Cosmetic Dentistry

Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Tysons Corner, Alexandria, Fairfax, and McLean, Virginia Cosmetic Dentist

Common Cosmetic Dental Problems

For many people, teeth whitening alone is not going to “fix” their cosmetic dental concerns. Cracked, crooked, and missing teeth affect your bite and, if severe enough, the way your jaws align. If your teeth and gums do not function well, making cosmetic improvements is not the place to start.

High quality dentistry is more than cosmetic. With any cosmetic dental concern, we will always incorporate functionality into the aesthetic solution. The end result may be to create a pleasing smile, but the goal is to fix any issues that are keeping you from optimal health.

The cosmetic dentists in Northern Virginia at Galleria Dental Aesthetics have the experience and skill to tackle any type of cosmetic, functional or general dentistry problem. Rather than recommending a treatment that just addresses a cosmetic symptom, we also focus on fixing the problem itself.  Our goal is to give you a smile that you love, and one that will last a lifetime.

Some common cosmetic dental problems include:

• Crooked teeth – Depending on your specific case and your goals, porcelain veneers can give you the straight, perfect smile of your dreams.  However, in some cases, braces or Invisalign® may be a better solution. A comprehensive consultation with one of our highly trained dentists will ensure you get the treatment that best meets your dental needs.
• Discolored teeth – Teeth whitening is the most common solution to whiten and brighten your teeth. If you have severe stains where bleaching is not getting your teeth as white as you want them, porcelain veneers may be the best solution.
• Missing teeth – Dental implants are typically the first choice for replacing missing teeth so that the solid teeth on either side of the missing tooth are not affected. In the majority of cases, dental implants are long lasting and function just like your natural teeth. If the adjacent teeth are damaged or worn, another option is a dental bridge.
• Jaw pain or clicking – Jaw alignment can cause migraine-like headaches, shoulder pain, even ringing in the ears. A neuromuscular dental evaluation can determine if you are suffering symptoms related to TMD.

Cosmetic dentistry offers a wide array of solutions after you have good oral health and tooth function. If you want to fix a cosmetic dental problem, please contact the world-renowned and highly experienced cosmetic dentists at Galleria Dental Aesthetics. Located in Tysons Corner, we serve Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, McLean, and all of Northern Virginia.