Cosmetic Dentistry Pearland
Beautify Your Smile &
Boost Your Confidence
A beautiful smile can transform how you feel and how you present yourself to the world. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance of your teeth, helping you achieve the smile you've always dreamed of. Whether you're seeking a subtle improvement or a complete smile makeover, our range of cosmetic procedures can address a variety of concerns. From teeth whitening to veneers, we offer solutions that can boost your confidence and allow you to smile with pride. Whether you're preparing for a special event, trying to regain your smile's natural beauty, or simply want to enhance your everyday confidence, we're here to help you shine! Call our Pearland dental office today to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation and learn more.
Why Choose Elora Dental Studio for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Cosmetic Dentist with Over 10 Years of Experience
- Additional Flexible Financing Options Available
- Member of The American Academy of Clear Aligners
Veneers
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made restorations crafted from tooth-colored materials that cover the front surface of your teeth. Designed to enhance the appearance of your smile, veneers can improve the size, color, shape, and length of your teeth, creating a more radiant and uniform smile. Made from durable materials like porcelain or resin, veneers are permanently bonded to your teeth for a natural, long-lasting result. Not only do they resist staining, but they can also make dark or discolored teeth appear brighter. Veneers offer a conservative approach to smile enhancement, providing a more durable and visually appealing solution than bonding, and requiring minimal alteration to your natural teeth compared to crowns.
Tooth-Colored Restorations
Dr. Thomas strives to provide natural-looking results whenever it’s possible without sacrificing the durability and quality of restorations. That’s why she utilizes reliable, beautiful dental materials that can be custom shaded to match the appearance of your natural teeth, including porcelain fused to metal, ceramic, and zirconia.
Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding is a simple, conservative and cost-effective solution for improving the appearance of teeth that are chipped, gapped, or misshapen. Using a composite resin material, Dr. Thomas expertly sculpts and shapes the resin to seamlessly blend with your natural tooth. With her artistic touch, the material is texturized and molded to match the look of your tooth enamel, creating a flawless, natural appearance. The results are not only long-lasting, but also quick and highly effective for transforming your smile.
Teeth Whitening
Are you tired of purchasing store-bought whitening products, using them for weeks on end, and not getting the recognizable results you were hoping for? Dr. Thomas provides safe, dramatic results with both in-office and take-home professional teeth whitening in Pearland. For in-office treatment, all you need to do is commit an hour of your time for a smile that’s up to eight shades brighter. If you want to brighten your smile in the comfort of your own home, you just have to commit to using your whitening gel and customized trays for two weeks!
Smile Makeovers
If you have two or more aesthetic dental flaws that you want to address that can’t be treated with a single service, a complete smile makeover may be the best answer for you. Using our digital treatment planning software, we can show you the full potential of your smile after receiving certain treatments, allowing you to customize your plan to make sure all of your cosmetic dental needs are met.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
If you have any questions about the cost of your care, don’t worry – we will provide you with a price estimate at your consultation. The only reason we can’t do so sooner is that each patient’s aesthetic concerns, dental needs, and smile goals are unique. The good news is that we can share some helpful information on the topic, starting with selecting which cosmetic dentistry service is right for you.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
Of course, one of the first things you and Dr. Kyrslyne Thomas need to decide together is which cosmetic dental treatment (or combination of treatments) is right for you. Here’s some brief cost-related information on each:
- Cosmetic Bonding – Cosmetic bonding is a great option for patients who want to fix minor imperfections, like small chips and gaps. It’s also usually the most affordable option upfront. Just make sure to consider the cost of maintenance as well!
- Teeth Whitening – In-office and take-home whitening treatments are typically more mid-range in terms of cost. However, they are absolutely worth the additional investment, especially compared to over-the-counter kits that underdeliver time and time again.
- Veneers – In addition to being able to fix multiple imperfections simultaneously, veneers can last for well over a decade with proper care. So, even though the upfront investment is usually higher, there’s a chance that this is still the best choice for your smile and your wallet.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Whether you want to subtly improve the appearance of your smile with cosmetic bonding or you want a completely new look with a combination of veneers and teeth whitening, you might be wondering if it’s really worth investing your valuable time and money in the treatment process. While the decision is ultimately up to you, the answer is a resounding “yes” for the vast majority of patients. After all, fixing stains, chips, gaps, and other imperfections can have a positive impact on everything from your self-esteem to your professional success and love life!
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Although there are a few exceptions, dental insurance providers don’t typically cover the cost of cosmetic treatments. Fortunately, there are a few other ways you can save with our Pearland dental team, including:
- In-House Savings Plan – When you join, you get access to several cost-saving benefits, including a discount on treatments completed at our office.
- Flexible Financing – With trusted third-party financiers like CareCredit, you can break up the cost of your care into smaller, more manageable chunks.
- Special Offers – Throughout the year, we offer periodic specials, like a complimentary Invisalign consultation.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
What is the difference between a dentist and a cosmetic dentist?
All dentists must have a Doctor of Dental Science or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. This can be obtained after completing three years of classroom instruction and hands-on experience at an accredited dental school. To become a “cosmetic dentist,” there are countless courses and training available for dentists to participate in. Although cosmetic dentistry is not viewed as a specialization by the American Dental Association (ADA), dentists can choose to focus on aesthetic-based services by devoting their continuing education hours to the various services it includes.
Does cosmetic dentistry hurt?
You do not need to worry about cosmetic dentistry causing you pain. Before any of these services are delivered, local anesthesia is provided, if necessary. Not all cosmetic treatments require anesthesia. For example, teeth whitening and dental bonding usually do not need numbing agents. However, if you receive dental veneers, metal-free restorations, or a smile makeover, you will likely feel no discomfort because you’ll receive local anesthesia.
Once this wears off, you may feel some slight discomfort, but it will only be temporary.
How long does cosmetic dentistry last?
Every cosmetic treatment is different, so the timeframe for how long results will last varies. Your cosmetic dentist in Pearland will go over these details with you during your consultation, but what you see when we’re finished will last as long as you want it to. This means that if you commit to taking proper care of your teeth after treatment is complete, you should expect your new smile to last longer.
On average, veneers can last 10-15 years with exceptional care, teeth whitening can last several months or up to one year with regular maintenance, cosmetic bonding can remain in place for several years, and tooth-colored restorations can last up to two decades with the right kind of attention.
Is cosmetic dentistry expensive?
Cosmetic dentistry is known to require a steep upfront investment, especially since dental insurance is unlikely to pay for the services included. However, it is no longer a type of treatment only afforded to the rich and famous. Average individuals can enjoy the benefits of these services and enroll in flexible financing or our in-house membership plan to save.
With CareCredit Financing, you can pay off your bill over time with a low- or no-interest payment plan. Our in-house membership program allows you to pay a one-time annual fee in exchange for preventive care and discounts on other available services.