Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry in Woodhaven, NY

Have you ever wished you could completely transform the way your smile looks? Or maybe there’s just one tooth that detracts from your appearance, making you feel too embarrassed to smile in photos? Dr. Jose Ladino can help. Thanks to a variety of cosmetic dentistry options, we can take your smile and completely transform it in as quickly as one visit.

Why Invest in a Smile Makeover?

Your teeth say a lot about you. Many times, they’re one of the first things people notice. When you don’t smile out of self-consciousness or embarrassment, it can make you seem shy or unfriendly, even though you really aren’t. Whereas someone who feels confident about their smile’s appearance is more likely to laugh and talk to new people.

Investing in Woodhaven cosmetic dentistry can be a life-changing investment in your social, private, and professional life.

Teeth Whitening

Oftentimes, a whiter smile is the perfect canvas for beautiful teeth. Dr. Ladino frequently recommends whitening teeth prior to other cosmetic therapies so that stand-alone restorations can be matched to your brighter smile (they cannot be bleached at a later point in time.) You might also find that erasing years of stain and discoloration is the only smile makeover you’ll ever need.

Professionally whitening your teeth will provide you with the best results. Over-the-counter products may help by a few shades, but a more highly concentrated professional application will deliver a better and more cost-effective outcome.

Invisalign

Invisalign orthodontics is a removable braces system that uses clear aligners instead of brackets and wires. When you wear your orthodontic trays as directed, they move your teeth in the convenience of your own home.

Porcelain Veneers

For an amazingly drastic smile makeover, porcelain veneers in Woodhaven are second to none. Each veneer is handcrafted for optimal aesthetics, creating the straighter, whiter teeth you want. Dr. Ladino works closely with each of our clients to plan the precise size, shape, and color of every veneer to create the overall “look” you’re searching for.

Veneers use a thin shell of porcelain to recreate the appearance of a full tooth. The vast majority of veneers require some sort of tooth preparation. Once each tooth is prepared the veneer is permanently bonded over the front of your healthy tooth, immediately transforming the way it looks. Depending on your unique smile, Dr. Ladino may recommend an average of 1-2 veneers across your upper front teeth.

My practice philosophy is that a healthy mouth starts with properly aligned teeth. Once a patient is functionally stable through Invisalign, then Doctor Ladino can use porcelain veneers to finish your perfect smile if needed.

Tooth Recontouring and Cosmetic Bonding

Slight surface flaws in teeth—whether it’s pitted enamel, a small chip, or a slight gap—can catch unwanted attention. By quickly erasing the tiniest of aesthetic discrepancies, you can immediately transform your entire smile. Oftentimes, these visits can be completed in about half an hour and without any numbing medication.

Dental bonding involves shaping tooth-colored composite over teeth to rebuild and cover certain areas. On the other hand, recontouring smooths out more uneven edges for symmetry between teeth.

Having a tooth bonded over or recontoured can make a significant impact. Either one is perfect as a stand-alone treatment or when combined with other types of aesthetic services.

Something for Everyone

Each of our cosmetic dental treatments is tailored to the individual. Perhaps you only need minor changes to one or two teeth to make a big difference, whereas someone else might require multiple phases of cosmetic treatment. Dr. Ladino will work with you to curate an individual care plan—with the appropriate options or viable alternatives—to consider. Each plan includes the treatment costs and appointments required so that you can play a role in planning your smile makeover right alongside us.

Affordable Smile Makeovers

Cosmetic treatments are typically elective in nature, meaning that they don’t always fall under your insurance benefits (except for certain instances of white fillings or crowns). To make your smile makeover more accessible, we’ve partnered with dental financing programs that provide options like 0% interest financing and low monthly payment plans. You can easily budget your smile transformation and get started as soon as you’re ready.