Cosmetic Dentistry – Kerrville, TX
Create and Achieve the Smile You’ve Always Wanted
Dr. Butler can restore or enhance your smile using any one of our cosmetic dentistry procedures. These services include tooth whitening, enamel shaping, bonding, veneers, and orthodontics. At our Kerrville dental office, we can make teeth brighter, straighter, better shaped, and more even than ever. Your smile is one of the first things people see when they look at you. If you aren’t happy with your smile, Dr. Butler offers a variety of options for cosmetic dentistry in Kerrville, TX. We can make your smile straighter, brighter, whiter, and more beautiful than ever.
Why Choose Carroll R. Butler, DDS Family Dentistry for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- Natural-Looking and Versatile Porcelain Veneers
- Convenient and Powerful Take-Home Whitening Treatment
- Gum Recontouring/Crown Lengthening Available
Porcelain
Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells are custom designed and fabricated to fit over your front teeth. The result gives you a white, brilliant smile. Veneers are an excellent option for creating even-looking smiles from gapped, chipped, or gummy teeth. After making small modifications to your existing enamel, we can ensure that they sit flush and blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth. With the right at-home care, you can expect them to last at least 10 years.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
Part of ensuring the most natural-looking smile possible is using materials designed to mimic teeth as closely as we can. Whether it’s composite resin for restoring teeth afflicted with chips and cracks or porcelain for creating veneers and crowns that cover multiple imperfections, we make sure to use the best-looking and the most durable materials we can find. Doing this ensures you can feel confident showing off your smile. Only you and Dr. Butler should know about your cosmetic dentistry.
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Dental
Bonding
Cosmetic bonding uses a tooth colored composite to reshape and repair teeth. Your Kerrville cosmetic dentist can work on malformed, gapped, stained, chipped or broken teeth. This provides a short-term solution until we can make a proper, permanent restoration. Direct bonding uses the same materials in tooth-colored fillings, so you can expect your treatment to last many years without much concern and keep your smile looking beautiful along the way.
Teeth
Whitening
Bleaching your teeth results in a whitening and brightening of your smile. Dr. Butler can perform teeth whitening in our dental offices or prepare customized trays for you to take home. Both utilize incredibly strong bleaching ingredients designed to make teeth several shades whiter. Whether you decide to whiten at our dental office or in the comfort of your own home is entirely based on your preference. The Ultradent® whitening system is sure to provide you with long-lasting results!
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Gum Recontouring/ Crown Lengthening
Did you know that gum tissue can actually be overgrown as a result of genetics? When too much gum tissue covers teeth, it can make them look shorter than they actually are. With gum recontouring, we can effectively remove excessive gum tissue, make tooth enamel more visible, and create a smile that is fuller and larger overall. Treatment only takes a single appointment to complete and can be used to make the gum line more balanced.
Virtual
Smile Design
Are you unsure if a certain treatment is right for you? Wish you could see what your smile could look like following a specific cosmetic treatment? Virtual smile design with Dr. Butler can do both! All we need is a current photo, which we will then upload to our dental office’s smile design software. From there, we can simulate what your smile and overall appearance would look like following porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, direct bonding, gum recontouring, or another treatment you have been considering!
Smile
Makeovers
Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Talk to Dr. Butler to find out about the options most suitable for you, discuss your expectations, and get an estimate of the dental fees involved. Whether you need a series of restorations, multiple teeth whitening treatments mixed with cosmetic bonding, or gum contouring to make your smile look fuller, we can help!
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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
It’s common for patients to be concerned about the cost of cosmetic dentistry, because in most cases it’s not covered by dental insurance. However, Dr. Butler and the team are happy to assist you in navigating your needs and determining which treatments work best for your smile and budget. We know that gaining the confidence you deserve is priceless, and with a variety of services to choose from at different costs, we’ll be glad to help you find the treatments to achieve it!
What Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for Me?
When it comes to improving their smile, most people are usually trying to achieve one or more of three things: whiter teeth, straighter teeth, or different shaped or sized teeth. Dr. Butler can help you achieve these goals with the following options:
- Dental Bonding – This treatment is ideal for small changes including reshaping damaged teeth or covering noticeable flaws. It is often the most affordable option; however, it typically only lasts for up to 5 years.
- Teeth Whitening – This relatively fast treatment is mid-range in terms of cost. It’s an excellent option for patients who want a whiter, brighter smile, but it doesn't change the shape or position of the teeth.
- Metal-Free Dental Restorations – Older metal dental crowns and fillings can leave dark spots in your smile. Dr. Butler can replace them with natural looking tooth-colored restorations that are as beautiful as they are durable.
- Veneers – Although they are a more costly option, veneers can transform multiple aspects of your smile in one treatment, including the spacing, size, shape, and color of your teeth. With proper care, they could even last 15 or more years.
- Gum Recontouring / Crown Lengthening – This is an excellent option for patients who have either excessive gum tissue, or they feel as though their teeth are too short or stubby.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Although cosmetic dentistry can feel like a big financial commitment, it’s an important investment in yourself that will pay dividends as time goes on. If you feel self-conscious about your smile, improving it with cosmetic dentistry can lead to amazing changes in your confidence and self-esteem, which in turn can lead to better relationships, professional achievements, and quality of life!
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
Although purely aesthetic dental care is not typically covered by dental insurance, the good news is that there are other options available to make your treatment cost more budget friendly. Dr. Butler is pleased to accept flexible financing plans through our preferred third-party lenders, CareCredit and Alphaeon Financing. These plans can help by breaking up the cost of your cosmetic dentistry treatment into multiple, low-to-no-interest monthly payments that may be better suited to your budget.
To learn more about your cosmetic dentistry options, including the total cost of care, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Butler today. We look forward to helping you transform your smile in a way that works for your budget!
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
Patients often wonder if undergoing cosmetic dentistry will be painful or uncomfortable. The good news is that our team will do everything possible to ensure that you’re stress-free and comfortable throughout your appointment. We might even offer you sedation dentistry to help keep you relaxed while undergoing your chosen procedure. In fact, many cosmetic dental services are non-invasive, so you may not even need a local anesthetic to numb your mouth. Of course, for certain treatments, it’s normal to feel some sensitivity afterward, such as with veneers. Fortunately, this should be short-lived and can easily be alleviated with pain relievers.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
While cosmetic dentistry used to be mainly reserved for those with money, this isn’t the case anymore with today’s treatments. One of the main reasons people think of these services as “pricey” is because they usually aren’t covered by dental insurance, meaning patients will usually have to pay out of pocket. That said, some treatments might be an exception, such as veneers that are primarily used for restoring mildly damaged teeth. In addition to renewing and strengthening the structure of a tooth, cosmetic dentistry can also improve your self-esteem and overall quality of life, making it a worthwhile investment in your smile.
What Exactly is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is an umbrella term for various dental treatments that are designed to enhance the appearance and aesthetics of your pearly whites. Not only can these services help improve your smile’s look as well as your confidence, but they can also make it easier for you to maintain good oral health in the long run. For instance, clear aligners can help straighten your teeth and make it simpler to practice oral hygiene. Our team offers a wide range of services to help improve your overall smile, so don’t hesitate to give us a call if you’re interested. We’ll be more than happy to walk you through your options so that you can achieve your dream look.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
In most instances, cosmetic dentistry will not be covered by dental insurance since it isn’t considered “necessary” for oral health. Nevertheless, there might be some exceptions such as with treatments that have restorative purposes, like veneers or metal-free restorations. That’s why you’ll want to review the details of your benefits with your provider just in case they can help minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. Fortunately, our team offers alternative payment options through CareCredit and Alphaeon Financing to help you work within your budget while enhancing your pearly whites.
