Cosmetic Dentistry – Tyler, TX
Enjoy Life with
a Flawless Smile
You don’t need to be a dentist to know the power of an attractive smile. Bright white teeth are often associated with youth, beauty, intelligence, and pretty much any other positive word you can apply to a person! If your teeth need a little help to look their best, Dr. Perez can provide exactly what you need with cosmetic dentistry. Using the treatments outlined below and a personalized approach, he can give you a smile you’re always eager to show off wherever life takes you. Your options are really limitless, and you can learn more by giving us a call today to schedule a consultation to discuss cosmetic dentistry in Tyler, TX.
Why Choose Times Square Family Dental
for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Personalized Smile Makeovers for Every Patient
- Virtual Smile Design: See Your Results Before Treatment Even Starts
- Porcelain Veneers: Red Carpet-Ready Teeth in Just Two Appointments
Porcelain Veneers
With porcelain veneers, we can fix multiple aesthetic flaws within the smile using just one simple procedure. It involves placing thin ceramic shells over the front of the teeth that change their shape, size, color, and spacing to whatever a patient wants. They are always custom-made, and they can be used to quickly cover noticeable stains, chips, cracks, and gaps to create that perfect look we see on TV and in movies so often.
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Metal-Free Dental Crowns
While dental crowns are primarily used to repair severely damaged teeth, we can also use them to improve the appearance of misshapen, undersized, and worn down teeth that might not look their best. We can place a perfectly shaped porcelain crown over them that recreates the appearance and strength of real enamel down to the finest detail. With this type of crown, only you and Dr. Perez will be able to tell which tooth/teeth aren’t your own!
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
If you don’t have a lot of time, then cosmetic bonding is probably the ideal treatment for you. In as little as an hour, Dr. Perez can use it to eliminate a small chip, stain, or gap. He simply applies a composite resin to a tooth and literally sculpts it to make the imperfection disappear behind flawless enamel. Once he has polished and hardened the resin, that’s it! The results are very natural-looking and can be trusted to last for about 10 years.
Learn MoreGum Recontouring
Do you see more of your gum line than your teeth whenever you smile? This could be because of excess gum tissue that is making your teeth look too short or stubby by comparison. Fortunately, Dr. Perez can use a soft tissue laser to precisely remove unneeded gums and help the teeth instantly appear longer, creating a more balanced smile. This procedure only takes one appointment, and the laser is so gentle that our patients don’t even need local anesthetic to remain completely comfortable.
Zoom! Teeth Whitening
If your smile seems a little dull or yellow in color, professional teeth whitening with Zoom! can make a world of difference. We combine high-strength whitening gel with a state-of-the-art light to penetrate even the most stubborn dental stains. The result? A refreshed smile that’s multiple shades brighter after just one appointment. Touch-up kits are also available to take home so that you can maintain the improvements for years to come.
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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 Times Square Family Dental, we are happy to assist you in developing a treatment plan that both fulfills your oral health needs and makes sense for your budget.
While we offer several different treatments at varying costs, we also understand that the boost in confidence and the protection of your oral health provided by cosmetic dentistry is priceless.
What Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
When it comes to their smiles, most people have three objectives: to get straighter, whiter, or differently shaped and sized teeth. At Times Square Family Dental, Dr. Perez is happy to help you solve these issues with one or more cosmetic dentistry options, including:
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding: An excellent way to make small changes such as reshaping damaged teeth and covering noticeable flaws. This treatment is very affordable, but the results typically only last a few years, so you will need to commit to redoing it if you’d like to maintain your results.
- Zoom! Whitening: This treatment can be done right here in the office in about an hour. Professional whitening is mid-range in terms of cost, however the results will not last if you do not make dietary or lifestyle changes to maintain them, such as not eating or drinking staining foods and beverages, quitting smoking, and maintaining an excellent oral hygiene routine.
- Veneers: These thin porcelain shells fit over the teeth and can change the shape, spacing, and color of the teeth. They are a more expensive option, however, because of their ability to change multiple aspects of your smile in one treatment, they are an excellent value and can last for well over a decade with proper care
- Metal-Free Crowns: This treatment can be used to replace older composite resin or metal fillings and crowns; however, it can also be used to restore misshapen, undersized, or worn-down teeth. The materials used to create these restorations are not only durable, but they are also so natural looking that you may forget you even have them!
- Gum Recontouring: If you have a “gummy” smile or feel like your teeth are too short or stubby, gum recontouring can help by removing excess gum tissue and making them appear larger. Using a state-of-the-art laser, Dr. Perez can efficiently treat your teeth in this procedure that is so gentle that most patients don’t even need local anesthesia.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Though cosmetic dentistry can feel like a very big financial commitment, it is one of the best investments you’ll ever make in yourself. If you feel self-conscious or insecure about your smile, improving it can lead to an amazing boost in your self-esteem. This can in turn give you the confidence to improve your social and business relationships and your overall quality of life.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
While cosmetic dentistry can be more expensive than necessary dental care, at Times Square Family Dental, we offer an affordable new patient introductory special on Zoom! Whitening. Get established as a new patient with Dr. Perez and get a smile you can be proud to share for just $350 dollars!
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Cosmetic dentistry is often associated with expensive treatments, but this isn’t always the case. Its pricy reputation is likely due to the fact that dental insurance rarely covers cosmetic treatments, so you typically need to pay for it out of pocket. Improving your smile may seem costly at first, but it’s important that you consider the investment you are making in your confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life. If you have concerns about the cost of your treatment, don’t hesitate to talk to one of our friendly team members about your financial options and the discounts we have available.
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
If you aren’t confident in the smile you see in the mirror, you could most likely benefit from cosmetic dentistry. Stained and discolored teeth can be corrected with professional teeth whitening. Chipped and cracked teeth can be built up and protected with dental crowns and veneers. If you want to look more youthful, cosmetic dentistry can help with this too. The best way to determine if cosmetic dentistry is right for you is to schedule a consultation with us. This way, we can discuss your goals and put together a plan just for you.
What Can I Do About My Gummy Smile?
If you feel like your smile is too gummy and isn’t proportionate, there are multiple options out there that can help. If your teeth are on the shorter side, lengthening them with veneers can make them appear longer, giving you a more balanced look. However, if your smile is gummy because of an overgrowth of gum tissue, this can be corrected with gum contouring. To do this, we remove a small portion of gum tissue in certain areas to reshape the gumline. This way, you can show off a more proportionate smile.
What Causes the Discoloration of a Tooth?
Teeth can become discolored in a variety of ways. Here are some of the most common:
- Foods/Drinks: Certain foods and beverages can move into the outer layers of your tooth structure, staining your teeth. Some of the most common staining culprits include sred sauces, red wine, tea, and coffee.
- Tobacco: Smoking cigarettes, partaking in cigars, and chewing tobacco can result in the yellowing of the teeth.
- Age: As one gets older, their enamel wears, revealing more of the yellow dentin beneath the enamel.
- Injury: If you’ve experienced a dental injury, this can result in darkening of the teeth.
- Antibiotics: There is a link between taking tetracycline antibiotics as a child and permanent tooth discoloration.