Dr. Lakhkar provides cosmetic dentistry at two locations in Rhode Island: Cranston Cosmetic Dentistry in Cranston, RI and Elite Dentistry of Rhode Island, in East Greenwich, RI.
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What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a term for dental treatments and services that improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. Some types of cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants, also offer functional benefits, such as correcting bite problems or preserving jaw bone.
Cosmetic treatments can correct nearly all imperfections with your teeth, including:
- Misaligned teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Missing teeth
- Malocclusion (overbite, underbite, crossbite, open bite)
- Discolored/stained teeth
- Slanted teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Teeth that are too large, small, or pointy
- Gapped teeth
- Chipped teeth
Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dental treatments aim to improve the aesthetic appearance of your teeth. However, most patients report additional benefits from cosmetic dental treatments including:
- Improved self-confidence/self-esteem
- More attractive facial appearance
- Better oral health
- Prevention of further damage from bite issues, decay, receding gums
- Restored bite force and chewing function
- Corrected problems with speech
- Minimized signs of aging
- Long-lasting results
Procedures Offered
Dr. Lakhkar specializes in cosmetic treatments. As such, we provide comprehensive services and procedures including:
Dental Crowns
Natural-looking, tooth-colored dental crowns not only protect a decayed, chipped,or fractured tooth, but they can also be used to correct a stained tooth.
Dental Implants
Dental implants offer both restorative and cosmetic benefits. Dental implants preserve the integrity of the jaw bone while restoring your chewing capabilities and bite force. They also offer an enhanced appearance, as they look and function like normal teeth.
Dental Bridges
Like dental implants, dental bridges provide both restorative benefits and cosmetic benefits. Dental bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth in a row. A natural-looking, artificial tooth will be anchored to adjacent natural teeth, or dental implants to eliminate gaps in your smile.
Invisalign
Invisalign is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments offered by Cranston Cosmetic Dentistry. Invisalign provides functional and aesthetic benefits, with discreet, nearly invisible alignment trays. After completing treatment with Invisalign, your teeth and bite will be properly aligned.
Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding is a non-invasive, affordable way to correct chipped teeth or unevenly sized teeth. Cosmetic bonding can also be used to cover stained teeth.
Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is available from Cranston Cosmetic Dentistry via Zoom! in-office whitening using a professional bleaching gel, and specialized light. Dental-grade take-home whitening kits are also available that offer better results than over-the-counter teeth whitening products.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are beloved by Hollywood stars. Porcelain veneers are very thin, shell-like coverings that are bonded to your teeth to create brighter, perfectly aligned, and perfectly shaped teeth.
Smile Makeover
A smile makeover uses one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures to create a beautiful smile. The cosmetic treatments that will transform your smile will depend on your unique needs. For example, a common smile makeover will include Invisalign followed by teeth whitening. In other cases, you may need to repair decayed teeth in the back of the mouth, and have dental bonding to lengthen the front teeth.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
A full mouth reconstruction is necessary if all or most of the teeth in your mouth need to be restored or replaced. Full mouth reconstruction is designed to improve not only the appearance of your teeth and smile, but the health of your teeth and smile. Treatments included in full mouth reconstruction often include dental implants, dental bridges, root canal therapy, and dental crowns. In some cases, a partial denture may be necessary to reconstruct your mouth and smile.
Why Choose Us?
Our experienced, skilled, and friendly dentist Dr. Lakhkar graduated with honors after attaining her Advanced Standing degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She specializes in cosmetic dental treatments and employs the latest technological innovations to ensure successful outcomes and enhanced patient comfort.
At our digital dental practice, our team uses Electronic Medical Records, reduced-radiation digital x-rays, intraoral digital scanners, guided implant surgery for dental implants, and painless, single-tooth anesthesia using The Wand®.
To best serve busy patients, our office is open at 8:00 am on select days of the week, and appointments may be scheduled until 6:00 pm. In addition, select Saturday appointments are available upon request.
We accept many insurance plans and third-party financing from CareCredit and Prosper Healthcare Lending.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Dental Treatments
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