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Cosmetic Dentistry: Improving How Your Smile Looks and Functions
Cosmetic dentistry means any treatment that makes your teeth and smile look better. This is different from facial aesthetics treatments like Botox or dermal fillers. Those work on the skin and muscles around your mouth, not on the teeth. At CitiDental of Woodhaven, Dr. Mikhail Abramov and the team handle cosmetic dentistry during your regular checkups. That way, one family dentist can treat everything from a cavity to a full smile makeover.
Most patients start with just one concern. Maybe it’s stained teeth, a chipped front tooth, or a gap they want closed. Your dentist recommends the option that fixes it with the least treatment. The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine notes that cosmetic dentistry today covers many options. These range from simple teeth whitening to porcelain veneers, bonding, and crowns. If you have several concerns at once, a smile makeover plan usually works better. It treats everything together instead of one issue at a time.
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Cosmetic Dentist Serving Queens, Ozone Park & Howard Beach
CitiDental of Woodhaven is a cosmetic dentist in Queens at 105-46 Cross Bay Blvd, minutes from Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Howard Beach, and Richmond Hill. Patients from across the neighborhood come to Dr. Abramov for teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and full smile makeovers, all handled at one local office alongside routine family dentistry.
Cosmetic Dental Treatments Offered in Ozone Park
Cosmetic dentistry covers treatments that change how your teeth look — their color, shape, alignment or spacing. At CitiDental of Woodhaven, these are handled by Dr. Mikhail Abramov, DDS at the practice’s Ozone Park office, alongside general and restorative care. Which treatment fits depends on what is bothering you, and that is what the first consultation establishes.
Porcelain and composite veneers
Veneers are thin shells bonded to the front surface of a tooth. They can change shade, shape and apparent alignment at the same time, which makes them useful when several things bother you about the same tooth. Porcelain veneers are made in a lab and typically take two visits; composite veneers are shaped directly on the tooth and can often be completed in one.
Teeth whitening
Professional whitening lightens the natural tooth surface. It is the least invasive cosmetic option because nothing is removed from the tooth. It has one important limit: whitening does not change the color of existing crowns, veneers or fillings, so if you have restorations on your front teeth, the sequence of treatment matters and should be planned first.
Dental bonding
Bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin, shaped directly onto the tooth, to repair a small chip, close a narrow gap, or reshape an uneven edge. It is usually completed in a single visit and removes little or no tooth structure, which makes it a conservative first option for minor concerns.
Crowns for damaged front teeth
When a visible tooth is cracked, heavily filled or structurally weak, a crown restores the tooth and its appearance together. For front teeth, metal-free options such as eMax crowns are often chosen because their translucency resembles natural enamel.
Smile makeovers
A smile makeover is a plan rather than a single procedure. When several concerns overlap — shade, chips, spacing, a worn edge — treating them as one sequenced plan usually produces a more even result than addressing them piecemeal, because the order of treatment affects shade matching.
Getting Started
Cosmetic work is planned around healthy teeth and gums, so the first appointment is an examination rather than treatment. Your dentist checks for decay and gum disease, discusses what you want changed, and explains which options apply, what each involves, and what they cost. If you do not have dental insurance, the exam, X-ray and consultation are free.
Book a consultation or call 718-865-8111. The office is at 105-46 Cross Bay Blvd, Ozone Park, and is open Sundays 10–3 in addition to weekday hours.
What Falls Under Cosmetic Dentistry?
The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine describes cosmetic dentistry simply. It’s any treatment that improves how your teeth, gums, or bite look. At CitiDental of Woodhaven, that includes:
- Teeth whitening for a brighter shade.
- Porcelain and composite veneers for chipped, uneven or discolored teeth.
- Tooth-colored bonding for small chips and gaps.
- Crowns that also restore a damaged tooth.
- A full smile makeover combining several of the above.
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. Facial Aesthetics
It’s easy to lump every appearance treatment together. But cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics work on different parts of your face. Cosmetic dentistry changes the teeth themselves — their color, shape, or alignment. Facial aesthetics treatments like Botox and Juvéderm work differently. They treat the skin and muscles around your mouth and eyes. Many patients combine both after a smile makeover for a fresher look. But these treatments solve different problems. They’re priced and scheduled separately.
Single Treatments vs. a Full Smile Makeover
Not everyone needs a complete overhaul. If you have just one concern — say, a single discolored tooth — you may only need one procedure. Bonding or a single veneer may be all it takes. A smile makeover makes more sense when you have several concerns. For example, whitening plus veneers plus a crown. Your dentist at CitiDental of Woodhaven will discuss this with you at a visit. They’ll help you pick the best approach for your case.
Does Insurance Cover Cosmetic Dentistry?
Purely cosmetic treatments — like whitening or veneers used only for looks — usually aren’t covered by dental insurance. That’s because insurance doesn’t see them as needed for your health. Repair work like crowns, fillings, or root canals is covered more often, at least in part. CitiDental of Woodhaven accepts United Healthcare, MetLife, Guardian, Delta Dental and Cigna. We also offer CareCredit financing to help spread out the cost of care insurance doesn’t cover.
How much does cosmetic dentistry cost?
Cost varies widely because “cosmetic dentistry” covers everything from a single bonding repair to a full smile makeover. Whitening is the least expensive option; veneers and crowns cost more and are priced per tooth. CitiDental of Woodhaven offers CareCredit financing, and gives you a written figure after the consultation rather than a quote over the phone.
How long do veneers and whitening last?
It depends on the treatment and on daily habits. Whitening fades over time and is usually topped up periodically, especially if you drink coffee, tea or red wine. Porcelain veneers resist staining well and can last many years with good care, though they can chip under heavy force. Your dentist can give you a realistic expectation for your case.
Will whitening work on my crowns or veneers?
No. Whitening only changes the shade of natural tooth enamel. Crowns, veneers and fillings keep their original color. If you have restorations on visible teeth and want a lighter smile overall, the usual approach is to whiten the natural teeth first, then match any new restorations to the new shade — which is why planning the order matters.
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