Cosmetic Dentistry – Inver Grove Heights, MN

Metal-Free Dental Restorations

Does your child have a cavity? Worried that they’ll get a metal filling that will stand out when they open their mouth? We can come to their rescue with metal-free restorations! Our fillings are made out of a tooth-colored material that mimics the color of the enamel; once we’ve shaded it to match the rest of your child’s smile, most people may not even notice that any dental work has been done at all. There’s no reason your child can’t still look their best even after having a cavity treated!

Dental Bonding

Maybe your child slightly cracked their tooth one day while playing, and while it doesn’t seem to have caused any serious damage, it has made them more reluctant to show off their smile. Luckily, small cracks and other minor cosmetic imperfections can be quickly corrected thanks to dental bonding. We just take a bit of the same material we would use for a filling and apply it to the tooth, shaping and shading it until it looks like there was never any damage in the first place.

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Understanding the Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry

You want to invest in your child’s smile, but the first step to making any major purchase is to count the costs. Where do you start when it comes to cosmetic dentistry?

One option is to contact our mighty team directly. We value financial transparency, and would be happy to help you calculate your overall expenses. You’re also welcome to click the “read more” button below to get a sense of what’s involved in the cost of cosmetic dentistry. Either way, you’ll call the shots – we won’t proceed with treatment until you’re confident in your payment plan.

What Cosmetic Dental Service is Right for My Child?

As you’ve seen, the two major cosmetic dental treatments we offer are metal-free restorations and dental bonding.

Metal-free crowns and fillings are considered to be “cosmetic” because the wholly metal versions are just as effective at protecting damaged teeth. In the eyes of dental insurance companies, choosing a metal-free restoration adds unnecessary expenses to the bill. That said, your child could benefit from a more natural look if the tooth to be treated is a permanent adult tooth. Dental bonding, meanwhile, is nearly always tooth-colored. We recommend this cosmetic for minor chips, cracks, and breaks that don’t jeopardize the structural integrity of the tooth. But it can also be an excellent solution for concealing discoloration that can’t be eliminated otherwise. Rest assured, we’ll go over the nuances with you in more detail during the consultation.

Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be an Investment Worth Making  

Dental insurance companies aren’t technically wrong for viewing cosmetic dental treatments as “not medically necessary.” However, for older children and teens, the way their smile looks can be a big deal. They often don’t want their peers to notice they’ve had dental work done, or simply feel self-conscious about having metal teeth or visible surface-damage. Metal-free restorations and dental bonding can go a long way towards boosting their confidence. In that sense, you’re not just investing in their smile, but also their self-esteem. If cosmetic dentistry is right for your child, we’d be honored to swoop in and help make sure they’re happy with their dental aesthetics!

How to Make Cosmetic Dentistry Affordable

Because of the nature of metal-free restorations and dental bonding, dental insurance plans sometimes provide partial coverage. We recognize that the cost of cosmetic dentistry can still be overwhelming after benefits are applied, and that not everyone has the same access to dental insurance. If this is the case for you, you may be interested in flexible financing through CareCredit. CareCredit has helped many Mighty Molars families break their expenses down into more manageable portions. Instead of paying for everything all at once, you’ll choose a monthly financing plan and make small, gradual payments. Many CareCredit plans involve little-to-no interest, and we find that most of our patients are able to qualify. If you need help applying, please don’t hesitate to let us know!