Cosmetic Dentistry in Fort Worth — Love the Smile You See

Professional whitening results typically last 6 months to 2 years, depending on your habits. Coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco shorten that timeline. Many patients keep a set of Opalescence Go take-home trays ($99) on hand for quick touch-ups a few times a year — that's usually enough to maintain the brightness.

Veneers are considered permanent because a thin layer of enamel is removed to bond them. They typically last 10–15 years before needing replacement — and modern porcelain is far more durable than older versions. Many patients get a decade and a half out of their veneers with proper care (good hygiene + a night guard if you grind).

Not when done well. We design veneers to match the natural translucency, shape, and proportions of your face — not a generic "Hollywood white." Most of our veneer patients tell us friends and family say they look "rested" or "refreshed" without realizing they had work done. You can also see a preview before the permanent veneers are placed, so you approve the look first.

Most PPO insurance does not cover purely cosmetic treatments like whitening or veneers. However, some treatments have a clinical component — for example, a crown placed on a cracked tooth is functional (often covered) even when chosen partly for cosmetic reasons. We verify your specific plan and tell you exactly what insurance will cover before any work begins. For uncovered portions, we offer CareCredit, Sunbit, Dental Finance (subject to credit approval), and in-office payment plans.

No — whitening only changes natural enamel. Crowns, veneers, fillings, and bonding stay the color they were when placed. This is why we usually recommend whitening before placing veneers or crowns — we match the new work to your brightened shade. If you already have older crowns or veneers and want a uniformly brighter smile, we can plan a sequence (whitening first, then matching cosmetic work) at your consultation.

Smile makeovers vary widely depending on how many teeth are involved and which treatments are used. A common scope is 6–10 veneers on the visible upper teeth, often with whitening of the lower teeth. Plans typically range from $8,000 to $18,000, and many patients finance it over 12–24 months through CareCredit or Sunbit. We quote the full plan upfront at your consultation — no estimates that change later.

For the right patient, yes — and it's much more affordable. Bonding works best for small fixes: chips, minor gaps, single discolored teeth. It's done in one visit, requires no enamel removal, and costs a fraction of veneers. The trade-off: bonding stains and chips more easily than porcelain veneers over time, so it usually needs touch-up every 4–8 years. For dramatic changes across multiple teeth, veneers are still the better choice. We'll walk you through both at your consultation.

Yes — three external options plus in-office plans. (1) CareCredit offers 6, 12, 18, or 24-month no-interest plans (subject to credit approval). (2) Sunbit offers flexible monthly payment plans with quick approval. (3) Dental Finance is another option for larger smile makeovers. We also offer in-office payment plans for patients who prefer to pay us directly. Most of our cosmetic patients finance their treatment over 12–24 months rather than paying upfront.