Cosmetic Dentistry - Lincoln, NE
Creating Beautiful Smiles You'll Proud to Share
Your smile greets everyone you meet, graces every photo you take, and lets those around you share in your joy. If you’re hiding your smile because of cracked, missing, or crooked teeth, it’s time to make a change. At Olberding Dental, our knowledgeable cosmetic dentistry team can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted. As a comprehensive dental office, we offer a full range of services for cosmetic dentistry in Lincoln, NE, including:
Porcelain Veneers
If you are looking to makeover your smile in a comprehensive fashion, veneers are the answer. A veneer is comprised of a thin, custom-made porcelain shell that is bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. All at once, years of frustrating flaws and imperfections can be hidden behind a new, beautiful appearance. Your cosmetic dentist will precisely contour the shape, size, and color to match the surrounding teeth and create the smile you've always wanted. The tough porcelain material will also resist staining over time, even more so than your natural enamel.
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Metal-Free Dental Restorations
In today’s world, silver and gold are no longer the only materials available for dental restorations. At Olberding Dental, our team understands how important your confident, natural-looking smile is to you! That’s why we recommend metal-free ceramic whenever possible, which is high in quality and exceedingly lifelike. The results are 100% biocompatible as well, which means that patients won’t have to worry about serious oral discomfort or allergic reactions.
Dental Bonding
Direct bonding is a simple but effective way to repair small dental flaws quickly, such as thin gaps between teeth or stubborn dark spots. In most cases, this process will only require a single appointment of your time. Dr. Olberding applies tooth-colored composite resin (which has been precisely matched to your enamel) to the requested area and sculpts it over the imperfection until it is an ideal match for the rest of the structure. Patients can expect their improvements to last for several years with the help of proper maintenance.
Teeth Whitening
Yellow, stained, and dull teeth are far from attractive. If you have finally decided to improve your smile’s natural shine, the Olberding Dental team offers take-home teeth whitening kits that can be purchased directly from our dental office. We design the custom-made whitening trays and craft them right here in our dental office for an optimal fit. All the patient needs to do is wear them with the professional-strength bleaching gel we provide, and they should see dramatic improvements within a few weeks.
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Tooth Contouring
Teeth can be imperfect in a number of ways, from misshapen structure to strange textures to worn edges. Thankfully, these conditions don’t have to be permanent here in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Olberding can aesthetically contour and alter the enamel to create the desired result for patients in need. We typically recommend this procedure for people with good dental health who are being held back from a truly breathtaking smile by these minor concerns.
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Invisalign®
Straighter teeth aren’t just good for your sense of self-confidence – they can also improve your oral health, make it easier to brush and floss effectively, and maximize your bite’s function. Unfortunately, many patients shy away from orthodontic treatment because they don’t want to wear metal braces. Dr. Olberding offers Invisalign® clear aligners as a valuable alternative that prioritizes aesthetics every step of the way, helping patients improve dental alignment subtly and conveniently.
Gummy Smile Correction
A “gummy smile” describes a grin where there’s more gum tissue visible than usual when you pull back your lips to show your teeth. The impact of a gummy smile usually varies from person to person, but in general it leaves the teeth looking smaller than they should and leaves many feeling dissatisfied with their own appearance. The good news is that a gummy smile doesn’t have to follow you for the rest of your life; we can remove the unnecessary tissues in your mouth so that they don’t draw attention away from your beautiful pearly whites!
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Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
The amount of time your cosmetic dental treatment results will last will typically depend on the unique service you decide to undergo. Certain procedures will have longer-lasting solutions for your smile. Treatments like teeth whitening and dental bonding are usually easier and quicker to finish, which ends up meaning they won’t last as long as more extensive procedures like veneers. Other cosmetic services like gummy smile correction will have permanent outcomes, as gum tissue will not regenerate on its own. Invisalign will only have lasting results so long as you wear your retainers as instructed to maintain your straightened smile. To maximize the lifespan of your cosmetic dentistry results, make sure to clean your teeth regularly, visit your dentist routinely, and avoid poor oral habits that could ruin or damage your new and improved pearly whites.
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
While cosmetic dental treatments promise dazzling and life-changing results, many patients are still apprehensive about whether or not their procedure will be uncomfortable or painful. However, it’s important to know that our team will do everything we can to maximize your comfort during the process. In many cases, cosmetic dental services aren’t invasive, such as with teeth whitening and dental bonding, meaning you won’t even require local anesthesia to be comfortable. Other treatments like gummy smile correction and veneers, where either your teeth or gums are reshaped, will typically involve numbing your mouth before moving forward with the process. You might experience some soreness or sensitivity from your cosmetic procedure, but you can minimize this with OTC pain relievers.
Why Is Cosmetic Dentistry So Popular?
For the majority of the history of dental treatments, dentistry mainly prioritized treating and preventing complications with teeth. Due to modern technology and techniques, the recent decades have seen a shift in the average person having much better oral health. Most people know how to maintain healthier smiles, so they don’t have to worry as much about preserving their teeth. For this reason, people have turned to focusing on the appearance of their pearly whites, which makes cosmetic dentistry one of the most sought-after services to consider. In the past, cosmetic dental treatments were mainly reserved for the wealthy or Hollywood actors. Now, with more affordable solutions and available financing, most people can undergo these types of services to improve their smiles.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
Dental insurance isn’t known to cover cosmetic dental treatments, as these are considered “elective procedures.” That said, there may be exceptions in certain insurance plans if the cosmetic service has restorative or oral health benefits. Veneers, for instance, can be used to improve and repair mildly damaged teeth. Invisalign can also be partially covered by certain policies if they include orthodontic coverage. Our team will be more than happy to help you determine which treatments can receive financial assistance and we’ll walk you through our financing options that can help lower your out-of-pocket expenses.