Dental Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
A more confident smile, shaped around what you actually want to change.
- 5-star patient reviews
- Accepting new patients
- Most insurance accepted
- CareCredit financing
Most people who ask about cosmetic dentistry are not chasing perfection. They want to stop hiding a chipped tooth in photos, or feel comfortable laughing in a meeting, or finally like what they see in the mirror.
We start with a real conversation about what you like, what bothers you, and what your day-to-day life looks like. Then we build a plan that fits.
What it is
Cosmetic dentistry is the family of treatments focused on how your smile looks: color, shape, alignment, and proportion. Because the mouth is one connected system, good cosmetic care always respects the health of your teeth, gums, and bite.
Some cases are simple polish and whitening. Others combine several treatments into a step-by-step smile makeover. We will always show you the least invasive path that gets you the result you want.
Who it helps
Adults and teens who feel self-conscious about staining, chips, gaps, crowding, or the length and shape of their teeth. Patients preparing for a wedding, a new job, or a big life milestone. Anyone who has been quietly editing their smile out of photos for years and is ready to stop.
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Which option is right for me?
A quick snapshot of the four most-requested treatments. We use this as a starting point during your consultation, not a final answer.
| Treatment | Best for | Typical time | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teeth Whitening | Yellow or dull staining from coffee, tea, wine, or age | 1 to 2 weeks | Learn more |
| Porcelain Veneers | Chipped, worn, gapped, or permanently discolored front teeth | 2 to 3 visits | Learn more |
| Cosmetic Bonding | Small chips, gaps, or single-tooth touch-ups | One visit | Learn more |
| Clear Aligners | Crowded, gapped, or slightly rotated teeth | 6 to 18 months | Learn more |
Teeth Whitening
Best for: Yellow or dull staining from coffee, tea, wine, or age
Typical time: 1 to 2 weeks
Professional-strength gel lifts years of stain safely. In-office or take-home trays customized to your smile.
Learn morePorcelain Veneers
Best for: Chipped, worn, gapped, or permanently discolored front teeth
Typical time: 2 to 3 visits
Thin, hand-crafted porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth. Reshape color, length, and symmetry in one plan.
Learn moreCosmetic Bonding
Best for: Small chips, gaps, or single-tooth touch-ups
Typical time: One visit
Tooth-colored composite sculpted directly onto the tooth. Fast, conservative, and easy to refresh over time.
Learn moreClear Aligners
Best for: Crowded, gapped, or slightly rotated teeth
Typical time: 6 to 18 months
Custom-fit clear trays quietly shift teeth into place. Removable for meals, brushing, and special occasions.
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Aligner therapy
Clear Aligners at Lakewood Dental
Clear aligners are a modern alternative to braces. A series of custom, nearly invisible trays gently move your teeth into place a fraction of a millimeter at a time. You wear them about twenty to twenty-two hours a day and swap in a new set every one to two weeks.
Because the trays are removable, you eat what you normally eat and brush and floss like always. Most adult patients tell us the biggest surprise is how few people notice they are wearing them at all.
Learn more about Clear AlignersGood to know
- Discreet. Nearly invisible on the teeth.
- Removable. Off for meals, brushing, and photos.
- Predictable. Digitally planned from start to finish.
- Comfortable. No brackets or wires to irritate cheeks.
- Well-timed. Most cases complete in six to eighteen months.
The process
What to expect
- 1
Smile consultation
We listen to what you would change and take photos and measurements so we can plan against your actual smile, not a template.
- 2
Custom plan and preview
You see your options side by side, with honest tradeoffs on time, cost, and durability. Nothing moves forward until you feel sure.
- 3
Treatment and follow-up
We complete your plan at a pace that works, then check in to fine-tune the result and protect it long-term.
Benefits you can feel
- Confidence in photos, meetings, and everyday conversation
- Options that range from a single visit to a full smile plan
- Natural-looking results that respect your tooth structure
- Custom color and shape matched to your face, not a chart
- Care that supports long-term dental health, not just appearance
- Clear pricing and financing conversations up front
“I stopped hiding my smile in pictures. The team took time to understand what I actually wanted before they touched anything.”
Questions
Frequently asked
Will my smile still look like me?
Yes. Our goal is a version of your smile that looks like the best-rested, most confident version of you, not a stranger. We custom-shape every case.
How long do cosmetic results last?
Whitening typically lasts one to two years between touch-ups. High-quality veneers can last ten to fifteen years or more with good home care and regular checkups.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We accept CareCredit and Cherry and will walk through monthly options so treatment fits your budget.
Is cosmetic dentistry safe for my enamel?
When done properly, yes. We choose the most conservative treatment that gets your result and we protect enamel every step of the way.
Can I combine treatments?
Often, yes. Whitening plus a couple of veneers, or aligners followed by whitening, are very common combinations.
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