Cosmetic Dentist Delray Beach
Beautifying Smiles One Customized Treatment at a Time
Dental imperfections can have a major impact on your self-confidence, and in some cases, like those involving dental damage, your oral health. Fortunately, Dr. Dadaciu and our team offer multiple cosmetic treatments to help rebuild and improve your smile’s beauty, ranging from minor fixes like cosmetic bonding and teeth whitening to full transformations with gum recontouring and veneers.
For questions or to schedule a consultation to learn which cosmetic dentistry treatment in Delray Beach can help you achieve your ideal look, give our office a call or Book Online.
Why Choose Delray Beach Smile Design for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Cosmetic Dentist with 20+ Years of Experience
- Additional Financing Available
- Dental Office Open 7 Days a Week
Veneers & Lumineers
Both veneers and Lumineers are custom-crafted restorations that are designed to fit over the front surface of the teeth, concealing a variety of cosmetic flaws, ranging from chips and gaps to severe discoloration. Each of these treatments utilizes high-quality and durable materials to rebuild and improve the shape of your smile, offering results that can last for 15+ years.
Cosmetic Bonding
Dental bonding is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that utilizes the same material that we use to fill cavities, called composite resin. Dr. Dadaciu will use multiple shades of the resin to rebuild or conceal damage and discoloration, adhering it to the enamel and sculpting and texturizing it to look virtually indistinguishable from the surrounding teeth.
Teeth Whitening
Our team offers both in-office and take-home teeth whitening to provide you with a brilliantly brighter smile. We utilize trusted brands, like Opalescence, that contain clinically tested ingredients that are proven to be safe for your teeth. Simply come in for an hour-long in-office visit or use your take-home kit for two weeks to achieve a smile that’s up to eight shades brighter.
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Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening
When you look at your smile in photos, do you notice that most of what you can see is your gums and not your teeth? Dr. Dadaciu offers gum recontouring to help restore balance and proportion.
Using a precise soft tissue laser, our team will gently remove overgrown soft tissue that conceals your enamel. The results are instant and can be trusted to last a lifetime.
Smile Makeovers
For our patients who have several cosmetic and restorative concerns that they would like to address all at once, our team offers smile makeovers in Delray Beach. We’ll begin the process by using digital planning to show you what your results will look like before you even commit to treatment. This eliminates all of the guesswork from the process so you feel confident moving forward!
Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
If you aren’t happy with your smile when you look into the mirror, there are various cosmetic solutions available to help you achieve the goals you have for your teeth. However, many patients worry about the cost of their treatment. During your consultation, we will go over the estimated cost of your treatment in detail and your financial options so that you don’t run into any surprises. Until then, here are some things to take into consideration.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service Is Right for Me?
There are various cosmetic services available to help you achieve your dream smile. Here are the most common ones:
- Cosmetic Bonding: This is a quick, non-invasive procedure that is ideal for making small changes to your smile, including repairing chipped teeth and small gaps. This is usually the most affordable option out there, but it only lasts 3 to 10 years before needing to be replaced.
- Teeth Whitening: Professional teeth whitening can be completed quickly, and it works much better than the products you can find over the counter. This is another one of the more affordable cosmetic treatments.
- Veneers/Lumineers: If you want to change several aspects of your smile at the same time, veneers or Lumineers are the easiest way to do this. They are more of an investment, but can correct teeth that are stained, chipped, undersized, misshapen, and more.
- Gum Recontouring: Sometimes, it’s not the teeth that take away from your smile. Gum recontouring works by reshaping the gum tissue to give patients a more even, proportionate smile.
- Smile Makeovers: A smile makeover combines restorative and cosmetic procedure to completely transform your smile. It is the most costly option, but it also has the most dramatic results.
Cosmetic Dentistry Is an Investment Worth Making
Cosmetic dentistry may seem expensive at first, but it’s important to consider the investment you are making into your smile. To find out if a procedure is right for you, try thinking about the outcome and how it will affect your day-to-day life. If you aren’t confident when you smile due to flaws in your teeth, cosmetic dentistry could make the difference you are looking for. Increased confidence can lead to better relationships, and improved social life, and more professional achievements.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Cosmetic dentistry is rarely covered by dental insurance since most procedures are elective. However, this doesn’t mean that you are completely out of luck. We are happy to accept payments through third-party financing companies, including Cherry and Kleer, who offer low-to-no interest financing. If you need help applying or have any questions, give us a call!
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
In most cases, dental insurance will not cover elective dental procedures, and most cosmetic dentistry treatments fall under this category. However, there are always exceptions, especially if the treatment provides oral health benefits. For example, a dental crown or veneer may be partially covered if it builds up or protects a damaged tooth.
Gum recontouring may also qualify for some coverage if you have a history of prior infections in the gums.
Even solutions like Invisalign can sometimes be partially covered if your plan includes orthodontic coverage.
In these cases, typically about 50 to 80 percent of the cost is covered; however, this will vary depending on your individual policy.
At Delray Beach Smile Design, we are happy to help you understand your specific plan, file your paperwork, and maximize your benefits.
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
Even patients who are eager to undergo a smile transformation can sometimes be worried about their procedure being painful. Thankfully, Dr. Dadaciu knows this, and strives to make your treatment as comfortable as possible. Most cosmetic dentistry treatments are non-invasive (such as teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding) and thus may not even require local anesthetic. For more involved procedures like veneers where your teeth must be reshaped, Dr. Dadaciu will numb your mouth before beginning any work.
Following your treatment, you may experience some soreness or sensitivity for the next few days, but this should be temporary and mild.
How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Improve My Oral Heath?
While it may seem like it’s all about appearances, cosmetic dentistry really does have oral health benefits. For example, misshapen or crooked teeth can lead to several problems that can cause permanent dental damage. Cosmetic dentistry can help reverse those problems and improve your oral and overall health.
Smiling itself is great for your health in many ways. Studies have shown that it can increase your physical endurance, lower your blood pressure, reduce pain and stress, strengthen your immune system and boost your mood. Unfortunately, when you’re not happy with your smile, you may be less inclined to share it with the world and reap those amazing benefits.
Straighter teeth can help mitigate some of the risks of gum disease. Because they are much easier to brush and floss than crooked teeth, straightening them can help prevent tooth decay, plaque retention, and cavities. This is also beneficial to your gums and can even lower your risk of periodontal disease. Better alignment can also keep your teeth safe from chipping or breaking.
Another way straighter teeth can benefit you is by reducing your risk of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. This category of conditions can cause headaches, stiffness or clicking of the jaw, and other mouth and jaw related pain. When your teeth are straightened via veneers or orthodontic equipment, it takes some of the pressure of the TMJ, lowering your risk of discomfort. Furthermore, because TMJ dysfunction has been associated with poor sleep, treating it can also mean a more restful night.
Straight teeth can also make it more comfortable to chew your food and aid in proper digestion. By breaking your food into smaller pieces, the bacteria in your stomach can work more efficiently and prevent indigestion. It also makes it easier on your internal organs and can help protect them from damage over time.
What Kind of Training Does a Cosmetic Dentist Have?
A cosmetic dentist isn’t a specialist in the same way that a periodontist or pediatric dentist is. However, there are many organizations that offer advanced training in cosmetic dentistry.
Almost every dental school and many professional organizations offer continuing education for dentists in a wide range of cosmetic dental treatments.