Cosmetic Dentistry – Gorham, ME
Achieve Your
Dream Smile!
While maintaining excellent oral health should always be the top priority, our doctors at Morgan-Hill Dental Care also understand that many patients want to enjoy straighter, brighter, and more confident teeth as well. That’s why we offer several cosmetic services that are specifically suited to this goal! During a FREE consultation, we’d be happy to help you explore your smile goals in further detail and determine the treatment options that best fit your personal vision, arranging them into a smile makeover plan that’s entirely unique. To get started here in Gorham, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.
Why Choose Morgan-Hill Dental Care for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Comprehensive & Highly Personalized Smile Makeover Plans Available
- Modern Digital Technology for Excellent Diagnoses & Confident Treatment Planning
- Avoid a “Mouthful of Metal” with Invisalign® Clear Braces
Smile Makeovers
So you’re ready to pursue cosmetic dentistry…but maybe you have no idea where to start? During an initial consultation, our dentists can help you take the first steps towards a comprehensive and confident smile makeover. We’ll put together a plan that will be composed of all the different services your teeth need to regain their full vitality, from dental implants to Invisalign to porcelain veneers, while also taking your personal budget and schedule into account. We hope to exceed your expectations!
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Invisalign® Clear Braces
Straightening your smile doesn’t have to require a mouthful of metal brackets and wires. Invisalign is a much more aesthetically pleasing orthodontic service that relies on an aligner system instead for gradual tooth movement. The clear aligners are extremely subtle when worn, and their removable nature also means that patients can continue to enjoy their favorite foods and practice oral hygiene at home like normal.
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Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are custom-made, thin porcelain shells that can restore a tooth to its natural beauty. The tooth may have minor damage due to cracking, damage, or stains, but veneers can be designed to make them all disappear behind a flawlessly white smile. They’re actually the secret behind many of Hollywood’s most attractive smiles!
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Metal-Free Dental Restorations
Rebuilding damaged, decayed, and hurting teeth doesn’t have to lead to a sacrifice in your smile’s cosmetic quality! With metal-free materials, our dentists here in Gorham are able to create seamlessly attractive and durable additions that blend right in with a person’s confident appearance. They’re also 100% biocompatible, which means that they won’t react strongly to temperature changes and are even safe for patients who’ve experienced allergies to common dental metals in the past.
Dental Bonding
Sometimes, patients don’t need a full-blown smile makeover – instead, they just have one small problem area that they badly want to correct, such as a thin gap between two teeth or a chip in the enamel. With direct bonding, it’s very simple to address these concerns subtly and quickly. One of our dentists will apply a tooth-colored composite resin to the area in question and sculpt it into place so that it seems like just another natural part of the smile. In most cases, this procedure will only require one appointment.
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Teeth Whitening
Over the years, even healthy teeth can become dull or discolored. If you’re ready to give your appearance a new boost of brightness, talk to the Morgan-Hill Dental Care team about our professional teeth whitening solutions. We offer both fast in-office treatment and high-grade take-home kits so that our patients can improve their smiles in whatever way works best for them.
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Gum Recontouring
In many cases, the teeth aren’t actually to blame if a patient is unhappy with their smile – it could be the gum tissue’s fault instead! If the natural gum line is too excessive or unbalanced, our dentists can aesthetically recontour its appearance with a state-of-the-art soft tissue laser. This modern procedure is highly comfortable and conservative. In addition to the clear cosmetic benefits, it may also prove useful in restorative situations – for example, if a patient needs a new dental crown but not enough of the tooth structure is accessible above the gum line.
Digital Imaging
Pursuing the cosmetic smile makeover of your dreams can oftentimes feel intimidating – what if you invest all of this time and money and don’t even like the end result? At Morgan-Hill Dental Care, we want to help you feel 100% confident about your brighter future; that’s why we use digital imaging to show you a beautiful sneak peek. Our dentists will take a photo of your current smile and carefully adjust the image to reflect the changes brought on by certain services, making it much easier to decide which treatment plan best fits your personal vision.
Botox & Juvederm
So you’ve finally achieved your ideal smile with cosmetic dentistry…but what about the facial skin that surrounds it? If you’re feeling frustrated by wrinkles, fine lines, and other like-minded flaws, talk to our dentists about the possibility of receiving Botox or Juvéderm injections. These in-office procedures take less than an hour, and they can easily take years off of your appearance by either preventing unnecessary muscles from contracting or filling the space beneath sagging skin.
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Transforming your smile with cosmetic dentistry is a process that requires careful planning. No matter what kind of treatment you pick, you should always make sure that you fully understand how much you’ll need to pay for it. We realize that many patients are concerned about the financial aspect of cosmetic dentistry, and we want to help make things easier; go ahead and let us know if you have questions.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service Is Right for Me?
When comparing cosmetic treatments, you need to ask yourself a number of questions, including “Will this treatment help me achieve my goals for my smile?” and “What can I expect to pay for this treatment?” Here’s a quick review of some of the services we offer:
- Smile Makeovers: With a smile makeover, you can combine multiple treatments to make any number of improvements to your entire grin. The amount you pay depends on which treatments make up your smile makeover plan. Overall, this is one of the most costly cosmetic dentistry options, but it’s also one of the most comprehensive.
- Invisalign: If your cosmetic concerns are specifically related to the positioning of your teeth, Invisalign may be a good choice. Some Invisalign treatments can cost more than others depending on the number of aligners needed.
- Veneers: Veneers are useful for making all kinds of aesthetic improvements simultaneously. They cost more than dental bonding and teeth whitening, but they also generally offer longer-lasting results.
- Dental Bonding: Dental bonding allows us to quickly correct smaller dental imperfections. As far as cosmetic dentistry is concerned, it’s one of the cheapest treatments available.
- Teeth Whitening: Teeth whitening can’t do much about tooth position or shape, but it can certainly help brighten a dull or stained smile. It tends to be in the mid-range cost-wise.
- Gum Recontouring: When you have a gummy smile, a gum recontouring treatment can help correct the issue. The cost depends on how much tissue needs to be removed.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Once you have an idea of how much you’ll need to pay for cosmetic dentistry, you need to ask yourself, “Will cosmetic dentistry be worth the cost?” For many patients, it absolutely can be. A more attractive smile is one that you can feel more confident about showing off. It may also make it easier for others to approach you at social gatherings or at the office.
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Many dental insurance plans won’t pay for cosmetic dentistry, but luckily, financing is still an option. At our office, you can sign up for a payment schedule that works for your budget. You can also apply for third-party financing via CareCredit. Finally, uninsured patients can sign up for our in-office DenVantage plan. It includes a discount for whitening and other treatments; get in touch with our office for more details.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Now you know all about the ways our cosmetic dentist in Gorham can brighten, straighten, and otherwise perfect your smile. If you’re ready to schedule your initial consultation, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. However, if you want to do a bit more research before contacting us, that’s okay too! To make finding the answers you are looking for as seamless as possible, we’ve responded to some of the most frequently asked questions below!
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Take?
Your smile transformation can take anywhere from a single appointment to a full year – it depends entirely on the cosmetic treatment you select. For example, if you are struggling with pigmented discoloration, then in-office teeth whitening can lighten your smile up to eight shades in just one appointment. If you are interested in addressing the size, shape, and shade of your teeth with veneers, then the process requires at least two appointments, which are typically spread out over the course of a couple of weeks. Lastly, addressing crooked or spaced-out teeth with Invisalign takes 12 months on average.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Dental Insurance?
Usually, no. Since cosmetic dentistry isn’t considered medically necessary, treatments like teeth whitening and dental bonding typically aren’t included in dental plans. With that being said, it’s always a good idea to double-check, especially on services that address the look and function of your teeth, like metal-free restorations. We also have payment plans and periodic specials to ensure your treatment fits into your monthly budget. Don’t hesitate to ask us how we can help you make your care affordable!
Am I a Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?
Thanks to advancements in technology and the field of dentistry, nearly everyone is a candidate for cosmetic dentistry. The best way to find out if you are is by scheduling an initial consultation with our dentist in Gorham. This one-on-one appointment allows our team to better understand your dental needs and smile goals. If your oral health is in good condition, then we will move forward with the necessary steps to make your dream smile a reality. If an untreated dental issue is present, like severe decay, we can still help! We will just incorporate the appropriate restorative service into your treatment plan.
How Do I Know Which Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment Is Right for Me?
If your confidence has plummeted because of stubborn stains, unsightly chips, and other dental flaws, then there is no time like the present to talk to our cosmetic dentist. After learning about the details that make up your dream smile and the imperfections you’d like to address, they can provide you with a few recommendations, discuss the pros of each, and help you make an informed decision on which is best for you.
Ready to schedule your initial consultation? Still have a few questions on your mind pertaining to cosmetic dentistry? Either way, we are here to help. Get in touch with our team today so we can help you achieve your dream smile!