Cosmetic Dentistry - Schenectady, NY • Capital District
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If you have damaged, decayed, or misshapen teeth, Capital Smiles can restore your smile with our comprehensive cosmetic dental therapies. As a skilled aesthetic dentist in Schenectady, Dr. Page understands the psychological effects of an unattractive smile. She can repair and improve your smile with modern therapies and leading-edge technology.
After a comprehensive exam to assess your current dental situation, and a discussion of your smile expectations, Dr. Page will craft your personalized treatment plan to reclaim oral health and vitality. Whether you need tissue contouring, teeth whitening, or a smile makeover, she'll help you determine the best therapies to achieve your goals.
If you’re fearful of dental procedures, sedation dentistry can help alleviate your anxiety, allowing you to receive the specialized care you need. Information from our CAESY Patient Education System will increase your dental IQ so that you can make wise decisions about dental care. To give you a glimpse into the future, we can alter a wax model of your smile or do digital imaging to show the potential results of dental procedures. 3D cone beam imaging allows us to get a more accurate picture of where to place dental implants by measuring bone density in your jaw—leading to better quality tooth replacements that stand the test of time.
“The boost in my appearance has given a boost to my self-esteem and self-confidence. I feel hope for the first time in many years."
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Teeth Whitening
Dull, yellow, or discolored teeth can make you reluctant to smile. But did you know that you could be making the wrong first impression, too? People with big, bright smiles are perceived as younger, smarter, more successful, friendlier, and more attractive to the opposite sex. In addition, a whiter, brighter smile can boost your confidence and let your inner beauty shine through. At Capital Smiles, you can have whiter teeth in about an hour with professional, in-office teeth-whitening.
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Minimally-Invasive Cosmetic Bonding
If you have a chipped, slightly misaligned, or otherwise imperfect tooth that needs cosmetic dentistry, we may suggest one-appointment bonding. Dr. Page can apply liquid composite resin, shaded to blend with your tooth's color, to rebuild a pleasing shape to your tooth. After hardening the resin with a curing light, she will artistically sculpt and polish the restoration. In just one visit, you can enjoy a beautiful new smile!
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Gummy Smile Correction
Sometimes a beautiful smile needs a little coaxing to help it emerge. A smile with overgrown gum tissue can appear small and short. With gum contouring, Dr. Page gently removes excess gum tissue to reveal your charming smile. Using a soft-tissue laser, she will restore symmetry to gum lines with precision and care. An enhanced gum line makes teeth look proportioned and shapelier, resulting in a more attractive smile.
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All-Ceramic Restorations
At Capital Smiles, we’re happy to offer patients needed treatment options that come paired with valuable aesthetic benefits. Our all-ceramic dental crowns, inlays, onlays, and other restorations are designed to closely resemble the look, feel, and durability of natural teeth. And best of all, their biocompatible, metal-free nature is also great news for patients with related sensitivities and allergies. Ceramic restorations feel as great as they look!
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Smile Makeovers
Your smile may require a variety of therapies to regain maximum comfort, function, and appearance. Tooth decay or damage may have left you with a faded smile and a diminished view of yourself. At Capital Smiles, we can help. Dr. Page and our skilled, caring team can transform your mouth’s appearance with a custom smile makeover. We will formulate a custom treatment plan specific to your wants, needs and desires—and options may include anything from teeth whitening to dental implants to teeth whitening.
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
We understand that many patients are concerned about the cost of cosmetic dentistry in Schenectady, particularly since insurance does not cover most cosmetic procedures. You can be confident that our team will always be honest with you about pricing, and we will do all we can to help you afford your desired treatments.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service Is Right for Me?
Most people who are interested in cosmetic dentistry wish to achieve whiter teeth, straighter teeth, or differently/sized shaped teeth. Whatever your aesthetic goals are, we can help you achieve them. Here is an overview of some popular services, along with generalized pricing information:
- Cosmetic bonding. Cosmetic bonding, also known as direct bonding, involves the use of a tooth-colored resin that we mold onto teeth. It can disguise a range of flaws, and it takes just one appointment to place. It is also quite affordable. The downside is that it tends to last for just a few years.
- Teeth whitening. Whitening services can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to a thousand dollars or more. This fast and effective treatment provides results that can last for up to a few years with proper maintenance.
- The cost of Invisalign and other teeth-straightening treatments can vary quite a bit, but they usually run a few thousand dollars or more.
- Smile makeover. This comprehensive treatment plan tends to be the most expensive cosmetic option because it involves multiple procedures. However, it is an excellent value.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Cosmetic dentistry can seem like a big financial commitment, but it can also rightly be viewed as an investment. In return for your money, you get more than just a beautiful smile. You can enjoy increased confidence. You may also notice improvements in your social and professional lives. If you have straight, white, attractive teeth, you are more likely to be viewed as successful, approachable, and youthful.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Dental insurance usually does not cover services that are targeted solely at improving the appearance of teeth. However, if a treatment will both enhance your smile and improve your oral health, your policy might cover it. That is often the case with metal-free restorations.
If your insurance will not help you pay for your cosmetic treatments, there may be other provisions you can use to make your care more affordable. For example, we are partnered with CareCredit, a third-party lending company. Most patients qualify for low-interest financing after a brief and easy application process. As your cosmetic dentist in Schenectady, we also offer a FREE smile makeover consultation, so you can get started on your path to a new look for absolutely nothing out of pocket.
Are you ready to learn more about cosmetic dentistry and its cost? Get in touch today to request an appointment. We look forward to serving you!
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
As your cosmetic dentist in Schenectady, our team is ready to help you achieve a more confident smile. But before you commit to an appointment, you may want to know more about the road in front of you. To help you out, we have put together the following list of FAQs about cosmetic dentistry, along with succinct answers. Please reach out to us if you would like further information on anything you discover here.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Cosmetic treatments are available at a range of price points, from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. Depending on what your budget is, we can suggest the services that are likely to give you the best bang for your buck. We can also assist you as you explore how financing and other provisions may make it easier for you to afford your desired treatments.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?
Generally speaking, cosmetic dentistry is very safe. As long as you entrust your smile to a qualified dental team, there is very little risk that anything will go wrong with your treatment. However, if you try DIY hacks to improve your smile, such as at-home braces or abrasive teeth whitening formulas, you could accidentally harm yourself. It is best to rely on the guidance from a dentist whom you trust.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
How long your results last will depend on which treatments you undergo and how you care for your smile. Whitening and bonding may last for just a couple of years. The results of Invisalign are meant to last a lifetime.
Our team will give you pointers on how you can help your new look stand the test of time. For example, we will encourage you to stick to a thorough oral hygiene routine, avoid smoking, and eat a reasonable diet. If you tend to grind your teeth at night, we may also urge you to start sleeping with a custom nightguard in your mouth.
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
Our team goes above and beyond to make our patients comfortable. Most cosmetic procedures are noninvasive and quite comfortable. However, for some treatments, we numb the mouth. If you are not easily numbed or you are extra-nervous about treatment, ask us if you are a candidate for sedation. Following a cosmetic treatment, you may notice that your teeth are a bit extra sensitive. This usually goes away within a few days.
Cosmetic Dentistry Consultations in Schenectady
After reviewing our list of cosmetic dental therapies, please contact our Schenectady office for more information or to schedule an appointment. Our practice proudly serves residents of Saratoga, Clifton Park, Troy, Niskayuna and the surrounding Capital District.