Cosmetic Dentistry in NYC & Midtown Manhattan
Cosmetic Dentistry Services
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance of your smile while preserving a natural, healthy look. Patients may seek cosmetic treatment to address concerns like discoloration, worn or chipped teeth, uneven spacing, or changes that occur with age. Thoughtfully planned cosmetic care can improve both confidence and function, helping your smile look refreshed—not artificial. Every recommendation is tailored to your goals, comfort, and long-term oral health.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
With cosmetic dentistry, our dentists work side-by-side with our in-house laboratory technicians to create restorations that improve the appearance and function of a person’s teeth and overall smile. Cosmetic dentistry improves esthetic issues such as staining and discoloration, correcting misshapen teeth, or idealizing tooth proportions.
These are some of the common cosmetic procedures we offer:
What kinds of cosmetic problems can be corrected with cosmetic dentistry?
Short of dramatically moving teeth (which would require orthodontics), we can address most other issues. Remember, these are not issues with the health of the teeth and gums, simply with their appearance. Any problems with the health of the teeth need to be taken care of before we can begin any cosmetic dentistry work. These are typical cosmetic flaws we can fix:
- Closing gaps between teeth
- Whitening badly stained teeth
- Straightening poorly aligned teeth
- Fixing chipped teeth
- Covering badly pitted teeth
- Changing the shape of misshapen teeth
- Reducing gummy smiles
- Lengthening overly short teeth
What’s the benefit of having cosmetic dentistry work done?
What’s the benefit of loving your perfect smile? What’s the benefit of taking a smile featuring stained teeth, small gaps between teeth, maybe a chipped tooth, and the like, and changing it into a smile you can, literally, smile about?
Your smile is an important part of your self-confidence, especially when meeting with new people or in other social situations. The cosmetic improvements we make with our cosmetic dentistry treatments can make you want to smile and show off your teeth, rather than worrying about whether or not another person is noticing that gap between your front teeth or that misshapen incisor.
Who is a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry treatment?
To be a good candidate, the issues with your smile need to be cosmetic in nature. Things like decay, gum disease, and deep cracks, or overly large chips all affect the overall health of the teeth. These aren’t cosmetic problems.
But if you have cosmetic issues such as a chip here, a slight gap between teeth there. If your teeth are stained from a reaction to tetracycline given to you as a child, cosmetic dentistry is the way to correct them. If only a tooth or two is stained, we could use composite resin bonding or even maybe a single veneer. If your staining is widespread, a full set of porcelain veneers would cover it and give you a brilliant white smile.
Cosmetic dentistry can give you a perfect smile, and who wouldn’t like that?
- Is cosmetic dentistry safe?
- Is cosmetic dentistry painful?
- How much do cosmetic dentistry procedures cost?
Is cosmetic dentistry safe?
These treatments are completely safe and non-invasive. Using our Solea Laser for gum contouring is minimally invasive, but because the laser energy closes the incision at the same time it removes the tissue, there is virtually no risk of infection.
Is cosmetic dentistry painful?
These are not painful treatments. If we are placing a crown, we will numb the tooth prior to shaving it down to make room for the crown, but that’s about it. Otherwise, treatments like bonding, whitening, and the like are easy to take and pain-free.
How much do cosmetic dentistry procedures cost?
When our CitySpireDental dentist meets with you to discuss your needs, he or she will map out a plan to give you the beautiful smile you seek. Every patient’s needs are unique, so the cosmetic plan we create is unique. While one patient needs bonding to cover a chip, another may need gum contouring to reduce a gummy smile. Once we have a good idea of what your needs are, we will give you a precise estimate of your costs.
FAQ
What are the benefits of cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a practice that enhances your smile, but there are other benefits as well. The first benefit is how cosmetic dentistry boosts self-confidence. Many people who have aesthetic dental problems have low self-esteem. Cosmetic dentistry offers various services that can help straighten and whiten your teeth. This not only makes your smile brighter but can also help restore your self-confidence.
Another benefit of cosmetic dentistry is how it can benefit your gum health. The health of your gums is just as important as your teeth. Some people are born with extra gum tissue, which can result in them having a “gummy smile.” This is why they turn to gum contouring, a cosmetic dental procedure that removes excess gum tissue and gives people a more balanced smile.
Does cosmetic dentistry affect my oral health?
Before a cosmetic procedure can take place, your oral health is considered. The dentist will ensure your oral health is in good condition before any cosmetic procedure begins. However, cosmetic dentistry does not cater to bettering oral health. For example, if you have any missing teeth or tooth rot, you need to see a general dentist first. Cosmetic dentists cannot provide treatment unless your teeth are healthy.
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If you’re interested in learning more about our cosmetic dentistry procedures please contact us for a consultation at 212.246.8700 or fill out our contact us form. We will discuss your needs and concerns, and determine your best course of action.
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