Cosmetic Dentist Corinth
Erase Imperfections & Beautify Your Smile
Your smile leaves a lasting first impression and can make your confidence feel boosted or deflated. However, no matter what aesthetic dental flaws you face, Dr. Mackie has a variety of customized treatments that can transform your grin by erasing signs of damage, aging, and misalignment. We invite you to learn more about each of our cosmetic dentistry treatments in Corinth below, and if you see one that’s a good match for you, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Loretto Family Dentistry for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Digital Smile Simulations Available
- Comfort Amenities like Personal Music & Netflix
- Dentist with Over a Decade of Experience
Veneers
Veneers are a versatile treatment that can erase a variety of dental flaws. Veneers themselves are thin, durable sheaths that are custom-designed to fit over individual teeth, so you can choose to repair however many teeth you’d like. They’re bonded onto the visible surface of prepared teeth, concealing discoloration, misalignment, damage, and misshapenness. They can be crafted from different materials, but many patients opt for porcelain veneers, as they have a beautiful, natural appearance and can last for 25 or more years with good dental hygiene.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
If you have an old metal filling or restoration that you want to have replaced, as it highlights which of your teeth have been damaged or decayed in the past, we offer excellent alternatives. Dr. Mackie uses extremely high-quality non-metal dental materials to craft her restorations, including ceramic, zirconia, and porcelain. These can all be customized to match the shade of surrounding teeth, allowing them to seamlessly integrate with the rest of your smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a cost-effective, non-invasive cosmetic dentistry treatment that offers fast results, typically within a single appointment! It’s the process of using composite resin, which is the same tooth-colored material we use to fill teeth, to rebuild and reshape the structure of chipped and misshapen teeth. It can also be used to conceal severe discoloration that can’t be treated with teeth whitening. An added perk is that Dr. Mackie is an artist as well as a dentist, meaning you can trust that the results will look excellent and lifelike!
Teeth Whitening
Dental discoloration can happen due to eating certain foods, as a natural result of aging, and more. Dr. Mackie uses the highly recommended and effective professional-grade KöR teeth whitening system to erase even the most stubborn stains either in-office or from the comfort of your own home. She also offers Opalescence teeth whitening system for take-home whitening. Both of these systems can help erase even the deepest stains in teeth to provide you with a smile that’s up to eight shades brighter.
BOTOX & Dermal Fillers
Dr. Mackie offers an adjunct to smile designs using dermal fillers to enhance smiles and even out the lips when clear aligners, veneers, and cosmetic bonding alone are not enough to do the trick. BOTOX and other neurotoxins are used oftentimes in conjunction with occlusal splints for TMJ sufferers and bruxers in order to relax chewing and clenching muscles and buffer the extreme forces exerted on the TMJ and teeth.
Smile Makeovers
If there are several different types of aesthetic dental issues that you would like to address but aren’t sure where to start, a smile makeover in Corinth may likely be the best option for you. During this process, Dr. Mackie will gain a better picture of your smile goals and concerns through a one-on-one consultation. This will allow her to devise a custom-tailored treatment plan that can include two or more of our restorative or cosmetic dentistry services. Before you move forward with treatment, we can also show you what the final results will look like using our digital smile simulation software, taking any guessing out of the process.
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
While many patients may be hesitant to invest time and money into elective cosmetic dentistry that dental insurance probably won’t pay for, the truth is that these procedures can be significant investments for your quality of life as well as your career and social opportunities. However, we want you to understand what you can expect to pay before you commit to treatment at our office in Corinth. If you have any questions or would like any help navigating your payment options, please contact our office.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service Is Right for Me?
Dr. Mackie offers a range of cosmetic dental treatments that can deliver stunning results. Most people seeking cosmetic dentistry want whiter, straighter, or more shapely teeth, and we can help many patients achieve these goals at our office through treatments such as:
- Veneers: While a more costly option, veneers can completely transform a smile by concealing many defects such as chips, gaps, stains, or cracks with a single treatment.
- Metal-Free Dental Restorations: These dental crowns are made from lifelike materials that imitate the appearance of real teeth, and while they can be a little pricey, they may also be covered by 50% to 80% by dental insurance since they can count as restorative work.
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding: Great for addressing small defects or reshaping damaged teeth, cosmetic dental bonding can be performed quickly and affordably and can last for up to seven years with excellent care.
- Teeth Whitening: Mid-ranged in price, professional teeth whitening treatments can brighten a smile by up to eight shades but cannot address issues with shape or position.
- BOTOX and Dermal Fillers: These treatments are great for reducing wrinkles and can cost upwards of $100 for a twelve-week treatment.
- Smile Makeovers: Through a customized treatment plan, we can address many cosmetic issues through a series of dental treatments. The cost of each treatment will be reflected on the bill, but insurance may cover some of the cost of included restorative treatments.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
People tend to see those who smile generously as more confident, trustworthy, and approachable than those who do not. Unfortunately, many people avoid smiling in professional and social situations because they are self-conscious about the flaws in their teeth. Cosmetic dentistry can be an investment that allows you to achieve a grin you can be proud of, potentially opening up social and professional opportunities. Liking the smile you see in the mirror is also a great way to improve your self-esteem and quality of life.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
While elective cosmetic dental treatments are rarely covered by dental insurance providers, we offer financing options through CareCredit, a third-party financier that offers a range of plans that break your overall bill into easily manageable monthly payments with little or no interest. During your consultation, we’ll be able to give you a proper price estimate, and our team will gladly go over your financing options with you so we can find a way that works with your budget.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
Dental insurance tends to omit purely elective procedures from its coverage, and in most circumstances, cosmetic treatments fall under this designation. There are some procedures that offer substantial health benefits, like dental crowns to cover aesthetically sub-par teeth, that may be covered under dental insurance under some circumstances. In such cases, it may be possible to receive reimbursement for anywhere from 50-80% of the cost of your treatment.
However, this is atypical. Most patients will need to find alternative methods of making their cosmetic care affordable, like financing.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?
We are extensively trained in the practice of cosmetic dentistry, with a strong understanding of the risks associated with treatment and what kinds of circumstances could produce complications. We also perform thorough examinations of our patients’ teeth before recommending cosmetic dental care so that we can be confident that your oral health is in good enough condition to handle the treatment. If we find instances of tooth decay and gum disease, we’ll be sure to deal with them before moving forward.
For all of these reasons, we can guarantee that any cosmetic dental treatments that you receive will be completely safe.
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
Even if your heart is set on improving your smile, you might feel a little bit nervous about the prospect of discomfort during your cosmetic dental treatment. In this regard, we can assure you that you have nothing to worry about.
Many cosmetic treatments, like teeth whitening and direct bonding, are painless by their very nature. In the case of more invasive treatments, we will numb your mouth with powerful local anesthetics to ensure your complete comfort throughout the duration of your procedure.
While patients might experience a little bit of tenderness in the days after your treatment, this should be mild and short-lived, easily handled with proper aftercare.
What Should I Expect at an Initial Consultation for a Smile Makeover?
When we meet you for a smile makeover consultation, the first step will be to talk to you about what you’re looking for from your cosmetic treatment. We’ll establish your goals and figure out what kinds of treatments could help you reach them. We’ll also perform a thorough oral examination; this will determine whether there are any preliminary treatments you need before beginning cosmetic care. This will be accompanied by taking digital impressions of your smile and using them to get a sense of how treatment should proceed.
And of course, this consultation will be an opportunity to ask us any questions you have about cosmetic dentistry. We’ll be happy to talk to you about what the treatments we have available to us could do for you and your smile!