Cosmetic dentistry in Royal Oak

Cosmetic dentistry at a glance

Options

Whitening, bonding, porcelain and composite veneers, CandidPro clear aligners

Visits

One for whitening or bonding, a few for veneers including a smile trial, a few months for aligners

Planning

Impressions and photos, then a smile trial you try on before anything is done

Insurance

Usually not covered, though some parts can be

Financing

Available for larger cases

Is this for you?

• A chipped, worn or oddly shaped front tooth
• Teeth that are yellow or stained and don't respond to whitening toothpaste
• Small gaps or mild crowding you'd like fixed without metal braces
• Old fillings or bonding that don't match anymore

What happens at your visit

1. Tell us what bugs you

   Bring a photo of a smile you like, if you have one. We'll look at your teeth, gums and bite, because the right fix depends on all three.

2. Go over the options

   Whitening changes color. Bonding fixes a small chip in one visit. Veneers change shape, color and alignment together. Aligners move crooked or gapped teeth. We'll tell you which we'd pick and why.

3. Try it on first

   For veneers, we take impressions and our lab designs your new smile. You come back and try it on in temporary material, so you can see it in the mirror and in photos. Nothing is done to your teeth until you like it.

4. Treatment

   Whitening and bonding take one visit. Veneers take two. Aligners take a few months to a year, with short check-ins.

Cost and insurance

Insurance usually doesn't cover cosmetic work, though some parts can be covered, like a crown on a broken tooth. You'll get a written price before you decide, and financing is available for larger cases. See financing and insurance, or our membership plan if you don't have insurance.

Common questions