Cosmetic Dentistry in Harrisburg, NC

According to a 2022 survey, 76% of Americans said that a person’s smile is the first thing they notice when meeting someone for the first time. But not everyone has a smile they are proud of. The same survey indicated that 3 in 5 Americans are self-conscious about their smile. Whether your teeth are cracked, misshapen, discolored, or missing, cosmetic dentistry procedures are designed to help. Over his 25-year career, Dr. David P. Ney, DDS, has improved the lives of countless patients by transforming their smiles.

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

The purpose of cosmetic dentistry is to improve the appearance of your smile. Some restorative procedures not only repair your teeth’s function but also enhance their aesthetic appeal. If you want to upgrade your smile, Dr. Ney can customize a treatment plan that meets your dental goals.

Before cosmetic procedures are performed, oral health problems like cavities or periodontal disease should be addressed.

Mini Dental Implants

Dental implants are metal posts that Dr. Ney screws into your jawbone to replace missing teeth. A custom prosthetic dental device like an artificial crown, bridge, or denture attaches to the implant to permanently solve tooth loss.

Mini dental implants are a revolutionary alternative to traditional dental implants. While mini implants serve the same purpose as conventional implants, they are significantly smaller, enabling Dr. Ney to place them in a minimally invasive procedure that typically takes a single visit. Mini implants are a great option for patients needing to replace one, many, or all of their teeth. Not only will implants restore your teeth’s function, but they also maintain your jawbone health while filling the gaps in your smile.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a common cosmetic dentistry procedure that involves Dr. Ney bonding thin custom-made veneers, or shells, to the front surface of your teeth to improve your smile.

Cosmetic Dentistry in Harrisburg, NC Cosmetic Dentist Dr. NeyVeneers are an effective cosmetic solution if your teeth are chipped, cracked, stained, discolored, small, or misshapen. They can also be used to close gaps between teeth. Veneers are usually applied in pairs, with the front six to eight teeth on the top row being the most common teeth for veneer placement. As a result, veneers provide a dramatic but natural-looking transformation to your smile.

Dental Crowns

Unlike veneers, which cover the front of the teeth, dental crowns are protective caps that fit over the tooth’s entire surface. Crowns typically repair damaged, weak, or worn-down teeth but can also conceal discoloration and staining. Crowns are customized to fit your tooth perfectly and are bonded with durable dental cement.

Because crowns are thicker than veneers and fit over the tooth entirely, Dr. Ney will typically need to remove more enamel to ensure a perfect fit. Crowns don’t just restore damaged teeth. If you need to replace teeth, crowns can support a dental bridge or sit overtop mini dental implants to mend your smile and improve your bite. Unlike some purely cosmetic procedures, crowns provide both protection and cosmetic enhancement.

Dental Bonding

Like veneers and crowns, dental bonding is an effective solution to hide flaws in your smile, such as chipped, cracked, decayed, or misshapen teeth. It can also treat discoloration, tooth sensitivity, and gaps in your smile. During this single-visit cosmetic dentistry procedure, Dr. Ney will apply a tooth-colored composite resin to improve the appearance of your affected teeth.

The resin comes in various hues to match your teeth’s natural color. While dental bonding is primarily cosmetic in nature, the resin can also seal teeth to lessen tooth sensitivity and prevent bacteria from accumulating in the cracks in your teeth.

Composite Dental Fillings

If you have a cavity in your tooth, composite dental fillings can restore the tooth’s function while being nearly indetectable. Dentists use fillings to treat cavities and prevent further decay and infection.

While silver fillings have been a common treatment in dentistry for years, cosmetic dental fillings have risen in popularity because of the material’s natural look. Tooth-colored composite fillings are especially useful for treating cavities in visible teeth where a silver filling would stand out.

Cosmetic Dentistry Financing Options

Elective dentistry procedures that enhance your smile are often not covered by dental insurance, but that doesn’t mean they are out of reach. Investing in your smile is possible with flexible dental financing options. We partner with three dental financing companies—CareCredt, LendingClub, and Ally—to ensure that your smile transformation is affordable with various plans that fit your budget.

Some plans even offer 0% introductory rates. With short- and long-term loan periods, you can make manageable monthly payments to enhance your smile without breaking the bank.

Dr. David P. Ney is Your Expert Cosmetic Dentist

When we smile, we boost our mood and share our enthusiasm and positive feelings with others. But it can be hard to smile if you feel that your teeth are inadequate.

A flawed smile can radically impact our self-esteem, causing us to shy away from photos or even avoid social events. From cracked or chipped teeth to discoloration and gaps, imperfections in our smiles take a toll.

Whether you want a minor adjustment to improve your smile or a dramatic makeover, Dr. David P. Ney, DDS, can design a personalized treatment plan that meets your cosmetic goals.

Today, cosmetic dentistry isn’t just for the rich and famous. With flexible financing options, you can flash a radiant new smile while maintaining your financial wellness.

Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Ney today to learn which cosmetic procedures are right for you.