Without Insurance with Our Brilliant Membership Plan
Veneers
Veneers have long been one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments around, and that’s because they’re able to eliminate a wide variety of smile flaws at the same time, including:
- Stains that don’t respond to whitening
- Chips
- Cracks
- Gaps
- Misshapen teeth
- Undersized teeth
- Slightly crooked teeth
They are extremely thin porcelain shells that are designed to resemble healthy, white enamel, and they fit directly over the teeth to dramatically improve their appearance. They are always custom-made to a patient’s specifications, so you can get just one or an entire set to transform your smile.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
Metal-free restorations are the perfect marriage of durability and beauty, which is the ideal combination when it comes to dentistry! These crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays are made of 100% dental porcelain, which is known for its ability to mimic the strength and appearance of natural enamel, even down to how it reflects light. With this material, Dr. Whitaker can create a restoration so lifelike that even a patient will have trouble telling it apart from their natural teeth.
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Direct Bonding
Looking for a quick and affordable solution that is guaranteed to improve the appearance of your smile? With direct bonding, Dr. Whitaker can literally sculpt a problem tooth to perfection. She does so by applying a naturally-colored composite resin to a tooth and molding it to look like a regular part of the enamel, hiding any imperfection in the process. The procedure itself is completely painless, only takes about an hour, and can effectively eliminate minor stains, cracks, and gaps.
Zoom! Teeth Whitening
Is your smile looking less than white lately? With Zoom! Whitening, our team can break up even the most stubborn stains to restore that youthful glow to your grin. You can either get a quick treatment in our office, or we can provide you with your own take-home kit so you can whiten whenever and wherever you want. It’s hard to beat our professional teeth whitening system that won’t irreversibly damage your teeth like whitening toothpaste or irritate your gums like some over-the-counter strips. Ask us about our maintenance program after Zoom! Whitening to keep your new smile as bright as possible.
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Smile Makeovers
A smile makeover combines multiple cosmetic dentistry treatments to transform your smile and boost your confidence tenfold. Whether you’re looking to brighten stained teeth, correct chips and cracks, close gaps, or improve the shape of certain teeth, Dr. Whitaker can design a customized plan tailored to your unique needs. Even patients who are suffering from multiple aesthetic flaws affecting numerous teeth can benefit from a smile makeover; our goal is to create a beautiful, healthy grin that reflects your personality and makes you proud!
Digital Treatment Planning
Wouldn’t it be ideal to see what the finished product will look like before you even start? Digital treatment planning allows us to create highly customized cosmetic solutions with unmatched accuracy, thanks to the help of special computer software and 3D imaging. This technology not only improves precision but also lets you preview your results beforehand, helping you feel confident about the direction your smile is heading. From veneers and metal-free restorations to full smile makeovers, digital planning ensures predictable, natural-looking outcomes.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Determining the exact cost of cosmetic dentistry is challenging without a consultation. This is because there's a wide range of treatments, each customized to the patient's specific smile goals. Fortunately, our team is ready to share some factors that influence the cost. To find out more, simply keep reading!
What Cosmetic Dental Service Is Right for Me?
Cosmetic dentistry offers solutions for a variety of dental imperfections. Typically, patients aim for whiter, straighter, or differently shaped/sized teeth. Dr. Whitaker can guide you through several options, including:
- Teeth Whitening – If your teeth are stained from factors like coffee or tobacco, Zoom! in-office whitening can significantly brighten your enamel in just one short visit. For a more gradual process, ask about our take-home whitening kits.
- Direct Bonding – An affordable option for small changes, bonding is excellent for concealing minor chips or cracks. While cost-effective and quick, bonding will require touch-ups every few years.
- Veneers – Veneers can enhance a single tooth or transform an entire row. Although they typically cost more, veneers can last over a decade with proper care.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Enhancing your smile with cosmetic dentistry might initially feel like a significant commitment. However, the investment in cosmetic dentistry has long-lasting benefits. Whether you're heading to a job interview, a date, or a social gathering with friends, your smile is often the first impression others have of you. If you lack confidence in your teeth, it may influence you to behave in a more reserved or self-conscious manner. On the contrary, increased confidence often leads to a more vibrant social life, a more successful romantic life, and even greater professional opportunities. In this context, the value of a confident smile is truly immeasurable.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
As mentioned earlier, most dental insurance plans do not cover cosmetic dentistry. However, enhancing your smile can still be achievable without straining your budget. Qualified patients have the option to utilize flexible dental financing through Cherry or CareCredit. They offer payment plans with low-to-no interest for cosmetic procedures. By breaking down the cost of veneers, bonding, or other cosmetic treatments into manageable monthly payments, you can enhance your smile promptly and repay the expenses gradually.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
How do teeth become discolored in the first place?
Teeth discoloration is unfortunately part of the natural aging process. As we get older, our enamel (the white outermost layer of our teeth) thins, revealing more of the yellowish layer of dentin underneath. In addition, certain habits such as smoking, using certain medications, poor oral hygiene, and frequent consumption of staining foods and drinks can cause yellow or brown discoloration of the teeth. Genetics may also play a part in the exact shade of your pearly whites.
Whatever the cause of your dental discoloration, we have several treatments you can choose from to attain a beautifully white smile again.
Is cosmetic dentistry right for me?
Ultimately, only a dentist can tell you whether you’re a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. However, virtually any patient who is dissatisfied with some aesthetic aspect of their smile could benefit from at least one of the procedures described on this page.
In general, we do ask that patients looking to undergo cosmetic treatments have generally healthy teeth beforehand. If, at your consultation, we detect issues like gum disease or cavities, those problems must be addressed prior to receiving cosmetic treatments.
Is cosmetic dentistry ever appropriate for children?
In most cases, we usually recommend cosmetic dentistry to adults only, as their oral structures have finished developing, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that a child or teenager could never benefit from these services. Many teens are conscious of their image and elect to brighten their smiles with Zoom! teeth whitening. We might also suggest direct bonding to fix a younger child’s chipped or cracked tooth. If your child is interested in cosmetic dentistry, it couldn’t hurt to schedule a consultation so they can examine their options with Dr. Whitaker.
Is cosmetic dentistry covered by my insurance?
The answer to this question depends on both the type of procedure you’re receiving and your individual insurance policy. Some cosmetic procedures are substantially covered under some dental insurance plans, while others are almost never covered. In some cases, a cosmetic treatment might overlap with restorative dentistry (such as metal-free restorations) and be partially covered by your insurance. However, don’t expect any coverage without first consulting your insurance company. If you need help getting in touch with them, our team will go above and beyond in filling out your paperwork for you and maximizing your benefits.
Is cosmetic dentistry safe?
Many people feel anxious about dental work and wonder whether elective cosmetic procedures are safe. Thankfully, yes, as long as a trained professional provides them, they’re generally considered safe for most patients. However, that doesn’t mean everyone is a great fit for every treatment. Before you can proceed, you must schedule a consultation with Dr. Whitaker. At your appointment, our team will update your medical history and list of medications, as well as examine your current dental condition, to ensure that we don’t recommend anything that might interfere with your overall well-being.
For example, if you’re eager to brighten your smile but we find a cavity during your visit, we’ll treat it first because applying a bleaching agent over tooth decay can cause severe discomfort.
How long does cosmetic dentistry last?
How long your recently upgraded grin retains its new look depends on how well you take care of it. Some treatments, like veneers, can last up to 25 years as long as you consistently clean them. Other services, like professional teeth whitening, last months to years but will need to be maintained at home as no whitening system lasts forever.
Generally, the better your at-home hygiene routine, the longer your results will stick around. You should also visit us every six months for a routine checkup and cleaning so we can monitor your condition and help maintain your cosmetics.
Does cosmetic dentistry hurt?
Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry doesn’t usually fall into that category. In fact, a majority of the services are considered minimally or non-invasive, so you can set your concerns aside. Some treatments, like teeth whitening and direct bonding, often don’t require a topical anesthetic because they typically don’t cause adverse effects. Others, like getting veneers, require removing some of your enamel, but our team will numb the area first.
Furthermore, Dr. Whitaker knows that many people experience dental anxiety and is licensed to administer sedatives to help you feel relaxed and comfortable the entire time!
Why is cosmetic dentistry so popular?
For the majority of the history of the field of dentistry, the focus has been on preventing and treating problems that interfere with your oral health. It’s only been in the last several decades that elective services to improve your appearance have gained so much traction.
This could be due in part to the ongoing advancement of dental technologies, resources, and techniques. Services that once used supplies that only the rich and famous could afford, like implants and veneers, have evolved and are now made from more affordable materials to be less costly.
Not only that, but many providers (including us) offer flexible financing. If your application is approved, you can break up your final invoice into more manageable installments that won’t break the bank!