Cosmetic Dentistry in Millbrae, CA

Dr. Vasanth offers personalized cosmetic dental services designed to improve or restore your smile. Whatever your goals, she’ll develop a personalized plan for your care based on an in-depth examination and a thorough consultation with you. She receives annual, hands-on training in the services needed to get your smile just right, from in-office whitening to veneers and Invisalign. She believes in an effective but conservative approach, always working to preserve your natural teeth for as long as possible. Her goal for every patient is to provide them with the healthiest, happiest smile they can imagine. You deserve to feel confident when you’re talking and smiling, and Dr. Vasanth will do everything in her power to get you there.

What is cosmetic dentistry?

For Dr. Vasanth, anything that helps enhance a patient’s smile can be considered cosmetic dentistry. This includes a variety of specialized services offered at Millbrae Smile Center, including veneers, crowns, whitening, and Invisalign. Every mouth is unique, therefore the treatments needed to restore or improve your smile will vary from patient to patient. Dr. Vasanth works closely with each patient to determine the unique combination of services that will bring out their best possible smile.

How is cosmetic dentistry different from general dentistry?

Dr. Vasanth offers general dental and cosmetic dentistry services. She always works with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, but would consider cosmetic services those that focus on restoring or improving the patient’s smile, particularly the front teeth.

What’s the most common form of cosmetic dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry typically involves a combination of services working in conjunction with one another to achieve the best possible results for each patient. Veneers, Invisalign, whitening, and crowns on the front teeth are some of the most common services provided by Dr. Vasanth, and they are usually offered in a combination personally suited to the patient’s needs. Whatever your goals may be, Dr. Vasanth will help determine the unique combination of services to get you there.

What is the process for patients interested in cosmetic dentistry?

Some people come through the door with no expectations or strong desires, while others know exactly what they want to fix. In either case, Dr. Vasanth will do a comprehensive examination of your smile and let you know the available options. If you’re a new patient, Dr. Vasanth allots one hour for the first appointment. The hour is spent with Dr. Vasanth, going over the condition of your mouth and the many options available for care. Upon hearing the possibilities, some patients will decide they want to restore or improve some aspect of their smile. If that’s the case (or if they’ve come in with specific goals for improvement), you’ll come back for a second consultation, at which point Dr. Vasanth will put the data together to come up with a comprehensive plan for your care. Using photographs, x-rays, and diagnostic impressions, Dr. Vasanth can create a model of your mouth, giving you a better sense of the existing problems and what each service provided by Dr. Vasanth would improve. If you’re interested in cosmetic dentistry, you and Dr. Vasanth will work out a roadmap for the future of your care, determining what comes when, and any financial assistance that might be needed.

Does everything have to be done at once?

Before you begin treatment, you and Dr. Vasanth will work together to come up with a roadmap for your care. You’ll determine the order of procedures, and space things out according to your personal and financial needs. Every care plan is designed to suit the unique situation of each patient. Dr. Vasanth will show you what is possible for your smile, and help you work out a plan for how it can be achieved.

How do people finance cosmetic dentistry? Is it covered by insurance?

Many cosmetic services are considered elective by insurance companies, and are occasionally not covered. It depends, of course, on the patient and the insurance plan. Dr. Vasanth will work with you and your insurance company to determine exactly what will be covered and what won’t. If necessary, she’ll work with you on determining the best possible payment plan. One option is CareCredit, a company that offers interest-free financing at no additional charge. Dr. Vasanth also offers an in-office payment plan.

Are braces Cosmetic Dentistry?

Dr. Vasanth provides straightening using Invisalign, which can fix crooked teeth and a lot of bite-related problems. Standard braces, or brackets, aren’t offered at Millbrae Smile Center.