Every single person’s smile is unique, and your smile is one of the first characteristics other people notice about you. For this reason, having a smile you love is important as it will keep your self-confidence up, boost your self-esteem, and make your appearance even more attractive. If you are not thrilled with the current aesthetics of your smile, Dr. Blake J. Perry, Mount Vernon, Washington cosmetic dentist, can help.
In fact, with our Smile Virtual program, you can take a picture of your current smile and send it to Dr. Blake electronically, and he will make suggestions on how to improve your smile without you ever even coming into the office. If you decide to meet Dr. Perry and his dental team in person to hear more about how your smile can be made more beautiful, then we will schedule an initial consultation or new patient appointment for you. Then, Dr. Perry can explain in person how your smile can be made even more stunning.
Our amazing Smile Virtual system allows us to evaluate your smile, identify areas of imperfections, and design a treatment plan custom-tailored for your specific needs. It’s an exciting innovation in dental technology and treatment that few dentists are offering. It allows you to have the convenience of an expert cosmetic dentistry consultation without ever leaving home.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
The easiest way to explain how cosmetic dentistry differs from general dentistry is this: whereas general dentistry focuses on the form, function, and health of your mouth, teeth, and gums, cosmetic dentistry is more concerned with the aesthetics of your smile. The beautiful thing about cosmetic dentistry is that when Dr. Perry and his team utilize cosmetic dentistry techniques and technology, they, at the same time, improve the form and function of your mouth, teeth, and gums.
With cosmetic dentistry, you get an improved appearance and a healthier mouth at the same time. We will only proceed with cosmetic dentistry treatment once we have ascertained that your oral health is good. With our holistic dentistry approach, it’s crucial that we address your oral health, general health, and emotional well-being simultaneously to deliver a sublime, life-changing, transformative experience.
Common Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
To improve the aesthetics of your smile, we will first identify any problems you’re facing by performing a comprehensive exam with X-rays. Once we have your medical/dental history and exam findings, we can discuss what can be improved.
Some of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures we perform at Perry Family Dentistry include:
- Porcelain veneers
- Lumineers
- Dental bonding
- Inlays/Onlays
- Dental crowns
- Professional teeth whitening
- Implants
- Dental bridges
- Invisalign® or ClearCorrect® Clear Aligners
- Porcelain veneers
- Lumineers
- Dental bonding
- Inlays/Onlays
- Dental crowns
- Professional teeth whitening
- Implants
- Dental bridges
- Invisalign® or ClearCorrect® Clear Aligners
Some of the above procedures are also considered restorative dentistry because they restore the form and function of your teeth. For instance, dental implants with dental crowns are both restorative and cosmetic in nature.
More About Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure at Perry Family Dentistry, and the results are astounding. After professional whitening with our products, you’ll be amazed at how beautifully white and bright your smile is. Our office offers a take-home teeth-whitening kit, and the fabrication of custom trays is another option to beautify your smile. A set of custom-fitted whitening trays will be created after we take an impression of your smile. Teeth whitening trays fit snugly over your teeth and are similar to retainers.
Perry Family Dentistry also provides you with a professional-strength teeth whitening gel. Wear the whitening trays on your teeth for a specified period of time each day after filling them with gel. Within a few weeks, you will notice a marked improvement in the whiteness of your smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry Technology
We pride ourselves on using the most innovative dental technology available today, and the Picasso laser is just one example of the amazing technology that allows us to perform the beautiful cosmetic dentistry work we do at Perry Family Dentistry.
The Picasso laser is a surgical device designed for a wide variety of oral soft tissue procedures. Picasso uses a diode as a laser energy source; the energy is delivered to the operating area using a flexible fiber connecting the laser source and the handpiece Dr. Perry holds.
Some dental procedures for which the Picasso laser can be used include laser gum recontouring and treating diseased gum tissue. The Picasso laser allows us to perform many procedures in less time and more comfortably. Using less invasive technology is the future of dentistry, and we are proud to be revolutionaries on this front.
Smile Makeover and Smile Design
If you’ve been researching cosmetic dentistry in Mount Vernon, WA, you may have come across the terms “Smile Makeover” and “Smile Design.” We would be thrilled to explain these in more detail in person, but for now, please know that a Smile Makeover is simply a term we use to indicate any combination of procedures designed to beautify your smile.
Smile Design is a term we use to indicate the planning process for creating your individualized treatment plan to take your smile from what it is now into a smile you can be proud of and make you feel more confident. Think of your Smile Design as simply your treatment plan.
Our patients have enjoyed our Smile Virtual feature because it’s a time-saving luxury that allows us to make smile improvement recommendations without you ever leaving your home. Yes, you will eventually have to come to Perry Family Dentistry to begin treatment, but having a consultation in the comfort of your home is very appealing to our busy patients.
Learn More About Cosmetic Dentistry at Perry Family Dentistry
Please call Dr. Blake Perry at (360) 424-3133 to schedule an initial consultation with x-rays at no cost, or you may fill out our online contact form. One of our dental team members will reach out to answer questions or help with scheduling. We will explain how our dental insurance billing works, and if you’re interested in our financing options with Cherry Payment Plans, we can go over those with you before your visit. While we cannot predict what services you’ll need before your evaluation, we can explain the billing process and tell you how our financing works.
We are fluent in Spanish and have been voted the best dental practice in the community six years in a row. We invite you to see why Perry Family Dentistry is Mount Vernon, Washington’s premier cosmetic dentistry practice.
