Are you unhappy with the appearance of your smile? Harlow Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can bring your dream smile to life with modern cosmetic dental treatments. Our Charlotte dental offices always welcome new and existing patients who desire a more symmetrical, attractive grin.
Here’s what you need to know about cosmetic dentistry at Harlow Dental.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the beauty and overall appearance of your teeth, gums, and overall smile. It’s truly a balance of science and beauty that requires meticulous attention to detail. Drs. Harlow, Norris, and Patel are highly skilled and experienced in cosmetic dentistry and consider variables like the shape and symmetry of your teeth and the shade of your enamel. As your cosmetic dentist in Charlotte, NC, we will ensure your teeth and gums are healthy and your smile looks beautiful and natural.
What Can Cosmetic Dentistry Fix?
Cosmetic dentistry isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy or Hollywood’s elite. Our dentists can help you achieve a picture-perfect smile that complements your appearance and reflects your unique personality.
Cosmetic dentistry can fix several smile imperfections, including:
- Stained teeth and tooth discoloration
- Gummy smiles
- Gum recession
- Missing teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Teeth with size discrepancies (short or long teeth)
- Asymmetrical smiles
- Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
- Crooked or overlapping teeth
- Misaligned bite
Our Cosmetic Dental Services
Harlow Dental at Steele Creek and Uptown Charlotte provides our patients with several high-quality cosmetic dentistry services. So whether you have stained and crooked teeth or a dull, aged smile, we can give you the smile you’ve always wanted!
Here are some of our most popular offerings:
1. Zoom! Teeth Whitening Removes Stains
Harlow Dental uses Zoom! teeth whitening to give patients noticeably whiter and brighter results in just one appointment. You can attain a new, stain-free smile within an hour in our dental chair. Zoom! teeth whitening can erase years off your smile’s appearance, making you look younger and more energized.
We even offer take-home whitening kits for patients who prefer to whiten their smile at home. These custom-made whitening kits are highly effective and comfortable, ensuring your new smile is white, bright, and dazzling. Take-home whitening provides results in just a matter of days.
2. Porcelain Veneers Perfect Your Smile
Sometimes referred to as “instant orthodontics,” porcelain veneers can give you a beautiful, straight smile instantly. Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that resemble tooth enamel, so they look completely natural. Veneers attach to the front surfaces of your teeth, masking crooked, chipped, stained, or uneven teeth. Another great benefit to veneers is that they’re stain-resistant and can last many years with the proper care. Veneers are also permanent so that you can have a gorgeous, aligned smile for life! Before deciding on a life-long procedure, we educate patients so they can make informed decisions about their smiles.
3. Dental Crowns Conceal Flaws
Dental crowns are a standard restoration option for fixing damaged, decayed, or unsightly teeth. We also use crowns to cap dental implants, replace large fillings, and strengthen root-canaled teeth. With custom-made tooth crowns at Harlow Dental, you can achieve a stunning, natural-looking smile. We design and fabricate custom crowns that seamlessly blend in with your surrounding teeth and improve your overall smile. Crowns are a fantastic option for concealing a misshapen or discolored tooth. Plus, dental crowns strengthen the natural tooth structure.
4. Invisalign Straightens Teeth
Invisalign clear aligners straighten teeth and align your bite without using metal wires and brackets. Unlike traditional orthodontics, Invisalign uses clear removable plastic trays to move teeth into the proper position. Patients wear their aligners 20–22 hours a day for optimal results, and most patients can achieve straighter teeth in a year or less. Invisalign doesn’t disrupt your daily routine or eating habits, as you can remove the aligners to brush and floss and enjoy your favorite foods. With Invisalign, you can finally have a symmetrical, aligned bite for a healthier, more attractive smile. We even offer Invisalign specials, so don’t hesitate to speak with us about your options!
5. Tooth-Colored Fillings Fix Decay
In years past, the standard cavity treatment was silver amalgam fillings. But who wants gray showing in their mouth when they smile or laugh? Fortunately, modern dentistry has allowed us to fill cavities and fix other issues with tooth-colored fillings. Tooth-colored fillings replace the need for silver amalgam, enabling you to have a seamless white smile. Tooth-colored fillings use composite resin we color-match to blend in with your teeth. This composite resin can also fix chips, cracks, fractures, misshapen teeth, and discoloration.
6. Dental Implants Replace Teeth
Dental implants are the gold standard of tooth replacement because they permanently replace missing teeth from root to crown. Dental implants give you a complete smile and a more youthful appearance because implants also support the jaw and facial muscles. Unlike dentures or dental bridges, dental implants promote jawbone health and become a part of your mouth’s anatomy, ensuring stability. We can attach dental crowns, bridges, or dentures to dental implants, giving you a healthier, fuller smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Charlotte, NC
If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, Harlow Dental is here to help you! Our team is compassionate and experienced, so you can always expect the best care at our Charlotte dental offices. We have two locations in Charlotte, NC: South Tryon Street and E. 7th Street. We also have a dental membership plan and specials to make dentistry fit into our patients’ budgets.
Call us today to learn more or schedule your cosmetic dentistry consultation.