Cosmetic Dentistry – Waverly, IA
Give Your Confidence a Boost
While optimal oral health should always be a priority, our Waverly, IA dental team understands that patients are interested in achieving smiles that look just as good as they feel. After all, your smile is often the first thing people notice about you—we want you to feel secure and confident in the impression you’re making with your smile. That’s why at Smiley Family Dentistry, Dr. Jonathan Smiley is happy to offer many of the most popular options for cosmetic dentistry in Waverly, IA!
Why Choose Smiley Family Dentistry for Cosmetic Dental Treatments?
- Versatile, Effective Porcelain Veneers Available
- Convenient At-Home Whitening Offered
- Lifelike Improvements with No Metal
Porcelain Veneers
If you have multiple imperfections in your smile that you’d prefer to cover up, porcelain veneers can be truly life-changing and transformative. These ultra-thin sheaths of ceramic are customized to blend in with your neighboring teeth exactly. Everything from the shape, size, and color are personalized to look natural in your smile, and their ceramic qualities actually make them more stain-resistant than enamel! In just two appointments, we can effectively design and place the veneers on your teeth, hiding cracks, chips, gaps, permanent discoloration, and even slightly rotated teeth for at least 10 years when you practice regular oral care.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
Whether you have damaged or missing teeth that you need to have restored, or you have a small or misshapen tooth that you want to enhance, you don’t want to have restorations that stand out with shiny metal. At Smiley Family Dentistry, we offer restorations that contain no metal at all. As a result, they look much more natural and blend in seamlessly into the rest of your teeth. Everyone else will just see your confident, radiant smile.
Dental Bonding
Not all cosmetic dentistry has to require multiple visits to complete, nor do you need to rely on restorations to hide minor imperfections. Similar to how tooth-colored fillings restore damaged teeth affected by cavities, dental bonding uses composite resin to cover the small imperfections in your teeth, typically in just one visit to our dental office! This material is blended and shaded to match your existing enamel, so it’s easy to hide cracks, chips, stains, and even gaps without worry of modifying your tooth enamel, all without necessarily needing to come in for a second visit.
Digital Imaging/Virtual Smile Design
Is it difficult for you to visualize what your new and improved smile will look like after treatment? Would you like to get a sneak peek at how your transformation will change your appearance? Our team has advanced technology that enables us to help you out. Basically, we take a photo of you, and then we manipulate the photo to reflect the treatment you could receive. As a result, you can see how you will look after your procedures are complete and feel more confident moving forward with treatment.
Smile Makeovers
Perhaps when you look at your smile, you think that your teeth require too much work to create your dream smile. Maybe you have multiple imperfections, and you aren’t sure which procedures can help you finally have the confidence to let your teeth show. Well, no smile is too far gone for Dr. Smiley. We can create a treatment plan that meets all your needs and delivers results that you won’t hesitate to show to the world.
At-Home Teeth Whitening
Would you like to whiten your smile at a more gradual pace, or in the comfort of your own home? We provide customized application trays and high-grade gel for professional whitening results at the pace you’re comfortable with. All you have to do is wear both together for a specified time each day -- usually about half an hour. The treatment works around your schedule, and within a few applications, you see changes in your smile. After a couple of weeks, the treatment is complete… and you’re ready to show off your new, brighter smile!
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Since dental insurance policies typically consider cosmetic treatments to be elective procedures, they do not usually receive any coverage. However, cosmetic dental services come at a wide range of price points, so it is quite likely that we’ll be able to offer a treatment that can fit your budget. We’ll be happy to provide you with a proper cost estimate and help you navigate your payment options during your consultation, but here’s a brief guide to how cosmetic dental procedures are priced at Smiley Family Dentistry so you can have an idea of what to expect.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
Most people considering cosmetic dentistry are seeking one or more of three improvements: Whiter, straighter, or more shapely teeth. We offer a number of treatments to help patients achieve their ideal smiles, and they are all priced differently. Here’s a quick overview of our services:
- Porcelain veneers: While these devices are a more costly option, they can completely transform a smile and last for fifteen years or more before needing replacement if they receive excellent care.
- Metal-free dental restorations: These devices are similar in function and price to veneers, but they may receive partial coverage from insurance since they are often used to repair compromised teeth.
- Dental bonding: This treatment is one of the most affordable cosmetic treatments, and it can painlessly conceal chips, cracks, gaps, and stains in minutes without anesthesia.
- At-home teeth whitening: These kits are mid-range in terms of cost and can deliver amazing results in about two weeks.
- Smile makeovers: The price of your customized treatment plan will be determined by the services it includes and whether your insurance will pay for any of them.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
While cosmetic dentistry may seem like a big commitment, you can also see it as an investment that can pay significant returns over time. Having a smile you can be proud of can make it much easier to grin generously at work and at social events, which can open up all sorts of professional and recreational opportunities. Smiling often can also trigger the release of natural brain chemicals that promote a good mood, so cosmetic dentistry may also positively affect your outlook and your quality of life.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Fitting your cosmetic dental treatment into your budget can be a daunting task, and we’re eager to help you find the best way to achieve a more gorgeous smile. That’s why we partner with CareCredit to offer our patients flexible financing options that can break their bills into easily manageable monthly installments. We’ll be happy to give you a cost estimate and help you understand your financing choices during your consultation.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Cosmetic procedures have a reputation for being pricy, but they cost about as much as restorative ones. What makes the biggest difference is the fact that most cosmetic treatments are rarely covered by dental insurance, so you’re left with the bulk of the bill out-of-pocket. Because of this, it’s better to think of cosmetic treatments as investments in your smile. Not only will a better grin make you feel better, but it can also open doors in your career and social circles. Studies show that people with attractive smiles are more likely to be viewed as intelligent, trustworthy, and successful!
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
While you may not “need” cosmetic dentistry, there are many benefits to receiving it! If you look in the mirror and are consistently disappointed in your smile, it can take a toll both physically and mentally. When you feel discouraged about chipped, discolored, or cracked teeth your body reacts with stress. Over time, these feelings can build up, causing anxiety, depression, and even illness—especially if your teeth are exposed to harmful oral bacteria. Ultimately, if you’re not satisfied with the state of your mouth, cosmetic dentistry can help you in many ways. If you’re still undecided, give us a call and schedule a consultation! Together, we can build a smile you love.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
The longevity of your cosmetic treatments depends on several factors like the specific treatment you receive, your oral habits, and your level of dental hygiene. Some treatments, such as teeth whitening and cosmetic dental bonding will naturally have a shorter lifespan than more involved procedures like veneers. If you’re concerned with how long your smile investment will last, be sure to talk with Dr. Smiley about it at your consultation. He can offer you personalized advice on getting the most out of your treatment!
Why Is Cosmetic Dentistry So Popular?
People have always been concerned about their appearances, even in ancient times! Today, with advances in technology that have made our lives easier than ever, we have more time to dedicate to looking and feeling good. This, combined with a modern culture that has become hooked on social media and an ever-expanding digital landscape, has created a demand for cosmetic enhancements. Cosmetic dentistry is also more affordable than before, making it more accessible to people from all walks of life! So, whether you need a better smile for selfies, your career, or just to feel your best, cosmetic treatment is a path to reach your goals!
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