At Moreno & Young Dental, we want you to have confidence in your smile. We offer a range of treatments with esthetics in mind, from bleaching to tooth colored fillings to orthodontics to veneers. While we never will 'push' cosmetic treatments, we will do our best to inform you of the options available. In everything we do, from routine fillings to veneers, we want it to look as nice as possible. Most of the time, you will never see your dentistry because most of what we do is on back teeth. Cosmetic dentistry mostly refers to work on front teeth, but the quality and attention to detail at Moreno & Young Dental is the same regardless of the location.
If your teeth are stained, cracked, oddly spaced, or crooked, we can correct those issues with porcelain veneers. Veneers are thin shells that are bonded to prepared teeth. They will look just like your natural teeth, and you care for them in exactly the same way. Veneers are stain-resistant and durable. Cared for properly, veneers can last a lifetime! Our professional, friendly dental team will make sure you have a wonderful experience at Moreno & Young Dental. We provide comprehensive preventive, family, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services for Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Everson, and surrounding areas.
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Restorations should look as good as they feel, and metal-free restorations allow us to offer a completely renewed smile when patients are repairing damage or decay or trying to improve the appearance of cosmetically flawed smiles. We use high-quality E-Max all-ceramic crowns, bridges, and other restorations to ensure patients’ smiles are completely restored in appearance and function. They look so much like natural teeth, you may forget which tooth we treated. Additionally, metal-free restorations are ideal for those patients who have allergies or sensitivities to metal.
Our cosmetic bonding services can fix all kinds of smile impairments, including cracked, chipped, and stained teeth. At Moreno & Young Dental, we use cosmetic bonding to repair fractures, close gaps, prevent further decay, and cover up discolorations.
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If you’re a coffee drinker or smoker, or you’ve taken certain antibiotics, your smile may be permanently stained. Aging is also a factor in darkening teeth. But you don’t have to live with a less-than-bright smile. At Moreno & Young Dental, we offer take-home teeth-whitening kits. You’ll see an immediate difference after one use, with permanent results after fourteen days
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Some of our patients who visit for a cosmetic dentistry consultation are surprised to hear that the concerns they have with their smiles don’t actually have anything to do with their teeth. In fact, if you think your teeth look stubby, your smile looks gummy, or your gum line looks uneven, you may need a soft tissue procedure known as gum recontouring. This minimally invasive treatment option allows us to remove a small amount of gum tissue to reveal healthy, beautiful tooth structure.
If you’re worried about the cost of cosmetic dentistry, you certainly aren’t alone. A lot of the time, patients are concerned over the kind of bill they are going to get because treatment isn’t usually covered by dental insurance. Fortunately, we’re here to help you navigate the cost of your treatment. There are numerous cosmetic solutions out there at a variety of price points. Until your consultation with us, here are some things for you to consider.
In the majority of cases, patients are trying to achieve a smile that is either whiter, straighter, or shaped differently. We have options to help in all of these situations:
Cosmetic dentist seems like a big commitment, but it’s also an investment that will pay off over time. If you aren’t completely secure with your smile, making changes with the help of your dentist can lead to significant improvement for your confidence and self-esteem. Ultimately, this can mean better relationships, social life, and professional achievements. It’s important to consider the entire picture to determine whether or not it’s a worthwhile investment for you.
Cosmetic treatments aren’t usually covered by insurance because they are considered to be elective, but this doesn’t mean that you’re completely left on your own. We work with CareCredit – a third-party financing company that can split the cost of your treatment into manageable monthly installments with little-to-no interest. Talk to our friendly dental team to learn more.
To find out exactly how much you can expect your treatment to cost, schedule a consultation with us. We’re eager to help you achieve the smile of your dreams!
Are you thinking about enhancing your smile with cosmetic dentistry? You may still have some unanswered questions, so we’re here to help. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we receive about cosmetic dentistry in Bellingham. If you don’t see the information that you’re looking for below, just give us a call . We’d be happy to answer your questions and get you started with an initial consultation.
As long as you’re under the care of a trained professional, most cosmetic dental treatments are perfectly safe for most patients. Of course, not every treatment is right for everyone, so we will examined your smile ahead of time to give you an honest assessment of which procedure(s) could benefit you. Some cosmetic services do pose a risk if an underlying oral health issue isn’t treated first. For instance, placing a veneer over a decayed tooth may make the decay more difficult to treat later on. These types of problems need to be addressed first. Your health is always our number one priority!
Many patients are hesitant to commit to treatment because they are worried that their procedure will be painful. The truth is that we always do our best to make treatment as comfortable as possible. Most cosmetic dental treatments are noninvasive. Some, like whitening and bonding, don’t even require a local anesthetic. For treatments like veneers, your mouth will be numbed ahead of time. There may be some residual soreness afterward, but this should be mild and temporary.
If you aren’t 100% confident when you see your smile in the mirror, you can likely benefit from cosmetic dentistry. Discoloration can be reduced with professional teeth whitening. If your teeth are chipped or cracked, direct bonding, veneers, or crowns may be able to help. For patients who want to look more youthful, cosmetic dentistry has definitely been shown to help take the years off. To find out if you make a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry, schedule a consultation!
Many people associate cosmetic dentistry with expensive treatments, but this isn’t always the case. Its pricy reputation stems from the fact that dental insurance rarely covers cosmetic treatments, so patients usually have to pay out of pocket. Improving your smile might seem costly at first, but you should remember that you are also investing in your self-esteem, confidence, and quality of life. If you’re concerned about the cost of treatment, talk to one of our friendly team members. They can talk to you about your financial options, like CareCredit, that can help to make treatment more attainable.
