Is there something you would like to improve when it comes to the appearance of your smile?
At Baltimore Dental Co. in Glyndon, we provide comprehensive cosmetic dentistry services to patients interested in pursuing their dream smile. Cosmetic dental treatments are one of the dental services we provide to new and existing patients in Glyndon, Maryland. Whether you are interested in concealing minor blemishes on your dental structures or would like a complete smile makeover, we can help you.
As your trusted and experienced cosmetic dentist, Dr. Leah Romay is here to provide you with a cosmetic consultation to explore your treatment options. During this time, she will work with you on coming up with a plan to resolve any cosmetic concerns you have with your smile.
She will also ensure that your dental health is accounted for to provide you with a beautiful end result that will last you for many years. The first step towards the smile you desire is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Romay.
What to Expect: Cosmetic Dental Consultation
Before Dr. Romay performs any cosmetic treatment, she will want to meet with you to discuss your treatment options and perform a dental exam. It is important that you explain what you like and dislike about your smile. She will examine your teeth, take x-rays if needed, and discuss what your treatment options are.
It is important that you understand what the pros and cons of each option are. Some treatments are more invasive than others while some are more expensive. Working with you, Dr. Romay will create a cosmetic treatment plan that takes into consideration your oral health, budget, and your desires.
Our helpful staff will be ready to help you with financing and payment options. They will also get you schedule for all your appointments and inform of what to expect before and after your procedures.
Cosmetic Dentistry Services
Feeling confident with your smile is important to your personal and professional life. We want to help you feel proud to show off your smile on a daily basis. That’s why we provide cosmetic dentistry services. Our cosmetic dentistry services include a wide range of options for you to choose from, including:
Teeth Whitening
As we age, it is completely natural for our teeth to become stained by common foods and beverages that we consume. However, tooth discoloration can quickly age your smile. For patients with a dull or yellowed smile, we are happy to provide teeth whitening services to help them achieve their whitest and brightest smiles.
Unlike over-the-counter whitening products, we do not take a one-size-fits-all approach to teeth whitening. Instead, we create custom whitening trays designed specifically for your smile. This provides you with a beautiful end result that is more reliable than those you would get from store bought options. To learn more about our teeth whitening options, see Teeth Whitening.
Porcelain Veneers
For patients interested in a complete smile makeover, porcelain veneers are a great option. Porcelain veneers are ceramic shells that are secured to the front-facing portion of your natural tooth. Patients can get one veneer or multiple veneers depending on their budgetary and cosmetic goals.
With porcelain veneers, you can conceal misshapen, discolored, or gapped teeth to give your smile the consistency that you desire. This cosmetic solution provides you with long-term results that you can feel confident about for years. To learn more about the porcelain veneer process, see Porcelain Veneers.
Invisalign
Many patients are interested in what we can do to help with their crooked teeth. Our office is a proud provider of Invisalign. Invisalign is a more discreet alternative to traditional orthodontia.
Instead of metal brackets and wires, Invisalign allows patients to straighten their smiles using a clear aligner system. As your Invisalign treatment progresses, the clear aligners will slowly apply pressure to your dental structures and encourage them to shift into a straighter position. To learn more about the Invisalign process, see Invisalign.
Teeth Bonding
With minor chips, stains, or cracks, we will often suggest concealing these blemishes with teeth bonding. Teeth bonding allows us to conceal minor blemishes using a tooth-colored, hardened resin material. This is an affordable and minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry solution to help you feel more confident with your smile. However, it is not as permanent as porcelain veneers and need to be touched up and replaced much sooner. It is ideal for young patients or patients how are not ready to commit to a permanent treatment. To learn more about what teeth bonding can treat, see Teeth Bonding.
Botox® Cosmetic
Botox® Cosmetic treatment offers various benefits, including reducing fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful appearance. Botox treatment can also alleviate jaw muscle tension in patients with jaw pain and headaches. It is the perfect treatment to top off a healthy and beautiful smile. As a dentist, Dr. Romay has a lot of knowledge about the musculoskeletal structure of the face and neck. She has undergone lots of training to be able to administer Botox to help her patients battle signs of aging and to treat TMJ disorder. To learn more about the benefits of Botox, see Botox Cosmetic.
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are injectable substances dentists and doctors can use to restore facial volume, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance facial features. As a dentist, Dr. Romay understands how the muscles in the face and neck affect the smile. Her goal is to deliver healthy and gorgeous smiles to her patients which is why she offers dermal filler. A key benefit of dermal fillers is their ability to provide immediate, natural-looking results, offering a non-surgical solution for facial rejuvenation and contouring. This is one of the best ways to compliment a healthy smile. To learn more about what dermal fillers can treat, see Dermal Fillers.
SureSmile
SureSmile has numerous benefits over conventional metal braces. In contrast to braces, SureSmile aligners deliver a more discreet and agreeable treatment choice. Similar to Invisalign, SureSmile is a clear aligner system that involves wear aligners for a few weeks before moving on to the next set. They are removable so you can eat and care for your teeth with ease. SureSmile can treat patients with an overbite, underbite, crossbite, open bite, crooked teeth, and gaps between the teeth. To learn more about the benefits of SureSmile, see SureSmile.
FAQs About Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is growing more and more popular as the desire for a gorgeous smile increases. If you are interested in learning more about cosmetic dentistry, please read through our frequently asked questions section about cosmetic dentistry. If you have further questions, please contact use during normal office hours.
What is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure?
The most popular cosmetic dental procedures that dentists often do are tooth whitening and porcelain veneers. That’s because most people won’t need such invasive treatments to improve their smiles and achieve their aesthetic goals.
Are cosmetic dental treatments painful?
No. Nowadays most cosmetic dental treatments are not invasive and will not demand any extensive dental tissue prepping. Therefore, they are not painful and may not even require anesthesia. This is due to improvements in materials, techniques used, and technology.
Is Invisalign a cosmetic dental treatment?
Yes and no. Invisalign can certainly improve the way your smile looks. But Invisalign can also fix and prevent oral health issues. Properly aligned teeth can prevent problems such as gum disease, speaking or breathing issues. Invisalign can help to treat cosmetic and dental health issues.
Does insurance cover cosmetic dentistry?
Dental insurance usually does not cover cosmetic dentistry procedure. Cosmetic dentistry procedures generally help improve aesthetics and not dental heath problems. There are cases, however, when you may be able to get your dental insurance provider to cover fifty percent of the cost of a cosmetic dental procedure. In this instance, you would have to establish a major medical benefit from the procedure.
Are cosmetic dental treatments reversible?
Some cosmetic dental treatments are reversible and some not. Cosmetic bonding and composite veneer are reversible. Porcelain veneers, dental crowns, dental bridges, and dental implants are not reversible.