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Cosmetic Dentistry – Thorndale, PA
Creating Picture-Perfect Smiles
Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but only some are lucky enough to enjoy one naturally. Aesthetic flaws are likely to accumulate on teeth over time, such as chips, cracks, stains, discoloration, gaps, misalignments, and more. Thankfully, Dr. Mark Simeone offers several cosmetic services at Chester County Dental Arts, all designed to give your look the revitalizing makeover it deserves. Call us today to schedule your consultation to discuss your options for cosmetic dentistry in Thorndale, PA! Patients from Downingtown, Thorndale, and beyond are always welcome.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Virtually everyone experiences one or more cavities over the course of their lives. Thankfully, having a filling placed to correct the damage is a simple and quick procedure at Chester County Dental Arts. Instead of traditional, metallic fillings, Dr. Simeone is happy to offer quality composite resin as a tooth-colored alternative that’s more conservative and comfortable for patients.
Dr. Simeone may recommend having a tooth-colored filling placed in the following situations:
- If the patient is suffering from mild to moderate tooth decay
- If the patient has an amalgam filling that’s become damaged or warped
- If the patient has a current amalgam filling that isn’t satisfying their cosmetic needs
- If the patient has a small fracture or crack in the tooth, even if there’s no decay present
During your filling procedure, Dr. Simeone begins by anesthetizing his patient and then removes the damaged portion of the tooth. This will be performed precisely so healthy structure remains intact. After thoroughly cleaning the area, he places the composite resin and contours it to create a virtually seamless appearance. Once the results are ideal, a curing light hardens the filling in place.
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Porcelain Veneers
For patients with multiple cosmetic problems, the thought of undergoing a lengthy treatment plan can be overwhelming. In these cases, Dr. Simeone may recommend veneers, a cosmetic solution that creates dazzling transformations for your smile all at once. These wafer-thin pieces of customized dental porcelain are designed to fit directly over your natural teeth, providing a new, flawless look and hiding countless irregularities completely including:
- Dental stains and discoloration (even those that are permanent or resistant to teeth whitening)
- Chips or cracks
- Teeth that are crooked, misaligned, or irregularly shaped
- Minor to moderate gaps between teeth
- Teeth that appear short and/or worn down
The veneer process typically requires two to three appointments, with one for preparation and impressions and the other for the placement of the finished product. Many patients who consider orthodontic treatment end up turning to veneers because of the speed and ease of treatment. Better yet, veneers are more resistant against dental stains than enamel, which allows patients to maintain dramatically improved look longer.
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All-Ceramic Dental Restorations
When needing one or more teeth restored, the last thing patients deserve is to have to choose between oral health and the cosmetic quality of their smile. Thankfully, all-ceramic crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays from Chester County Dental Arts provides the best of both worlds. Instead of noticeable silver and gold shades, these restorations are designed to seamlessly blend in with your natural teeth and give you back your self-confidence.
In addition to aesthetics, all-ceramic restorations offer patients other benefits, especially when compared to their more traditional counterparts. Overall, less natural tooth structure has to be removed to accommodate their placement, making treatment more conservative and successful. The quality porcelain used is biocompatible, which means patients with allergies or sensitivities to metals can enjoy them. Additionally, they are durable and last several years with the help of proper cleaning and maintenance.
Smile Makeovers
Some people seem to be born with brilliantly white, perfectly aligned teeth and movie star smiles. If you’re not in that category, you can still get the beautiful smile of your dreams. No matter what your cosmetic dentistry goals, our knowledgeable team of experts can help you create a completely personalized smile makeover plan to straighten, brighten, and perfect even the most flawed smiles. Your makeover may utilize any number of treatment options, including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, all-ceramic dental crowns and more.
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Soft Tissue Laser Dental Treatment
With the help of our state-of-the-art soft tissue laser, patients enjoy more precise and comfortable results than ever before. Typically, Dr. Simeone relies on this advanced tool to treat periodontal disease. However, it can also be used in crown lengthening and gum recontouring procedures to create a more symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing look overall.
Teeth Whitening
Over time, everyone’s smiles become a little lackluster. Dental stains and discoloration are constantly accumulating caused by coffee, wine, certain medications, and even unavoidable factors like genetics and age. If you’re ready to regain a dazzling look, turn to your team at Chester County Dental Arts. Dr. Simeone offers both in-office whitening and take-home whitening kits as effective solutions!
Do you have a big event coming up quickly that you’d love to look your very best for? Our in-office procedure may be the best option for you. The process is very simple – Dr. Simeone and the rest of our team handle the application of bleaching gel while you sit back and relax. After only a single, hour-long appointment, you achieve a dramatically brighter smile that’s ready to show off to the world.
If you’d prefer to improve your teeth gradually, our customized take-home kits produce the same beautiful results at a more convenient pace. We provide you with bleaching gel and will instruct you to use it each day for a certain amount of time. This treatment can be performed entirely on your schedule and in the comfort of your own home. Within a few days you should see noticeable changes.
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Many patients are concerned about the cost of cosmetic dentistry because in most cases it is not covered by dental insurance. At Chester County Dental Arts, we will be happy to assist you in navigating your needs and determining which treatments work best for your financial situation.
We offer a variety of services to choose from at different price points, but we realize that achieving the beautiful, healthy smile you deserve is priceless.
What Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, patients are typically trying to accomplish one or more of the following improvements: whiter teeth, straighter teeth, or differently shaped and sized teeth. Your dentist can help you explore your options, which may include:
- Tooth-colored Fillings – Using a natural looking and feeling composite resin material, your dentist can replace your old metal fillings with tooth-colored fillings that blend seamlessly into your smile.
- All-Ceramic Dental Restorations – These durable, lifelike restorations can repair damaged or broken teeth or replace older metal restorations.
- Soft Tissue Laser Dental Treatment – The same laser used in periodontal treatment can also be used to recontour the gum tissue or make your teeth appear larger (crown lengthening).
- Teeth Whitening – This treatment is available in office and can be done in about an hour, or if you’d prefer, you can bring home a custom, professional take-home kit and whiten your smile in about two weeks.
- Porcelain Veneers – This treatment can correct multiple issues at once, including tooth shade, shape, size, and even spacing. It is a more costly option; however, the results can last up to 20 years or more.
- Smile Makeover – This is a combination of treatments that are all designed to work together to achieve your smile goals. You can discuss your options with your dentist to determine which ones will work best for you and your budget.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
While cosmetic dentistry can be a big financial commitment, it is also an important investment in your self-esteem. If you feel self-conscious about your smile, improving it can lead to amazing changes in your confidence, which can in turn lead to better quality relationships, social interactions, professional achievements, and overall quality of life!
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
While purely aesthetic dental care isn’t typically covered by dental insurance, we offer several options to make your care more budget friendly, including financing from third-party vendors including CareCredit, Lending Club, and Lending Point. These programs can help patients by breaking their care into easy to afford, low-to-no interest monthly payments, and can be used on any treatment we offer.
If you are interested in learning more about the cost of specific treatments, schedule a consultation with us today. Our team looks forward to helping you transform your smile in a way that works best for your budget.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
Almost anyone can benefit from cosmetic dentistry; if you’re unhappy with your smile’s appearance for any reason, there’s a treatment out there that can help. Specifically, the best candidates for cosmetic dentistry are in good oral health and tend to suffer from any of the following aesthetic issues:
- Stained or discolored teeth – Tooth stains can’t often be fixed with over-the-counter whiteners; however, professional whitening can always get the job done.
- Chipped or cracked teeth – If you have teeth with chips, cracks, or other small forms of damage, veneers, bonding, or even dental crowns are all capable of helping.
- Misaligned or misshapen teeth – Clear aligners and even veneers can make teeth straighter and more symmetrical.
If you’re curious about receiving cosmetic dentistry, your first step should be calling our office to set up a consultation so we can discuss the goals you have for your smile!
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
You might fear that improving your smile with cosmetic dentistry may come at the cost of a painful procedure, but the truth is, your comfort will always be prioritized during any type of service, whether cosmetic in nature or not. For starters, most cosmetic dental work is non-invasive; services like whitening and bonding, for example, don’t even require a local anesthetic. On the other hand, other treatments like veneers are slightly more invasive, though they do not cause outright pain. If you’re still nervous, don’t hesitate to ask our team about adding dental sedation into the mix; not only will it help to calm you down for your procedure, but it will also reduce your body’s ability to register pain—not that there’s much to begin with at all.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
The longevity of your cosmetic dental results depends both on the nature of the treatment(s) you receive, as well as how diligent you are about caring for your teeth and gums moving forward. With teeth whitening treatments, you can expect results to last for a few months to a few years, with touch-ups being possible down the road. With other options, such as veneers, assuming you take good care of your smile, you can enjoy results that last for a decade or longer. During your appointment, we’ll carefully review which treatments we believe are best for your needs, along with other relevant details such as their respective timelines. Just remember—any type of treatment needs diligent oral care moving forward to last.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Many people assume that cosmetic dentistry must be incredibly expensive, or that it’s only accessible to movie stars, celebrities, influencers, and other noteworthy figures. However, this isn’t the case at all! This reputation for costliness may stem from the fact that most dental insurance policies do not cover cosmetic treatments since they’re normally considered elective, so patients usually must pay out of pocket. While enhancing your smile may seem expensive at first, you should know that modern dentistry has made treatments like whitening, veneers, and more very accessible, affordable, and, of course, undeniably effective. Plus, it’s also important to consider how improving your grin can boost your overall quality of life; having a smile you’re proud to show off may even make it easier to land a better job or promotion, or it could make navigating personal relationships far easier!
