Cosmetic Dentist Worcester
Making Your Smile Look Truly Stunning
Even if your smile is healthy, that doesn't mean it's without problems. Your grin may suffer from some notable flaws. These faults could easily make you feel anxious around friends, family, and others. For these reasons, you may want to try our cosmetic dentistry in Worcester. Everyone at Burncoat Family Dental would love to give you a stunning grin. Learn how that’s possible by reading over the options below. On the other hand, find out more about us at a consultation visit.
Why Choose Burncoat Family Dental for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Highly Customized Treatments
- Partnered with a Local Dental Lab
- 5-Year Guarantee on Cosmetic Work
Veneers
Veneers are thin shells placed on the fronts of teeth. Due to their versatility, they can hide a wide range of smile flaws (tooth stains, chips, cracks, etc.). The shells also blend well with your grin due to their porcelain material. They’ll match your other teeth in color, size, and shape once placed. Still, placing veneers takes time and removes some of your enamel. If you’d prefer a faster and less invasive method, you could try our office’s Lumineers.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
In years past, metal restorations were the only kind available. These dental crowns, fillings, and such look "off" and have negative health effects. Thankfully, our office takes a far better approach. We offer metal-free restorations – kinds that defend your teeth and hide their flaws. Due to using resin and ceramic, these non-metallic versions won’t cause you any harm. Instead, our restorations can help your smile look and feel great for years to come!
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
If you need to fix smaller smile flaws, consider cosmetic dental bonding. This treatment applies tooth-colored resin to the imperfect parts of your teeth. It effectively hides minor stains, chips, cracks, and even gaps. You'll get to enjoy such effects after just one appointment. Once the visit is over, the cosmetic bonding can last for 5-10 years with proper care. The latter is highly cost-effective when you look after it well.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a service that brightens your grin. Our office carries two types: in-office treatment and Opalescence take-home kits. The first option means undergoing the whitening process at our office. There, our dentists will apply Zoom! whitening gel directly onto your teeth. With the second choice, you would wear Opalescence whitening trays for a few weeks. Regardless, either method delivers quality results. They can both brighten your smile by six, eight, or even ten shades.
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Gum Recontouring / Crown Lengthening
Sometimes, it’s your gums (not your teeth themselves) that cause a smile flaw. Excess gum tissue can hide your white enamel from view. You’d then have what’s called a “gummy smile.” At our office, we’re able to treat the latter with gum recontouring. This service – also known as crown lengthening – gets rid of the unneeded excess with a soft tissue laser. You and others can then see more of your grin. This effect is also permanent, as gums don’t grow back.
Smile Makeovers
If your grin suffers from many kinds of flaws, you may want a smile makeover. This service isn’t its own treatment – it’s a set of two or more cosmetic dentistry procedures done all at once. So, how long a makeover takes will depend on the options it includes. Our office further ensures its effects with virtual smile design. Using this software, we preview your treatment results ahead of time. We can then make changes so that the final makeover suits you.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Although many people associate cosmetic dentistry with expensive treatments, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. The costly reputation likely comes from the fact that because cosmetic dentistry treatments are elective most dental insurance plans don’t cover them.
Improving your smile may seem pricy at first; however, it’s important to consider the investment you’re making in your self-esteem, confidence, and quality of life. An attractive smile could lead to better job opportunities, so your smile makeover could someday pay for itself!
At Burncoat Family Dental, we are happy to accept flexible financing for cosmetic dentistry treatments. These plans can break up the cost of your procedure into multiple, low-to-no interest payments that are better suited to your budget.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
In most cases, dental insurance will not cover elective procedures, and most cosmetic treatments are considered elective.
However, it is important to note that there may be some exceptions to this rule if the treatment provides oral health benefits. For example, a dental crown or veneer may receive partial coverage if it builds or protects a tooth.
Typically, around 50 to 80% of the cost of the procedure would be covered in these cases, but this will depend on your individual policy.
At Burncoat Family Dental, our billing team is happy to help you understand your specific plan, file your claim paperwork, and maximize your dental insurance benefits.
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
Many patients are afraid to experience discomfort from dental treatment. In fact, even those who are eager to undergo an elective cosmetic procedure may be worried about it being painful.
The good news is that most cosmetic dentistry treatments are non-invasive. For example, professional teeth whitening usually does not even require local anesthetic. For treatment such as veneers where a small amount of enamel must be removed, your dentist will numb your mouth before beginning any work.
Following treatment, you may experience some residual soreness or sensitivity for the next few days; however, this should be mild and temporary.
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
If you’re not 100% confident with the smile you see when you look in the mirror or take a selfie, you could most likely benefit from cosmetic dentistry.
Over-the-counter whitening products promise big results but usually fail to deliver the kind of changes necessary to notice a big improvement, but professional whitening can easily remove up to eight shades of discoloration, often in about an hour.
Chipped or cracked teeth may expose the center of your teeth to dangerous bacteria, and thus if your tooth becomes damaged, a crown, veneer, or cosmetic dental bonding can help.
If you’re looking a bit too wise beyond your years, cosmetic dentistry can help turn back the hands of time on your smile by giving you whiter, brighter teeth.
Ultimately, the best way to know whether you can benefit from cosmetic dentistry is to schedule a consultation with your dentist. They can recommend specific procedures that would best achieve your smile goals and give you the look you want!