Everyday we see people in our office that want to do something to improve their smile.  

Some folks are ready to start taking better care of their oral health by committing to regular cleanings and getting rid of all their decay or taking care of the gum disease in their mouths.

We have patients that have noticed that their teeth are a little yellow, or discolored and want to brighten up their smile with some tooth whitening.  Still others want to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant or secure a lose denture with some mini dental implants. 

We see people that are tired of the way their teeth look and want to know what can be done to invisibly straighten their teeth or fix teeth that are chipped or broken.  

 The point I am trying to make is, unlike most dental offices, we can do just about anything for our patients to improve their smiles right here in our office without having to send you to a specialist.  From regular dental cleanings to full mouth Smile makeovers we have taken care of patient smiles for over 30 years. 

So if there is something that you would like to change about your smile, give us a call or send us an email.  We offer complimentary Smile Consultations for new and existing patients or we can talk about it at your next cleaning. 

With today’s dentistry the possibilities are endless and many times a small change can have a dramatic impact on your appearance.

Columbus Cosmetic Dentist talks about your cosmetic dentistry options

• Tooth Whitening can quickly,  inexpensively and dramatically improve your smile.  For the most consistent tooth whitening results, talk to your dentist.  Most dentists have take home whitening options that are more reliable and less expensive than the whitening strips, toothpastes or Internet ads.
• Porcelain Veneers or Lumineers – A thin shell of porcelain placed over each tooth.  Smile makeover is typically accomplished by enhancing 4 to 6 teeth.  Sometimes referred to as instant orthodontics. 
• Dental Implants - Replace missing teeth with a dental implant that looks and functions just like your natural teeth.
• Dental Bonding - Less expensive than dental veneers, dental bonding can fix chipped, discolored, or mis-shaped teeth.   Sometimes done until you are ready to invest in dental veneers.
• Invisalign or 6 month orthodontics – The invisible way to straighten your teeth with clear braces
• Cosmetic dentures - When done by a highly skilled cosmetic dentist, dentures along with mini-dental implants can produce a dazzling new smile

There is usually more than 1 way to create a beautiful smile .  We invite you to schedule a Free Smile consultation to explore the possibilities of your new smile!

Cosmetic Dentistry has many benefits including helping you get a more youthful, beautiful look.  Your Smile is effected by your age. 

I am a Columbus Cosmetic Dentist that can help you reverse the effects of age on your smile.  Watch the following video to see how cosmetic dentistry can help you acheive a more youthful, beautiful smile.  Then make an appointment for a Complimentary Smile Consultation with me to find out the possibilities of your smile!

Your Smile… what you take care of you keep.  Discover the elements that makeup a beautiful smile!

Is Cosmetic Dentistry Right for you? Watch our video.

Columbus Dentist explains what veneers, Lumineers, and DuraThin Veneers are:

A veneer is a generic term for a thin piece of porcelain that a dentist artistically designs for your specific needs and smile. Generic term as in tissue versus the brand name Kleenex.

Veneers can be used to fixed chipped, stained, and crooked teeth.  They are sometimes described as instant orthodontics because they can be used to straighten your teeth in a matter of weeks instead of months or years.

Lumineers and DuraThin Veneers are brand names for veneers.  They use a specific brand of porcelain and are marketed with their brand name.  These 2 brands of veneers have 2 main points that they market to:

• That they are are painless veneers or shot free veneers
• That they don’t remove painful or healthy tooth structure

These 2 statements in some smile makeovers are true but before you make a decision on which Columbus Cosmetic Dentist you want to do your smile makeover, think about this.

   What the marketing material doesn’t tell you:

• The amount of  tooth structure that is removed in any type of veneer is  minimal
• The majority of veneers are “contact lens thin”
• If you have protruding teeth, you slap on a veneer no matter how thin, your teeth are going to stick out more and it will be obvious that you have  a veneer sticking on your teeth.   
• Depending on your threshold for pain, sometimes you want  the quick “pin prick” pain of a numbing shot over the 15 – 30 minutes of mildly uncomforable  shot free veneer prep time.  In other words, being a shot-free veneer isn’t always a good thing.

We are a Columbus dentist that does traditional veneers and also Lumineers.  A certain type of veneer is not the right veneer for every smile makeover.  That is why we have Fee Free Smile Consultations so that you can meet the dentist, see a collection of our Smile Makeovers, ask your questions and get Dr. Thompson’s or Dr. Hoellrich’s  opinion on what would be the best Smile Makeover solution for you.

Read our previous post About the cost of veneers.

 Columbus, Ohio Lumineers

When people are considering a smile makeover we encourage them to investigate all their options.  Some smile makeovers can cost a considerable amount of money so it’s important to do your research.   It’s important to visit a dentist that has experience with all sorts of dental procedures so that between the 2 of you, you can come up with the solution that is best for your smile, goals, and budget. 

Keep in mind that getting a better smile doesn’t have to be an “Extreme Makeover” to be life changing.  It can be as simple as teeth whitening or as complicated as a full mouth rehabilitation, and anywhere in between.

At our Columbus Ohio Dental Office we use Veneers and Lumineers to give our patients a better Smile in a very short period of time from 1 day to 2 weeks depending on what the patient needs and wants.

I’m not going to lead you to believe that lumineers or veneers are inexpensive, they aren’t but neither is any form of cosmetic improvement. 

As of the writing of this blog post, the cost of a single veneer in our office is $1050.  The range of veneer prices in the Columbus market is between $700 – $1500 per veneer. 

Typically a patient will opt for, 4 – 6 veneers for their Smile Makeover.  So this is a $4200 – $6300 investment in something that will change your life and last for years to come. Only you can decide if it is worth it to you because it’s your hard earned cash.

In order to take the first step in you Smile Makeover we offer a free Smile Consultation with the doctor.  At this appointment you can ask all your questions, get to know the doctor, and decide if you are ready to take the next step.  Dr. Thompson or Dr. Hoellrich can also do cosmetic imaging to give you an idea what you would look like with a new smile.  You can also see examples of other Smile Makeovers the doctors have done.

The inspiration for parts of this blog post came from the following blog post on the average-cost-of-lumineers.  Check it out for another dentist’s opinion.

Did you know that only 50% of adults are satisfied with the appearance of their Smile?  Cosmetic Dentistry can help people improve their smile boosting self image and making people more confident in everyday situations. 

In a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 74% of adult Americans who responded believed an unattractive smile could hurt a person’s chances for career success.

Cosmetic dentistry is the Art and Science of designing and creating a natural looking beautiful smile that fits your personality, facial features, and appearance goals.  It can be as simple or Extreme as you want it to be.   

The benefits of cosmetic dentistry go beyond just having a beautiful smile.  Typically when a person makes the investment to improve their smile they begin to take better care of their teeth.  They want to keep that great smile they worked so hard for, healthy and beautiful.

It’s also interesting to note that when a person decides to improve their smile, other great things happen in their life too.  Dr. T has had several patients that do Invisalign, or Veneers, or dental implants and 12 months later they are engaged, have stopped smoking or lost weight because they want to take better care of themselves, or have finally been motivated to get out of a unhealthy job situation and take the next step in their careers.

Maintaining an appealing smile is a major part of a person’s desire to stay fit, healthy and attractive.

What does Cosmetic Dentistry help fix?

• Yellow or discolored teeth
• Crooked or irregularly shaped teeth
• Spaces or gaps between teeth
• Boomers wanting a more youthful appearance
• A teenager left with a broken tooth after and accident
• Missing teeth
• People recovering from auto accidents or other head trauma

There are a variety of cosmetic dental procedures.

• Bleaching or Whitening – Whether you choose to do this at home or in a dentist office, bleaching is an effective method of whitening stained, discolored teeth
• Veneers  are about as thick as a contact lens custom made porcelain that is shaped, fitted, and adhered to the tooth.  Veneers can be used to fix gaps between teeth, and teeth that are crooked, chipped, discolored and worn teeth.  Veneers are sometimes referred to as “instant orthodontics”
• Invisalignis a clear, comfortable, removable way to straighten teeth using custom made plastic “aligners” .  Invisalign is the non-metal alternative to braces
• Bonding and tooth-colored fillings use a tooth colored resin that can be color matched to your adjacent teeth. 
• All Porcelain Crowns are strong a beautiful and fix teeth that are broken, cracked, or damaged
• Dental Implants are a natural looking and functioning way to replace 1 or many missing teeth