People come to us for cosmetic work for all kinds of reasons: a front tooth chipped on a water bottle, coffee stains catching up over the decades, or an old bonding job that yellowed while the tooth next to it stayed white. Sometimes people have been thinking about cosmetic dentistry for years, but it's an upcoming wedding, and the photos, that prompts them to finally schedule the appointment.
We start every cosmetic case with a conversation about what brought you in and what your goals are, then an exam so we can build a treatment plan customized to your needs.
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Clark Fork Dental provides whitening treatments that lift stains toothpaste alone can't touch. We fit custom trays that you wear at home over a couple of weeks, which puts you in control of the shade and makes touch-ups easy later. Custom trays beat drugstore strips because the gel actually stays on the tooth instead of washing away in twenty minutes.
Our office also offers porcelain veneers, thin shells bonded to the front of your teeth that can improve tooth shape, color, small gaps, and mild crowding all at once. They're also permanent. The dentists in our office are highly skilled at crafting porcelain veneers and will help you achieve your goals.
Composite bonding is tooth-colored material shaped right onto the tooth to fix a chip, close a small gap, or clean up an uneven edge. Most of the time it's done in one visit, and unlike a veneer, it can be undone. For a lot of small complaints, bonding is the whole answer.
Every filling we place is composite and color-matched. Swapping old silver fillings for something that matches is one of the most common cosmetic requests we get.
A crown rebuilds a tooth that's too far gone for a filling. A well-made porcelain crown is hard to spot next to the teeth around it, so you get function and looks in one restoration.
For missing teeth or heavier wear, Dr. Wright's training in implantology and full-mouth rehab can help patients with these needs. Once a treatment plan is in place, this work is completed in stages to achieve the best results.
Clark Fork Dental prides itself on offering the dental services our patients need and want. Some of our patients have trusted our clinic with their care for over 40 years because of our commitment to quality care and sincerity. You'll know the cost, the commitment, and what it looks like five years out before you decide anything.
If you have general dentistry needs like active decay or gum disease, we will treat that first. Whitening always happens before anything permanent gets matched to your shade, since crowns, veneers, and bonding don't change color once they're made.
We start with a cosmetic consultation, which is a conversation and an exam. We check your teeth, your bite, your gums, take photos, and talk through what you want to work on. You walk away with options, prices, and a clear understanding of how we can help you meet your cosmetic dentistry needs.
It can help to bring a photo if you've got a specific look in mind. It tells us more than any description does.
Does insurance cover it?
Usually not. Dental insurance is built around function, so it'll typically cover a crown that fixes a broken tooth but not whitening or veneers done for looks alone. When a treatment does both, there's often partial coverage. We'll check your plan and tell you what to expect, and CareCredit is available for bigger plans.
How long does whitening last?
Dental whitening treatments can last several months to a couple of years, depending on how much coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco is in your life. Hang on to your trays so you can do touch-ups when needed.
Will veneers look fake?
Veneers can look very natural and beautiful when the shape and size are customized to your unique face and mouth. The giveaway is usually teeth that are too uniform and too white for the person's face. We aim for teeth that look natural and fit your smile.
Can you fix one tooth to match the others?
Often, yes. Matching a single front tooth is one of the harder things we do, and we'll tell you upfront how close we expect to get.
How much does cosmetic dentistry cost?
It depends entirely on what you have done. Bonding one chipped tooth and restoring a full arch are different orders of magnitude. We give you written costs after the consultation, before anything is scheduled. As an independent office we are able to keep our rates competitive.
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