Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry describes a range of optional services that patients can have completed to improve their smile. Dental insurance companies typically do not cover these services because they are not medically necessary. However, be sure to check with your insurance provider since some procedures can be both restorative and cosmetic. Repairing or replacing a tooth damaged in a car accident is just one common example.
Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
You might be a good candidate for a cosmetic dentistry service at Jarvis, Nelson & Pedey Family Dentistry if you have any of these concerns:
- Cracked or chipped tooth
- Larger than normal gap between two teeth, especially the front teeth
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Misaligned or misshapen teeth
You know that you want to improve the appearance of your smile but don’t know which procedure to choose. We will answer all your questions about cosmetic dentistry at your consultation and discuss the pros and cons of each procedure.
Dental bonding
Dental bonding involves our dentist applying tooth-colored molding material to your affected tooth to disguise minor imperfections. The process does not require the removal of any tooth enamel, which makes it completely reversible.
Porcelain veneers
A veneer is a thin, see-through shell made of porcelain that attaches to the front of a tooth. This procedure requires the removal of a small amount of tooth enamel to ensure that the treated tooth looks uniform with the others.
Teeth whitening
Having stained or discolored teeth can make you feel hesitant to smile, and the problem can also be impossible to correct without treatment from a dentist. Our dentists use professional-grade bleaching gel to remove stains present in several layers of tooth enamel.
Request a Consultation to Learn More About Your Cosmetic Dentistry Options
We offer more cosmetic dentistry services in Spokane, WA, than what we have described here. Please reach out to schedule a time to come in to learn more about all of them.
