Dr. Conover is a leading cosmetic dentist in Philadelphia. He offers a personal approach to help us find the best cosmetic treatment to meet your aesthetic needs. Using one or more cosmetic dentistry treatments, we can transform your smile while helping your overall dental health and wellness.
Smile Makeovers: What To Expect
Dr. Conover will work closely with you to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. A smile makeover will boost your confidence and improve your oral health. There are several steps in the process.
Consultation and Planning
The first step is to meet with your dentist for a consultation. This appointment will help Dr. Conover understand your oral health condition and learn about what you want to fix with your smile. Our experienced cosmetic dental care team will then prepare a custom plan that addresses your needs and desires.
We might take some X-rays or photos to better understand what your smile needs. Together, you will help create a plan to transform your smile.
Procedures and Treatments
Smile makeovers can involve different treatments. It depends on your goals and what Dr. Conover can use to help you achieve them. We offer these cosmetic dentistry treatments in Philadelphia:
- Teeth Whitening: This is a simple way to brighten your smile. Your dentist might use special gels or lights to make your teeth several shades whiter. To learn more about why professional teeth whitening is better than store-bought products, see Teeth Whitening.
- Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are thin shells that cover the front of your teeth, like a shield. They can fix issues like chipped or discolored teeth, giving you a Hollywood-style smile. To learn more about how to care for dental veneers, see Porcelain Veneers.
- Invisalign: Clear aligners can straighten crooked teeth. They are more discreet than traditional metal braces, making them a very popular treatment. To learn more about how Invisalign works, see Invisalign.
- Dental Bonding: Dr. Conover can use a tooth-colored composite resin to address minor cosmetic issues. This pliable material is cheap but delivers beautiful results. To learn more about the difference between bonding and veneers, see Dental Bonding.
- Crowns and Bridges: We can custom design a crown or bridge if you have tooth loss. These restorations offer a natural and realistic appearance if you lose teeth. To learn more about placing a crown or bridge, see Crowns and Bridges.
- Dental Implants: Teeth implants are the most effective way to replace teeth. They are more stable than dentures and bridges and offer better oral health benefits. To learn more about the benefits of this tooth replacement option, see Dental Implants.
Recovery and Maintenance
After the treatments, your dentist will give you instructions on how to keep your new smile healthy. This might include tips on brushing and flossing and advice on what foods to eat or avoid. It’s important to follow these guidelines to ensure your smile stays amazing.
Regular check-ups with your dentist will also be necessary to keep everything in tip-top shape. Remember, a smile makeover is a process. It may take a few visits to achieve your dream smile. But with the right planning and care, we can help you achieve your goals and get the smile you want.
Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry offers many benefits. These include:
Improved Appearance
Cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile. We will use our treatments to address various aesthetic issues, including discoloration, gaps, chips, and misalignment. A better smile can make you look younger and feel more attractive. The improvements can be subtle or dramatic, depending on your goals. Your dentist will work with you to achieve the desired results.
Boosted Confidence
A beautiful smile can boost your confidence. It can make you feel more attractive. This can improve your social and professional life. You may feel more comfortable speaking and smiling. This can enhance your interactions with others. A strong, confident smile can leave a lasting impression. It can open doors to new opportunities.
Better Oral Health
Some cosmetic procedures will help improve your oral health. For example, straightening your teeth with Invisalign will make them easier to clean. Cleaner teeth will reduce your risk of decay and gum disease. Replacing missing teeth can prevent bone loss. It can also improve your bite, which can reduce the strain on your jaw. Healthy teeth and gums will help with your overall well-being.
Long-lasting Results
Many cosmetic treatments offer long-lasting results. Porcelain veneers and teeth implants can last for many years, and proper care can extend their lifespan. Regular dental check-ups are essential. They help maintain the results. Your dentist will provide aftercare instructions. Following these instructions can prolong the benefits.
Customized Solutions
Cosmetic dentistry offers customized solutions. Dr. Conover will tailor the treatments to your needs, ensuring the best possible outcome. He will consider various factors, including your oral health, facial features, and personal preferences. Dr. Conover will create a custom treatment plan to help you reach your goal. This personalized approach and plan will improve the effectiveness of the treatments.
Cosmetic Dental Services in Philadelphia
Porcelain Veneers
As a top cosmetic dentist in Philadelphia, Dr. Conover has successfully improved patients’ smiles with porcelain veneers. Our doctors use veneers to create beautiful smiles by closing gaps, changing tooth shape and alignment, covering surface defects and discoloration, and making teeth whiter.
A porcelain veneer is a thin shell of tooth-like material (similar to the enamel on natural teeth) applied to the surface of the tooth. Porcelain veneers provide both a cosmetic and a functional benefit, especially for worn-down, chipped, or broken teeth. Advances in dental materials ensure that today’s porcelain veneers look and feel more like natural teeth than ever before.
Cosmetic Temporary Restorations
Our doctors make beautiful temporary restorations to restore cosmetics and function during the laboratory process. These temporary crowns, veneers, or bonded restorations allow you to “try on” your new smile before it is completed and serve as a guide for a predictable, beautiful final result.
Ceramic Crowns
Dr. Conover may recommend porcelain crowns to restore teeth significantly weakened by large old fillings and decay or to strengthen cracked or broken teeth. Crowns are also used in conjunction with dental implants to replace missing teeth.
State-of-the-art ceramic materials have a surface finish and luster that rival natural tooth structure without the unsightly black or blue line you may have seen under the gum tissue on other crowns. No one will know you have crowns—just that you have a beautiful smile!
Dental Bonding
Bonding can often be used to repair chips and cracks and fill unattractive gaps between teeth. Essentially, bonding hides any natural flaws or damaged areas by placing a thin plastic coating on the front surface of the teeth. Bonding is typically painless and can yield dramatic results in a single office visit.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
White tooth fillings are the standard in cosmetic dentistry for esthetics and function. We use tooth-colored dental composites for smaller fillings to restore beauty and strength. These materials are placed directly into the teeth using the latest techniques. The doctor fabricates porcelain restorations or onlays that look and feel like natural teeth for larger fillings. Porcelain fillings strengthen weak or damaged tooth structure and prevent future damage to teeth.