Cosmetic Dentistry - Burlington, MA

Which Cosmetic Dental Service Is Right for Me?

Certain cosmetic dental treatments are designed to address different types of imperfections in your grin, such as brightening the color of your teeth or trimming uneven gum tissue. Others can fix multiple flaws at the same time. Here are some of our most popular cosmetic services as well as some information about their costs:

• Teeth whitening – One of the most affordable cosmetic options, teeth whitening can quickly and dramatically improve the shade of your entire smile. The results can last for up to a year or so, meaning you’ll need to pay for touch-ups if you’d like to maintain your bright grin.
• Invisalign – Even though Invisalign clear aligners can cost several thousands of dollars and the treatment can take a year or longer, it can make a huge difference if you have crooked teeth or a misaligned bite.
• Dental bonding – With tooth-colored composite resin, your cosmetic dentist in Burlington can cover up minor cracks, stains, gaps, and similar flaws in your teeth in a single quick procedure. Bonding is one of the cheapest cosmetic dental services, and the results can be expected to last for five to ten years.
• Veneers – While veneers tend to cost more than many other aesthetic treatments, they’re the most versatile way to transform every aspect of your teeth in one fell swoop. In just two appointments, veneers can conceal basically every imperfection in your smile with lifelike, dazzling results that can easily last for over a decade, possibly even two.
• Gum recontouring – To even out a “gummy smile,” we can remove overgrown gum tissue with a special laser that makes the process fast and comfortable. Since gum tissue doesn’t grow back, this procedure should just be a one-time cost for permanent results.

Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be Worth the Investment

Improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry can do so much more for you than you may realize at first. After enhancing your grin and getting rid of flaws, you’ll feel so confident that you’ll naturally want to show off your pearly whites more often. Frequent smiling has been linked to higher self-esteem, elevated mood, and even lower blood pressure! Additionally, having an attractive, confident grin can make a world of difference when it comes to first impressions, which could benefit your social life as well as your career prospects.

How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable

Dental insurance providers typically won’t cover cosmetic services because they’re considered “elective” procedures. Luckily, our dental practice offers a much more convenient alternative for patients without insurance: our in-house membership plan . By paying a low, flat rate per year, all of your basic preventive care is covered, as well as 15% of all other services we provide. This includes cosmetic treatments!

Our team would love to help you comfortably fit the cost of cosmetic dentistry into your budget. Call us today to schedule your consultation and get started!

Why Is Cosmetic Dentistry So Popular?

Cosmetic dentistry’s popularity partly stems from improved dental care. In recent years, modern techniques and technology have led to the average person having better oral health. As a result, more people have healthy smiles and can thus focus on how their teeth look.

The shift towards cosmetics is also due to the rise of social media. All over the world, Internet users take pictures of pearly whites that they can show off to others. Furthermore, pretty teeth can lead to increased self-confidence and job opportunities. Naturally, then, dentists are seeing more patients who want to correct flaws in their smiles.

Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?

As for whether cosmetic work hurts, there’s no need to worry. Dentists work to ensure treatment is comfortable, smooth, and painless.

For one thing, most cosmetic dental procedures are non-invasive. Consider, say, whitening and bonding — these services don’t even require an anesthetic. With just one short dental visit, such procedures give you a fantastic smile without discomfort.

If treatment does get invasive, however, Dr. Song will respond accordingly. With veneers, for instance, he’ll numb your mouth before the tooth-reshaping process. He can also offer nitrous oxide sedation to ensure you stay calm and relaxed. Given these options, the most you’d feel is mild soreness for a few days after treatment.

How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Change Your Life?

When you transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry, you improve multiple aspects of your life.

One aspect, surprisingly, is your oral health. You’ll want to preserve your treatment results if your smile looks good. As such, you’re more likely to brush, floss, and attend dental checkups regularly.

Your jaw could also benefit from cosmetic work. For example, Invisalign clear aligners can reduce the strain on your temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Consequently, you’d feel less jaw pain in the long run.

How Do I Choose a Cosmetic Dentist?

Of course, finding a good cosmetic dentist is easier said than done. The American Dental Association (ADA) doesn’t recognize cosmetic dentistry as a specialty, so any dental provider can claim to be one. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind as you search:

• Assess a Dentist’s Smile Gallery: If possible, look at a dentist’s before and after photos of previous patients. Try to find a “before” with the same issue you’re looking to correct.
• Read Dentist Reviews: Find out if the dentist in question is reviewed well regarding cosmetic treatments.
• Look into a Practice’s Technology: Consider whether a dental practice’s technology improves the effectiveness of its cosmetic work.