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Cosmetic Dentistry – West Hartford, CT
Enjoy Complete Confidence With Every Smile
Are you completely satisfied with your smile? Can you go into any situation, whether it’s a job interview or a date, knowing it will make the right first impression? If not, then the team at West Hartford Dental Group can make it so! Whether you’re self-conscious about obvious stains, chips, cracks, or gaps, our doctors can make them all disappear using her artistic eye and the treatments detailed below. From a minor touch-up to a complete makeover, whatever you want, we guarantee you’ll walk out of our dental office eager to show off the beautiful results. To get started on your road to your dream smile, contact us today to schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford.
Why Choose West Hartford Dental Group for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Porcelain Veneers: Smile Like Your Favorite Stars
- Teeth Whitening: Get Rid of Coffee, Wine, & Tobacco Stains
- Invisalign: Straighter Teeth, No Metal Braces
Porcelain Veneers
Have you ever considered a smile makeover? Or wanted to have a model-like smile? Porcelain veneers are the answer to it. These this ceramic restorations can be bonded on top of minimally prepared teeth to cover flaws and change the color, size or shape of teeth to dramatically enhance the look.
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Metal-Free Dental Restorations
If you have a tooth in need of repair, you don’t want to end up with a crown that instantly sticks out in your smile. With metal-free, all-ceramic restorations, Dr. Phadnis can make a damaged tooth look like nothing was ever wrong with it in the first place. This material is not only extremely strong but lifelike as well, able to recreate the appearance of enamel down to the finest detail (including how it reflects light). With this type of crown, only you and your dentist will know where it is!
Dental Bonding
If you have an hour, then you have enough time to get rid of a minor stain, chip, or gap! Direct bonding involves placing a color-matched composite resin directly onto an imperfect tooth. There, it is sculpted to look like a regular part of the enamel and cover up the offending blemish. The entire process only takes about an hour from beginning to end, and better yet, the results can be trusted to look great for a long time.
Teeth Whitening
At West Hartford Dental Group, we’re able to whiten your teeth in two distinct ways, and both are much more effective than any kit you’ll find at the store or online. We can give you a complete treatment right in our dental office that takes about an hour, or we can send you home with your own custom-made whitening kit. Either way, trust to achieve predictable results to achieve a brighter smile.
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Invisalign® Clear Braces
If you’re an adult who would like to straighten your teeth, don’t worry, you don’t have to get metal braces anymore! Instead, with Invisalign, you can obtain the smile you’ve always wanted while the people around you don’t even notice you’re undergoing orthodontics. It uses a progressive series of clear plastic aligner trays to move the teeth. Not only are they virtually invisible, but easily removable as well, meaning you won’t have to alter your diet or brushing habits during treatment.
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
A common reason why patients decide they don’t want to go forward with getting a smile-enhancing treatment is because they are hesitant about the cost of cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford. However, the reality is that many of our aesthetic dental services at West Hartford Dental Group are more cost-effective than you may think. Our team will also always make sure you have an idea of what the cost of your treatment will be before you decide to move forward with it, allowing you to make the best decisions for your budget and your confidence.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
We offer several different types of cosmetic dental services to help restore, rebuild, and enhance your smile’s natural features. Whether you want a natural-looking replacement tooth, a brighter and more symmetrical smile, or to address dental damage, we offer treatments that can take care of all of these concerns.
The best way to learn what cosmetic dental service is right for you is to schedule a consultation with our team at West Hartford Dental Group. During this appointment, you’ll have a chance to speak with one of our experienced cosmetic dentists, Dr. Phadnis, Dr. Javed, or Dr. Debitetto. Based on your goals, budget, and ideal timeline, we may recommend either dental bonding, metal-free restorations, teeth whitening, veneers, or even Invisalign clear aligners.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Worth the Investment?
Over the years, our team at West Hartford Dental Group has had the opportunity to see hundreds of patients transform their lives with cosmetic dentistry. That’s because chipped, gapped, crowded, and broken teeth can do more than just impact the look of your smile. These imperfections can impact your confidence, and in turn, your mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Because of this, our team highly recommends at least scheduling a consultation to learn more about cosmetic dentistry if you’ve been interested in it.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry More Affordable
In many cases, dental insurance plans don’t typically cover the cost of cosmetic dentistry. However, there are some situations in which they may cover at least a portion of your treatment. Our team can help determine whether this is the case by conducting a benefits check with your dental insurance plan before your treatment.
We also offer additional third-party financing through CareCredit to help split up the cost of your treatment into lower monthly payment plans to make it easier to fit into your budget. And, if you’re uninsured, you can sign up for our in-house membership plan to receive all routine preventive care in addition to a 15% discount on all eligible dental treatments when paid in full at the time of service.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
When it comes to improving, fixing, or otherwise altering your smile, it’s normal to wonder if the process will involve any kind of discomfort. The good news is that cosmetic dentistry generally does not cause pain, especially since many of these treatments are minimally invasive and won’t require a surgical procedure. If you are considering more extensive solutions, such as veneers or metal-free restorations, then our team will typically administer a local anesthetic so that you’re completely pain-free throughout the process. After your appointment, you may experience mild soreness or sensitivity, but this can be managed with pain relievers and should only last a few days. We also offer nitrous oxide to keep you relaxed and your nerves at ease.
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
Those who aren’t quite happy with the way their smile looks can greatly benefit from cosmetic dental services. You will need to schedule an initial consultation with your dentist to be certain if you’re eligible for treatment. Our team will evaluate your oral health and ensure that there are no underlying issues that can cause trouble later on, such as gum disease or tooth decay. Once any complications are resolved, we can move forward with the chosen cosmetic dental treatment to upgrade your pearly whites the way you’ve always wanted.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
While all cosmetic dental services are meant to enhance your grin, they don’t all do it in the same way. Depending on the kind of treatment you undergo, you can likely expect the longevity of your results to vary as well. For instance, teeth whitening can be completed in about an hour with an in-office procedure and your brighter smile can last several months to a couple of years with proper care. On the other hand, veneers can be completed in a couple of appointments and can go as far as a decade or more! Your cosmetic dentist in West Hartford will discuss your treatment process as well as what you can expect from the results during your initial consultation.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
Unlike most restorative dental treatments, cosmetic dentistry won’t usually be covered by dental insurance, as these solutions aren’t considered “medically necessary.” Still, this doesn’t mean you’ll be completely on your own when wanting to improve your smile. Our team can offer an in-house membership plan that can provide discounts on various services, including cosmetic ones. You can also sign up for CareCredit, which turns the total cost of treatment into monthly payments that come with little to zero interest. Plus, options like veneers or metal-free restorations that serve a more restorative purpose may be eligible for partial coverage, so you’ll want to consult your provider or our team about the details of your insurance policy.