Cosmetic Dentistry – Campbell, CA

Is My Smile Making the Right Impression?

Believe it or not, your smile says quite a bit about you to people you meet and interact with. Studies have shown repeatedly that those who have attractive smiles are perceived as being more successful, more intelligent, and more trustworthy. Making this kind of positive impression can be extremely helpful when it comes to your career progression and social relationships, not to mention giving you confidence in yourself. Pretty much everyone could use a self-confidence boost!

Am I a Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?

Some of the smile issues you may be facing include the following:

• Chips in the tooth enamel.
• Small gaps between teeth.
• Cosmetic cracks.
• Discoloration of teeth.

Other than disliking how your teeth look, you may qualify for a cosmetic dental procedure if you are in good oral health. Cavities, gum disease, and other problems must be resolved before we consider changing the aesthetics of your smile. During your consultation, we’ll make sure your teeth and gums are healthy enough to move forward or give you the treatment you need to get back on track.

What Procedure(s) Should I Get?

Perhaps you have an idea of what you want your smile to look like, but you don’t know how to achieve it. That’s okay! After examining your teeth, you and Dr. Ho can put together a treatment plan that will result in the smile you’ve always wanted. At this appointment, she can give you a clearer idea of the procedures involved in addition to the cost and timeline. It’s important to keep in mind that some cases may require multiple procedures to provide the desired results. Here are some of the procedures we offer at our practice:

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• Cosmetic bonding.
• Teeth whitening.
• Smile makeovers.

Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?

When pursuing cosmetic dentistry, a patient often wants whiter teeth, straighter teeth, or differently shaped teeth. Still, aesthetic dental services have different prices and effects. It’s thus a good idea to review the treatments beforehand. These include the following:

• Cosmetic Bonding –  Put simply, cosmetic bonding uses tooth-colored resin to correct minor smile flaws. Said resin is placed onto affected teeth and hides small chips, stains, etc. While a quick and cheap option, however, it’s not long-lasting; you’d need a touch-up in just a few years.
• Teeth Whitening – Teeth whitening whitens your smile. By applying a special bleaching gel, it removes stains from your enamel. Still, note that it’s moderately priced and only affects tooth color; it won’t change tooth position or shape.

• Metal-Free Restorations – Our office can provide metal-free crowns that protect teeth and enhance their appearance. That said, they are a tad pricey.

• Porcelain Veneers – Veneers are thin, porcelain shells placed on the fronts of teeth. Typically, dentists use them to hide a wide range of dental imperfections. (These include chips, cracks, stains, etc.) Such versatility means they help tooth color, shape, and position but are expensive.
• Smile Makeover – Rather than its own procedure, a smile makeover combines two or more cosmetic options into a single treatment. It’s thus the most expensive form of cosmetic dentistry.

Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making  

Yes, cosmetic dental work can get a bit costly at times. Even so, the fact remains that it’s a great investment that pays off over time.

You see, cosmetic dentistry comes with many amazing benefits. One such perk is that your newly-transformed smile will boost your confidence. As such, you’ll be more likely to feel at ease with friends and family. Another upside, meanwhile, is that you’ll make better first impressions with work colleagues. By bettering your job prospects, then, treatment would raise your quality of life.

How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable

While cosmetic dentistry isn’t usually covered by dental insurance, other ways exist to make it affordable. Many dental practices offer unique financing options for their services. With the right one, your dream smile could fit your budget.

Just look at our office, for example. We work with CareCredit, a reputable third-party financier offering flexible financing plans. Through them, you could pay for cosmetic work via low-interest monthly installments instead of a lump sum. In other words, you could gradually cover the cost of your pretty smile.

If any of these facts sound good, please book a consultation with us! Dr. Ho and her team would love to give you a gorgeous grin that’s budget-friendly.