Do you want to improve your smile? Dr. Paul Karpovich offers cosmetic dentistry services in his Timonium, MD, dental office. Dr. Karpovich can help you get the smile of your dreams. At the same time, he will also consider your personal goals, budget, and oral health needs.
Before any treatment, Dr. Karpovich thoroughly examines the teeth, gums, and bite to create a comprehensive treatment plan. He may also recommend general or restorative care as part of a smile makeover. Cosmetic treatments are often the final step for patients who need to treat missing teeth, gum infections, or other problems.
What are the Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry?
Dr. Karpovich can treat cosmetic imperfections that can affect your confidence. With cosmetic care, our Timonium dental office can:
- Brighten tooth stains
- Close gaps between teeth
- Reshape teeth
- Straighten crooked teeth
- Repair chipped, cracked, and broken teeth
A beautiful, healthy, and comfortable smile can improve your self-confidence. Treating your smile can also help support overall physical health and well-being. Benefits of cosmetic dentistry in our Timonium office include:
- Improved Aesthetics: Cosmetic procedures can correct many concerns, like stained, crooked, chipped, or cracked teeth. We can enhance your tooth shape, size, color, and alignment for a brighter and more attractive smile.
- Enhanced Self-Confidence: A beautiful smile can boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. Feeling good about your appearance makes you more likely to smile, laugh, and socialize without feeling self-conscious.
- Youthful Appearance: Cosmetic dental treatments can reverse the signs of aging in your smile. Stained, worn, or chipped teeth can make you look older. Teeth whitening, veneers, or bonding can create a more youthful, vibrant smile that makes you look years younger.
Our Cosmetic Dentistry Services in Timonium, MD
Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the smile’s aesthetics. While this care aims to improve the smile, it can also encourage you to care for your teeth and gums. As your Timonium cosmetic dentist, we want to help you improve your smile. The aesthetic services we provide in our office include:
Invisalign
Clear Invisalign aligners are an alternative to metal braces that comfortably straighten crooked teeth. Invisalign treatment uses a series of clear plastic aligners to realign teeth.
Many patients find Invisalign a more comfortable alternative to traditional metal braces. Clear aligner treatment often has a shorter overall treatment time than braces. Invisalign also has no dietary restrictions because you can remove your aligners to eat or brush your teeth. Learn more about the Invisalign process here.
Porcelain Veneers
Dental veneers are porcelain ceramic shells that cover the front of teeth. They allow patients to maintain the function of their natural teeth while covering damage or stains. Veneers can cover small tooth gaps, chips, or slightly crooked teeth.
Because veneers are thin shells, they only require a small amount of enamel preparation before we bond them to your teeth. But veneers are permanent and can only be removed by our dentist. Learn more about what porcelain veneers can treat here.
Teeth Bonding
Dental bonding uses a composite resin we apply and cure to teeth. Bonding can address chips, cracks, and other damage. This treatment is also a more economical alternative to veneers.
Dental fillings and veneers often use the composite resin used in bonding. This tooth-colored material ensures restorations adhere to teeth. We also color-match resin so it blends in with the smile.
Our office can cover a single discolored tooth and damaged teeth. Then, we shape the material to the shape of your natural tooth. Finally, we cure the material. Learn more about the teeth bonding process here.
Teeth Whitening
Do you have years of tooth stains? Consider teeth whitening. You can complete professional Zoom! whitening in our office or may at home for convenient care. Zoom! uses a whitening gel and light that can brighten the tooth enamel by multiple shades.
We can also create custom trays in our Timonium office for take-home treatments and touch-ups. Home whitening provides a simple way to brighten teeth in the comfort of your own home. Learn more about Zoom! teeth whitening here.
What is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover uses multiple cosmetic and restorative treatments to create a functional, beautiful smile. We recommend a smile makeover to transform your smile if you have these problems:
- Worn teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Short or long teeth
- Chipped and cracked teeth
- Missing teeth
Dr. Karpovich will ensure you’re in good health before a smile makeover. Our office can treat gum and tooth infections before cosmetic care.
Then, Dr. Karpovich will examine your teeth to note your cosmetic problems. Dr. Karpovich will create a personalized treatment plan that consists of several cosmetic services to improve your smile. In addition to the usual treatments, he may recommend dental crowns, inlays and onlays, and dental implants.
Our office will ensure this plan matches your goals and budget. Personalized care ensures your smile makeover matches your needs. While this process can take time, a smile makeover can create your dream smile.
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Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Do you have questions about cosmetic dental care? Learn more with answers to common questions about cosmetic dentistry in our Timonium, MD office.
How do I choose the right cosmetic dentist for me?
Look for experience, training, and a dentist who listens to your goals. Dr. Karpovich has over 30 years of experience, multiple honors from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and a commitment to continuing education with top U.S. dentists. He also takes time to understand your needs and explain your options clearly.
Do cosmetic dental treatments only fix how my teeth look?
Cosmetic dentistry can improve the look and function of teeth. Treatments like veneers or tooth bonding can help protect teeth from more damage. Chipped or cracked teeth can become worn down or lost if an infection reaches the root canal.
Patients with straighter and brighter teeth are often more motivated to maintain their results. Many maintain results through regular dental care and good oral hygiene.
Does dental insurance cover my cosmetic dental treatment?
Dental insurance doesn’t cover cosmetic dental treatments because they’re elective and not medically necessary. Schedule a dental visit with us, and we can help you determine your coverage options. We work with CareCredit and Cherry so you can utilize payment plans that keep cosmetic treatment within your budget.
Can I whiten veneers or bonded teeth?
No. Professional whitening treatments don’t work on veneers or bonding. If your veneers or bonding become stained, we may recommend a dental cleaning to remove surface stains. In some cases, we may need to replace them. We can also whiten your teeth before you get other cosmetic treatments for even results.
Can veneers treat crooked teeth?
Yes, veneers can cover slightly crooked teeth so they look straighter. Veneers can also improve the shape and alignment of your teeth to make your smile look more uniform and attractive.
But veneers aren’t the best option if your teeth are very crooked or if your bite is off. In those cases, we’ll recommend Invisalign to straighten the teeth properly.
Is cosmetic dentistry permanent?
Most cosmetic procedures are not permanent. Teeth whitening can last from six months to three years. Bonding can last 3 to 7 years. Veneers can last 15 years or more with good care. With Invisalign, you must wear your retainer to keep your results.
What’s the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment?
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic services. Tooth stains are a common concern because most people have this problem at some point in their lives. Stains come from many sources, from foods and drinks to medicines. Tooth whitening treatment helps restore confidence in your smile.
Should I get cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a personal choice. It can benefit you if you want to treat chipped, crooked, or stained teeth. Some cosmetic treatments can also help protect your teeth from further damage. Dr. Karpovich will help you understand your options so you can make the best decision for your smile.
Is cosmetic dentistry the same as restorative dentistry?
No, cosmetic and restorative dentistry aren’t the same, even though they both involve dental care. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of teeth and gums. Restorative dentistry can fix and restore the function of your teeth. It can replace missing teeth and repair damaged teeth so your mouth works well.
Schedule a Cosmetic Consultation for Your Smile
Are you unhappy with how your teeth look? Get a beautiful smile with our cosmetic dentistry services in Timonium, MD. Call Dr. Karpovich for care today at (410) 221-3085. You may also schedule an appointment online on our website.
We serve patients in Hunt Valley, Towson, and Timonium, Maryland. Please let us know if you have any questions about your care and we’ll be happy to help.