It’s Time to Upgrade Your Smile
What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Correct
- Discolored teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Disproportionate teeth
- Uneven gumline
- Asymmetrical smile
Our Select Treatments
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers in Rockville, MD offer the most dramatic transformation possible, as they cover the front of your teeth completely, providing a perfectly white and uniform appearance and hiding all irregularities. Once your teeth have been modified (a small portion of enamel removed), veneers will fit naturally and restore proper size, shape, and alignment. Lumineers® are a less invasive alternative that don’t require tooth preparation.
Dental Crowns
Crowns are porcelain or ceramic “caps” for your teeth that conceal cosmetic and functional damage. They are durable and crack-resistant, which makes them a good choice for molars and front teeth that are cracked, broken, or misshapen. A tooth crown can generally last 15 years or more when cared for properly.
Dental Bridges
Bridges are a fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth. Made up of two or more custom dental crowns fused together, dental bridges effectively restore function and aesthetics to your smile. They can also keep remaining teeth from shifting out of place and altering your bite. Dental bridges can also be attached to dental implants instead of adjacent natural teeth.
Teeth Whitening
We offer both take-home trays and in-office teeth whitening treatments. You can even choose in-office whitening and request take-home trays to maintain your results! Tooth whitening is a fast way to shave years off your smile. Our cosmetic dentist will monitor your treatment to ensure your whitening has natural and aesthetic results. As long as you follow all terms and conditions, we offer complementary whitening for life!
Inlays and Onlays
Sometimes teeth only need small cosmetic adjustments to restore their natural aesthetics and function. If you don’t need a complete crown, we offer inlays and onlays to spruce up your smile instead. Inlays replace an inside portion of a tooth and onlays restore one or more cusps of a tooth renewing strength and structure.
Dental Bonding
Tooth-colored materials (similar to white fillings) can be used to cover minor discrepancies such as chips or gaps in your teeth. In many cases, numbing or adjusting the tooth isn’t even necessary.
Gingival Recontouring
If you feel your smile is overshadowed by too much gum tissue, we provide gingival recontouring to fix your “gummy” smile. Once your cosmetic treatment is completed, more teeth and less gum show when you smile. The procedure can also improve your overall gum health.
Orthodontics
Crooked teeth almost always result in cosmetic concerns, even if their misalignment isn’t causing functional problems affecting your bite. There’s a range of orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign® [link to Invisalign], available today that can be tailored to your needs. We’ll help you determine which one will most effectively correct your crooked teeth and improve the aesthetics of your smile.
TMJ Treatment
TMJ treatment can have many debilitating symptoms but is often effectively treated with both surgical and non-surgical measures. We provide jaw and joint pain relief with BOTOX® injections to relax the muscles as well as custom oral appliances.
Anti-Aging Treatment
BOTOX® and dermal fillers are safe and effective ways to improve a more youthful appearance. These injections reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. Gel fillers restore the fullness of your lips, cheeks, and chin, and decrease deep folds and smile lines.
- Dental Implants
- Porcelain Veneers
- Teeth Whitening
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ
Cosmetic dentistry covers any treatment focused on improving the appearance of your teeth and smile — from correcting discoloration and chips to closing gaps and reshaping an uneven gumline. It’s different from restorative or general dentistry in that the primary goal is aesthetic, though many cosmetic treatments also improve function and oral health along the way. Our cosmetic dentistry page outlines the full range of options we offer in Rockville.
Depending on what you’re looking to change, options include porcelain veneers, professional teeth whitening, dental bonding, inlays and onlays, gingival recontouring for a “gummy” smile, and clear aligner orthodontics through Invisalign. Crowns and bridges can also serve a cosmetic purpose when they’re replacing a visibly damaged or missing tooth. A consultation is the best way to narrow down which treatments fit your goals.
Teeth whitening lightens the natural shade of your existing teeth and is typically the simplest, most conservative option for brightening a smile. Veneers, by contrast, are thin custom shells bonded to the front of the teeth to change their color, shape, size, or alignment all at once — a good option when whitening alone won’t address chips, gaps, or uneven teeth. Many patients start with whitening and consider veneers if they want a more comprehensive change. More detail on veneers is available on our dental veneers page.
A smile makeover isn’t one specific procedure — it’s a personalized combination of treatments (such as veneers, whitening, bonding, orthodontics, or crowns) designed together as a comprehensive plan to address multiple concerns at once. Rather than treating one issue in isolation, your dentist evaluates your whole smile and builds a coordinated plan. You can learn more about how this process works on our smile makeover page.
Most patients who are self-conscious about discolored, chipped, gapped, worn, or unevenly shaped teeth are candidates for some form of cosmetic treatment. Having healthy gums and teeth free of active decay is generally recommended before pursuing cosmetic work, since any underlying dental issues are typically addressed first. A consultation with digital imaging helps determine which treatments will give you the results you’re looking for.
While the primary goal is aesthetic, many cosmetic procedures also support better oral health. Straightening teeth with Invisalign can make brushing and flossing easier and reduce uneven wear, closing gaps and chips with bonding removes spots where bacteria can collect, and replacing a damaged tooth with a crown or bridge restores both appearance and function. Cosmetic and general dentistry often work hand in hand rather than as separate categories.
Longevity depends on the treatment: professional whitening results typically last months to a couple of years depending on habits like coffee, tea, or tobacco use, while porcelain veneers and crowns are more durable and can last well over a decade with good care. Bonding tends to have a shorter lifespan than veneers since the material is softer, but it’s easy to touch up. Whatever treatment you choose, keeping up with routine checkups and good home care will help your results last as long as possible.
