Lawrenceville Cosmetic Dentist
Elevate Your Smile & Self-Confidence
At the Lawrenceville cosmetic dentistry practice of Dr. Bruce E. Carter and Dr. Zafrani, we know that your smile is important for your social and business connections. Your smile doesn’t just reflect your emotions. It offers the people you meet a glimpse of who you are. We want you to convey the right message with a spectacular smile. Dr. Carter and Dr. Zafrani are passionate about cosmetic dentistry because of the life-changing results it creates for our patients. Nothing will improve your confidence and outlook on life like a beautiful smile.
Why Choose Transforming Smiles for Cosmetic Dentistry?
- 1600+ Hours of Continuing Education & Advanced Training
- Comprehensive, Personalized Smile Makeover Plans
- Metal & Mercury-Free Dental Ceramics For Optimal Aesthetics
Outstanding Experience & Clinical Expertise
With training in cosmetic dentistry, including coursework through the renowned Pankey Institute and the LSU Cosmetic Dentistry Continuum, Dr. Carter and Dr. Zafrani can correct imperfections so that you can enjoy a gorgeous, bright smile. To whiten your teeth, we offer professional teeth whitening. With our Brighter Smiles for Brighter Futures program, you can fight cancer and whiten at the same time! Other cosmetic dentistry options at our Lawrenceville office include bonding, porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, and smile makeovers.
With a 3D wax-up model, Dr. Carter and Dr. Zafrani can show you the outcome of specific cosmetic dentistry procedures. This means that before you begin your cosmetic treatments at our Lawrenceville office, you can see what your new smile will look like! With your approval, Dr. Carter and Dr. Zafrani will use the wax-up model to design your final restorations and your spectacular new smile. View our Smile Gallery at any time to look at the beautiful improvements we’ve achieved over the years.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin, painstakingly customized dental restorations that are designed to cover just the front surfaces of your smile, creating comprehensively beautiful cosmetic changes all at once instead of requiring patients to undergo several different procedures. You can even use them to alter the shape, length, or general size of certain teeth! They’re seamlessly lifelike, resistant against staining, and built to last for many years to come.
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Metal-Free Restorations
When your smile is in need of a new dental crown or similar restoration, traditional, unnatural-looking metals are no longer the default! Instead, Dr. Carter and Dr. Zafrani are proud to primarily offer porcelain crowns, composite resin fillings, and other image-friendly alternatives that will help your smile maintain a high level of self-confidence. In addition to the clear aesthetic benefits, the metal-free, biocompatible nature of these materials is also safer and more comfortable for the patient. Even those who have struggled with allergies to amalgam in the past can receive them without worry.
Direct Bonding
When you smile into the mirror, do you love what you see? If not, it’s understandable. Very few of us were born with perfectly straight, white teeth. In Lawrenceville, Dr. Carter, Dr. Zafrani, and his staff have often noted that after completing a cosmetic dental procedure, our clients not only smile more but carry themselves with greater confidence. When you look and feel good, you can’t help sharing it—and the world smiles right back at you! Direct bonding is a fast and conservative method for correcting relatively minor imperfections (such as chips in the enamel, stubborn dark spots, and thin gaps) in as little as one visit.
Teeth Whitening
If you’re unhappy with the current brightness level of your teeth because of stains or dull discoloration, let Dr. Carter or Dr. Zafrani lend a helping hand. Our professional solutions are leaps and bounds ahead of any whitening product you could find on the local pharmacy’s shelves, providing shade improvements in as little as one appointment. Patients can choose between in-office whitening with Opalescence or a take-home kit that can be used on their own schedule.
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Smile Makeovers
Oftentimes, patients don’t know where to start when it comes to improving their smile’s appearance. Thankfully, Dr. Carter and Dr. Zafrani excel at more complex treatment plans and can work with you closely to devise the ideal smile makeover. This process will involve an in-depth discussion regarding the specific goals you have in mind for your appearance, leading to a 100% personalized course of action that should result in exceptional improvements.
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Gum Recontouring/Sculpting
Oftentimes the gum tissues cover excessive amounts of the tooth enamel, giving the patient a gummy smile or the appearance of very short, wide teeth. When this is the case, Lawrenceville cosmetic dentist Dr. Carter and Dr. Zafrani can surgically remove the excessive gum tissue through an aesthetic recontouring procedure so that the entire tooth can be seen and the appearance of the smile is improved.
Dr. Bruce E. Carter and Dr. Zafrani are very passionate about cosmetic dentistry, and he can’t wait to help you explore your options. Our Lawrenceville dental office is conveniently located for Gwinnett County, Atlanta, Duluth, and Suwanee residents. Call today and schedule a cosmetic consultation.
SureSmile Clear Aligners
Patients with crooked teeth are sometimes a little reluctant to commit to orthodontic treatment, often due to the time commitment as well as the inconvenience of having to wear braces. Luckily, there’s now a much more convenient solution capable of delivering the same life-changing results. SureSmile clear aligners are comfortable, discreet, and guaranteed to deliver you the straighter smile you’ve always dreamed of, and often much more quickly than metal braces.
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Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs
How Do I Know If I Need Cosmetic Dentistry?
The bottom line is that almost anyone can benefit from cosmetic dentistry. These treatments are designed to tackle a very wide range of aesthetic issues, ranging from:
- Stained or Discolored Teeth – Professional teeth whitening can often easily address stubborn stains and discoloration that store-bought whiteners can’t handle.
- Chipped or Cracked Teeth – Often, direct bonding or veneers are used for these types of issues, no matter how many teeth are affected!
- Misaligned or Misshapen Teeth – Since veneers cover the surface of the whole tooth, they can make teeth appear straighter or more uniform. However, clear aligners are an even more effective means for straightening smiles.
In any case, to confirm that you’re a good candidate for these treatments, you’ll still want to consult with us first to ensure that you can safely receive them and effectively boost your smile’s beauty!
Does Cosmetic Dentistry Hurt?
You may have heard that cosmetic dentistry involves painful procedures in order to achieve a picture-perfect smile – but this isn’t true! One goal of modern dentistry is to make all types of treatment as smooth and pain-free as possible, and this certainly holds true for cosmetic dentistry. Most cosmetic dental work is entirely non-invasive; services like bonding and whitening, for instance, don’t even require a local anesthetic. More comprehensive treatments like veneers or metal-free restorations might require one, but still, this means you won’t feel any pain! While some sensitivity might be a possibility, you should not feel any outright pain when you receive cosmetic dental work.
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
In truth, every cosmetic procedure is a little different since everyone’s smile and needs vary – and while this affects the price of treatment, it also affects how long the results will last. However, some treatments are shorter than others be default; for example, teeth whitening tends to only last for a few months to couple of years under ideal circumstances, while more comprehensive treatments like veneers can last for several years before needing to be repaired or replaced. When you come in for your consultation, we’ll be able to give you an estimate on how long your proposed treatment can last and what you can do at home to help its lifespan.
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Expensive?
Cosmetic dentistry has a bit of a pricey reputation, granted that so many movie stars and celebrities have opted for these types of treatments. That said, these procedures aren’t nearly as expensive as you might think, and the costs tend to vary on a case-by-case basis. It’s also important to note that the benefits of cosmetic dentistry are well worth the cost; you can’t put a price on confidence! Just keep in mind that cosmetic dentistry often isn’t covered by dental insurance, since these procedures tend to be mostly elective in nature. There are some exceptions, such as if the treatment has oral health benefits too – but you shouldn’t count on having full coverage. You can always ask our team about available financing options, too. We are proud partners with CareCredit, a third-party financer who can help you find a payment plan that fits your budget!