There’s a good reason why they call it a “million-dollar smile.” The smile is considered our most valuable feature and studies actually show that people who smile more tend to have more friends and a brighter outlook on life.
But if you’re afraid to smile because of the less than perfect condition of your teeth, you may be interested in the emergence of the new field of cosmetic dentistry.
Today, as a cosmetic dentist I am able to literally remake your smile by changing just about everything relating to the appearance of your teeth, including stains, gaps, chipped teeth, too much gums showing and even crooked smiles.
The most common and most impactful techniques I employ as a cosmetic dentists are:
Teeth Whitening:
Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking. Our professional in-office teeth whitening can instantly restore a dazzling white to your smile.
The procedure involves applying a highly-concentrated peroxide gel directly to the teeth after the gums have been protected with a paint-on rubber dam. Generally, the peroxide remains on the teeth for approximately an hour (at most).
The professional grade whitening systems used by our All About Smiles Office offer significantly better results in a single visit than the consumer kits sold in drug stores.
Porcelain Veneers:
Why are veneers so revolutionary? Because they look 100% real. In fact, every time you see a supermodel with a perfect smile, chances are you’re looking at a set of veneers without even knowing it.
Why can’t we tell the difference? It has to do with the way light reflects off our enamel, the outermost layer of teeth. Our enamel is translucent—that means that it both reflects and absorbs light. Older dental bonds would only reflect light, making teeth appear shiny and fake. But porcelain is also translucent, making teeth seem perfectly life-like and real.
Porcelain is also stain-resistant, just like real teeth. Since porcelain is ceramic, and therefore glass-like, its surface is smooth and impervious and unlike older bonding materials, it will not be stained coffee, tea, red wine or cigarette smoking.
The procedure is quite simple. We remove a thin amount of the enamel, then take molds (impressions) of the mouth. These impressions are sent to a laboratory where they are carefully crafted into porcelain frames. In about two weeks, we fasten these frames to the fronts of the teeth, instantly and permanently improving the teeth’s appearance and strength.
Invisalign
This process is now widely used to straighten out the teeth of adults. It’s the perfect, discreet alternative to the braces our kids wear. It uses a series of removable clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit over your teeth. They are almost invisible, extremely comfortable, and will gradually straighten your teeth into the perfect smile. They are so discreet that they’ve actually been worn by TV performers on air. The Invisalign system typically takes less than a year to produce amazing results. I have been doing them since the company started.
But how much does it cost?
As a cosmetic denitst I consider myself a smile “artist”. I can design a comprehensive plan that can transform your smile and your face. The procedures I employ involve minimal discomfort and can produce amazing results quickly. But how about the cost?
It really depends on what you get done, but treatments can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars. Typically, these treatments are not covered by insurance, but there are a few excceptions and several of out invisalilghn patients are useing their insurance benefits We have several methods to help you finance your new smile.
Remember when considering the price, consider that the results of cosmetic dentistry are designed to stand the test of time. You’ll be able to spend the rest of your life smiling with confidence.

Adrian Fenderson DDS