Cosmetic Dentistry – Lubbock, TX
Get the Flawless Smile
You’ve Always Wanted
Even small imperfections like dental discoloration and minor chips and cracks in your teeth can have a drastic impact on your confidence. Dr. Shively offers several personalized cosmetic dental treatments that can help revitalize your grin and boost your self-esteem. Our team makes sure to spend time with you learning about the goals and desires that you have for your smile. That way, we can help you achieve your ideal results. To learn more about a treatment or find out what options for cosmetic dentistry in Lubbock, TX will best fit your needs, schedule a consultation with Dr. Shively and our team today!
Why Choose Kevin Shively, DMD for Cosmetic Dentistry?
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Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin, customized sheaths that are specially designed to fit over the visible surface of your teeth to conceal a wide variety of flaws, including dental damage, gaps, slight misalignment, and severe discoloration. They’re typically made from stain-resistant porcelain that’s custom-shaded to match the color of surrounding teeth and incredibly durable. Once cemented to your prepared teeth, they can last for up to two decades with routine at-home care and professional maintenance.
Metal-Free Dental Crowns
Do you have an outdated metal crown that is the most noticeable feature of your smile? If you’re ready to replace it with a more discreet and beautiful alternative, get in touch with our team today! We offer metal-free crowns that are made from durable zirconia, porcelain, and ceramic. Not only do they flawlessly incorporate with surrounding teeth, but they also have the ability to last for over a decade with proper maintenance.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
If you have a tooth with mild to moderate damage, like a chip or crack, cosmetic bonding can help restore it! This cost-effective cosmetic treatment typically only takes one appointment to complete. Dr. Shively will color-match a composite resin material to your teeth and sculpt it into the shape of the missing structure. He’ll then attach it to your tooth and harden the substance using a UV light. This will allow it to chemically fuse with your tooth enamel. Once the process is complete, it will look virtually indistinguishable from your natural tooth and help protect the vulnerable inner structures of the tooth.
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Teeth Whitening
Are you tired of wasting your money on over-the-counter teeth whitening kits that don’t offer the “amazing results” that they claim to deliver? Dr. Shively offers convenient take-home and fast in-office professional treatment using Glo Teeth Whitening. It’s safe, clinically tested and proven to be effective. Depending on what type of treatment you go with, you can achieve noticeable results within a single appointment or two weeks.
Virtual Smile Design
Has the one thing that has been standing in your way of getting cosmetic dentistry the fact that you can’t see what the results will look like until after they’re permanent? Dr. Shively uses advanced imaging to craft a 3D, realistic model of your mouth. He can alter it to show you what your smile will look like after you receive treatment. That way, you won’t have to feel like you’re taking a gamble on your smile because you’ll be able to see the results before you commit to treatment!
Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry
Although patients visit us with all kinds of aesthetic concerns and smile goals, they usually have the same question: How much will my smile makeover cost? If you’ve been wondering the answer as well, we can provide you with an estimate at your consultation. In the meantime, we can share some helpful information, including which financial solutions are available outside of dental insurance.
Which Cosmetic Dental Service Is Right for Me?
One of the biggest factors that will impact the cost is the type of cosmetic dentistry treatment you need to make your smile goals a reality. During your consultation, we will discuss your options in-depth, but here’s some helpful information to consider in the meantime:
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding – Do you want to fix a few minor imperfections, like small chips and gaps? If so, cosmetic dental bonding is usually the most cost-effective option upfront.
- Metal-Free Dental Crowns – Since dental insurance providers usually cover a portion of the cost of dental fillings and crowns, you likely won’t have to pay for yours completely out of pocket.
- Teeth Whitening – We offer both in-office and take-home teeth whitening treatments at our office, both of which are usually mid-range in terms of cost.
- Veneers – Usually, veneers require the highest upfront investment. It’s important to remember, however, that they can last for 10+ years, which makes the added cost worth it in the long run.
Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making
Whether you want to fix a small chip with cosmetic dental bonding or restore your vibrant smile with teeth whitening, you might second-guess whether it’s worth the investment of your valuable time and money. Of course, the decision is ultimately up to you. What we can share, however, is that studies have found that having a confident smile can have a positive impact on your self-esteem, your professional success, your oral health, and even your love life!
How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable
There are a few ways you can make the cost of cosmetic dentistry more affordable, including:
- Dental Insurance – Since we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, and several others, we can help you utilize any available benefits.
- Flexible Financing – Patients who are uninsured can break up the total cost of their smile makeover into monthly chunks with CareCredit.
- Membership Plan – Joining comes with a few cost-saving benefits, including a 15% discount on treatments completed at our office.
- Special Offers – We offer specials throughout the year to help our patients save, like $200 off in-office teeth whitening.
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Many people associate cosmetic dentistry with expensive treatments, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Its pricy reputation might stem from the fact that dental insurance rarely covers cosmetic treatments, so you’ll typically have to pay out of pocket. While this may seem costly at first, it’s important to consider the investment that you’re making in your self-esteem, confidence, and quality of life.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe?
As long as you’re under the care of a trained professional, then yes, most cosmetic dental treatments are perfectly safe for the majority of patients. However, not every treatment is right for everyone, which is why we will examine your smile ahead of time to give you an honest assessment of which procedures may or may not be right for you. Some cosmetic services can pose a risk if there is an existing oral health issue. For instance, placing a veneer over a decayed tooth could make the decay more difficult to treat later on. These issues will need to be addressed and eliminated first.
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
If you aren’t completely confident when showing off your smile, you could likely benefit from cosmetic dentistry. Stained or discolored teeth often can’t be fixed with whitening products you get from the grocery store, but professional whitening is highly effective. Chipped and cracked teeth can expose your teeth to harmful bacteria, so a veneer or crown may be necessary. If you’re hoping to appear more youthful, cosmetic dentistry has been known to take years off your smile. The best way to determine which cosmetic dental treatment(s) is right for you is to see us for an initial consultation.
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
Many patients are hesitant to commit to treatment because they are afraid that it will be painful. The good news is that Dr. Shively is here to make your treatment experience as comfortable as possible. Most cosmetic dental treatments are non-invasive, like whitening and bonding. For treatments like veneers, your mouth will be numbed before the procedure begins. There may be some residual soreness for a few days, but this is mild and temporary.