Cosmetic Dentistry – Brooklyn, NY
Achieve a Truly Spectacular Smile
Ralph Avenue Dental Care always puts your oral health first and foremost. Making sure your smile is healthy is always done before we recommend any treatments to enhance it’s appearance. However, once your teeth and gums are good to go, we can start offering cosmetic treatment options that we just know you’ll love. Getting the smile you’ve always wanted starts right here at our dental office with cosmetic dentistry in Brooklyn, and once we’re finished, you’ll be more than excited to show it off to the world!
Why Choose Ralph Avenue Dental Care for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Hide Multiple Imperfections Simultaneously with Porcelain Veneers
- Dedicated and Experienced Team of Dental Professionals
- In-Office and Take-Home Whitening Available
Veneers
If you want to improve the appearance of your smile, there is no treatment quite like porcelain veneers. Using incredibly thin, ceramic sheaths to cover one or multiple teeth, we can hide all types of flaws. This includes gaps, chips, cosmetic cracks, permanent discolorations, misalignment and more! The best news is that we can hide all of them at the same time and get it done in just two appointments! If you want to make your smile look truly stunning to everyone around you quickly, porcelain veneers may be the answer.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
Most patients need to have restorative dentistry at some point. After all, no one is perfect. But that doesn’t mean you need to have your restorations stand out due to metal materials reflecting light. Ralph Avenue Dental Care provides metal-free restorative options that are not only durable, but incredibly lifelike. Porcelain crowns and composite resin fillings make it easy to bring back a tooth’s function and natural esthetic. You just might forget which teeth are natural and which ones have been previously repaired!
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Porcelain veneers are very effective, but they aren’t necessarily for everyone. If you want a more affordable solution, cosmetic bonding might be for you! Using a tooth-colored composite resin, we can effectively correct chips, gaps, discoloration, and cosmetic cracks. Additionally, it’s easy to fix all of these imperfections in just one appointment. Since the resin is very moldable, we don’t even need to make modifications to your natural enamel!
Teeth Whitening
Your smile can start to look older and not quite as white as it used to be, especially if you consume a lot of staining foods or drinks. Certain medications can also affect your enamel’s natural appearance. To treat all levels of teeth stains, our team is happy to offer two different kinds of teeth whitening, both in-office and in take-home forms! Unlike store-bought solutions, these powerful whitening agents work to brighten your smile by up to 10 shades! Whether you want to get fast results through in-office Zoom! or more convenient at-home solutions via Opalescence, you can get them here.
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Gum Recontouring
Is your smile more gummy than usual? In this case, the soft gum tissue can easily grow too much, making your teeth appear smaller than they actually are. Thankfully, our dental office is equipped with both the expertise and the technology to remove excess gum tissue. This makes your gum line more balanced, your smile larger and fuller and your teeth more visible, all in a single appointment.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Whether you’re interested in fixing one imperfect tooth with a veneer or you want to completely transform your smile with teeth whitening, it’s only natural to be curious about the cost. Naturally, the price of your treatment will depend on several factors, including how many teeth you’re treating and which smile-enhancing solution you choose. That’s why we recommend scheduling a consultation with our Brooklyn dental team! In the meantime, you can learn more about the cost of cosmetic dentistry right here.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service Is Right for Me?
If you’re unhappy with your teeth because they are misaligned, misshapen, discolored, or something similar, don’t worry – your smile goals are never out of reach. Depending on your specific smile goals, we may recommend:
- Veneers – Veneers can fix one flawed tooth or completely transform your smile. Plus, the entire process can be completed in as little as two visits, the results can last for well over a decade, and each veneer is 100% customized to each patient.
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding – Ideal for smaller imperfections (like minor chips and stains), cosmetic dental bonding is painless and quick. So quick that it may only take one appointment following your consultation!
- Teeth Whitening – Our professional in-office and take-home whitening kits are far superior to anything you’ll find at the store. Not only are the treatments personalized to you, but the
safe, powerful, and clinically proven whitening gels can lighten your teeth by several shades gradually or in just one appointment!
- Gum Recontouring – If excess gum tissue makes your smile “gummy,” then talk to our team about gum recontouring. With this treatment, we can remove the excess tissue and give you the balanced, beautiful smile you desire.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Since treatments like teeth whitening and cosmetic dental bonding aren’t medically necessary, many patients second-guess if it’s worth the investment. However, investing in your smile is about so much more than aesthetics. Sure, pursuing a more balanced, beautiful smile can benefit your personal and professional life, but it can also indirectly benefit your oral health. After all, if you love your smile, you’re more likely to take care of it! Plus, the transformation to your confidence can positively impact nearly every aspect of your life.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
If you want to enhance your smile but you’re worried about the cost, then we encourage you to talk to our team about the financial solutions available to you. For example, we offer periodic specials that are designed to lower your out-of-pocket expenses, like $199 Zoom! Whitening. We’re also proud to welcome flexible financing with CareCredit. With budget-friendly payment plans, you can pursue your dream smile without breaking the bank!
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
The two main things that impact the longevity of your results are the cosmetic dental service you choose and how well you care for your smile. The treatment you choose matters because some simply last longer than others. For example, teeth whitening usually lasts for 3-6 months while veneers can last for 10+ years. Of course, the second factor (how well you care for your smile) is equally as important. After all, if you don’t brush consistently, avoid unhealthy dental habits like smoking, or skip your biannual dental checkups and teeth cleanings, stains, chips, and other imperfections will quickly resurface.
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
We encourage patients to come in for a consultation if they keep their lips closed when they smile to hide their teeth, they look in the mirror and wish their teeth were whiter, straighter, or more symmetrical, or they simply aren’t happy with their smile like they once were. At your appointment, one of our dedicated dentists in Brooklyn will sit down with you one-on-one to learn about your unique aesthetic goals, including what you’d like to change about your existing smile. Then, they can make a few recommendations and help you determine the best way to proceed.
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
Whether you’re coming to our office for a routine checkup or for a complete smile makeover, our goal is always to help you have the positive experience you deserve. That includes using a numbing agent for more extensive treatments so you don’t feel any discomfort. We also provide aftercare instructions to help prevent any soreness or discomfort from arising after you leave, like using a desensitizing toothpaste or avoiding really hot/cold foods and beverages for a few days.
How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Change Your Life?
Patients are often surprised to hear just how much of a positive impact cosmetic dentistry can have. For example, transforming your smile can dramatically boost your self-esteem, giving you the confidence to go after a promotion that you’ve had your eye on. Having a smile you love can also improve your oral health by inspiring you to brush and floss consistently as well as quit unhealthy dental habits, like biting your nails or smoking. Lastly, when you’re proud to show off your pearly whites, you’ll smile more. When you smile more, your brain releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins, which reduce stress.
What’s the Difference Between a Crown and a Veneer?
Since both crowns and veneers are custom-made, crafted from lifelike materials, and designed to enhance the look of a tooth, many patients are confused about what exactly makes them different. The main distinction is that veneers are adhered to the front-facing surface of the tooth to conceal imperfections like stains while dental crowns cover the entire tooth and are typically used for restorative purposes. Of course, there are several other differences, including dental insurance coverage, which we’d be more than happy to review at your appointment.