Cosmetic Dentist – Harker Heights, TX
Make Your Smile Shine Bright
Market Heights Family Dental offers transformative cosmetic dentistry treatments that lead to beautiful, functional, and aesthetic results. Our team of experts is happy to offer a variety of treatment options to correct or conceal any number of smile flaws, leaving patients with picture-perfect smiles they only dreamed of. From simple in-office or take-home teeth whitening to full smile makeovers, contact us to learn how you can transform your appearance with the help of our cosmetic dentist in Harker Heights, TX.
Why Choose Market Heights Family Dental for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Whiten Teeth at Home or In-Office
- High-Quality Ceramic Materials Utilized
- Smile Makeovers for Comprehensive Care
Veneers
Popular not just for their esthetics but their versatility as well, veneers are one of the most comprehensive cosmetic treatments available. Veneers are ultra-thin sheaths of dental ceramic, customized to fit over slightly modified teeth. The size, color, and shape are determined ahead of time to ensure they look immaculate once bonded to enamel. With them, you can effectively hide chips, cracks, gaps, and permanent stains to completely change the appearance of your smile.
Teeth Whitening
It’s no secret that teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry solutions available. At Market Heights Family Dental, we offer professional-grade take-home whitening kits. These whitening products allow our team to create a customized plan that fits a patient’s smile goals and schedule. Over the course of about two weeks of treatment, patients can achieve smiles up to 10 shades brighter.
Invisalign Clear Braces
Want to address gaps, misaligned and crooked teeth, or uneven bites without the use of metal braces? Invisalign offers an effective solution for committed patients. By wearing a series of clear aligners for about 20 to 22 hours a day, you can shift teeth into straighter positions. Unlike metal braces, the aligners are removable, meaning you can maintain your existing diet and oral care routine at home without interruption.
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Dental Bonding
Patients who have one or more teeth visible in their smile line with minor cosmetic flaws like chips, stains, and gaps may want to consider cosmetic bonding or contouring. Using the same high-quality, versatile composite resin material used in tooth-colored fillings, we’re able to correct or conceal the result of a lifetime of wear and tear in one short visit.
Smile Makeovers
Sometimes, one cosmetic treatment isn’t enough to address all imperfections in your smile. In the event you require multiple services, our dentists are happy to sit down with you and discuss your needs directly. Keep in mind that smile makeovers may take more time on average depending on the type of treatments completed. For example, whitening can be performed relatively quickly, but Invisalign usually takes between 6 and 18 months.
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Even if you want cosmetic dentistry, it may sound pricey to you. Fair enough – the field’s treatments usually aren’t covered by dental insurance. With that said, the cost of cosmetic dentistry actually varies by patient; you’ll need to consult our dentists for an exact estimate. Our team can also make your care more affordable, all while taking crucial factors into account. For further details, please keep reading or call us in the coming days.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
Cosmetic dentistry patients usually want whiter, straighter, or differently shaped teeth. However, the field’s services don’t all have the same effects and prices. You should consider your options carefully to get the most cost-effective results possible.
Market Heights Family Dental offers the following aesthetic options:
- Dental Bonding – With dental bonding, a dentist applies tooth-colored resin to your smile’s minor flaws (small stains, chips, cracks, etc.). This procedure offers seamless results, and it remains one of the least costly cosmetic dental services.
- Teeth Whitening – Professional teeth whitening uses a bleaching gel to brighten your enamel. At our practice, it comes as a take-home kit that whitens your grin by eight shades!
- Veneers – As porcelain shells placed on teeth, veneers can hide most (if not all) smile flaws. Just note that their versatility can make them somewhat expensive.
- Invisalign – Unlike metal braces, Invisalign straightens crooked teeth with clear trays or “aligners.” It’s thus convenient and practical, though it often costs thousands of dollars.
- Smile Makeovers – A modern smile makeover combines multiple aesthetic dental services into a single treatment. For that reason, it’s the most expensive form of cosmetic dentistry.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be a Worthwhile Investment
You may not have known, but cosmetic dentistry is often a great investment. The field’s varied procedures offer priceless upsides and long-term financial savings.
A smile given cosmetic dental work can boost your quality of life. After all, knowing your grin looks gorgeous will boost your confidence, lead to better first impressions, and more! These and similar effects would enrich your living experience, leading to greater emotional well-being.
At the same time, note that cosmetic dentistry “pays off” over time. Its grin-related enhancements can help patients secure jobs, promotions, raises, etc. In other words, the right treatment would likely provide you with the funds to pay for it.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Cosmetic dentistry is seldom covered by dental insurance, but it can still be affordable. Just rely on one (or more) of the following helpful payment options:
- In-House Savings Plans – By paying a monthly fee, you can join one of our office’s in-house savings plans. Any of these plans would give you a 15% discount on cosmetic specialty work.
- Flexible Financing – Market Heights Family Dental is proud to work with CareCredit, a reputable 3rd party financial lender. With their assistance, you could pay for a cosmetic dental service in manageable monthly installments.
You don’t need to “break the bank” to make your smile stunning. Instead, visit our office – we’ll help you finance your cosmetic treatment(s)!
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
It really isn’t hard to tell whether you “need” cosmetic dentistry. If you don’t feel absolute confidence in your grin, odds are good you’d benefit from its treatments.
To give an example, say that you have stained or discolored teeth. Over-the-counter whitening products don’t fix these issues well, and such items can even damage your smile. That said, professional whitening would work wonders on your tooth stains; it’d safely brighten your enamel by six to eight shades!
On the other hand, perhaps you have chipped or cracked teeth. A qualified dentist can hide such flaws from view with porcelain veneers or dental crowns. These restorations would cover up your chips and cracks with tooth-colored material, so they’d blend seamlessly with your grin.
Of course, only a dentist will know whether you “need” cosmetic dentistry for sure. They can recommend specific services based on what would most enhance your smile.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?
When done by your cosmetic dentist in Harker Heights, cosmetic dentistry is perfectly safe. Drs. Tochterman and Pundt will enhance your grin’s looks without harming it.
Really, it’s just a matter of getting the right treatment. Some cosmetic options may not suit your smile, so our team will conduct an oral exam during your consultation. We can then give you suggestions on which procedures would be safe and effective for you.
These points are crucial, as a cosmetic service could cause issues with prior oral health problems. Placing a veneer over a decayed tooth would make its decay more challenging to treat, for instance. Similarly, a whitening gel could irritate sensitive teeth or infected gum tissue.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
All in all, how long your cosmetic results last will depend on which treatment(s) you get. Differing procedures have differing lifespans.
So-called “quick and easy” cosmetic work doesn’t often endure long. After all, services like teeth whitening and direct bonding only apply various gels and resins. These materials wear out, fade, or otherwise stop working after about a few years.
In contrast, more invasive procedures have more lasting effects. Those like porcelain veneers and dental crowns use durable materials that can work for 10 years or more. Meanwhile, Invisalign results can last a lifetime if you consistently wear a retainer.
Will Cosmetic Dentistry Help My Career?
Depending on your case, cosmetic dentistry can give your career a major boost. The right treatment would ensure you get much-wanted promotions, raises, etc.
Consider that people embarrassed by their teeth smile less. This hesitance can cost you in the working world, as showing off your grin would make you seem friendly, confident, and trustworthy. All that said, a good cosmetic procedure would prompt you to smile more and improve your job situation. Your newly-gorgeous teeth could help you ace job interviews, make great sales pitches, and so on.