Chips, gaps, stains, and uneven teeth can make you hold back your smile in photos, at work, or when you meet someone new. At Atlantic Family Dentistry, we use natural-looking cosmetic treatments like dental bonding, porcelain and composite veneers, professional whitening, and Invisalign to help you feel proud of your smile again.
Whether you want to fix one chipped tooth or transform your whole smile, we'll start by listening to your goals and then recommend the options that fit your teeth, lifestyle, and budget. Call us at (386) 426-2191 to talk about the smile you've been wanting.
What Would You Like to Change?
- Chipped or cracked teeth: Bonding or veneers
- Small gaps between teeth: Nonding, veneers, or Invisalign®
clear aligners
- Stained or yellow teeth:
Professional teeth whitening or veneers
- Worn, short, or uneven teeth: Bonding or veneers
- Misshapen teeth: Bonding or veneers
- Crooked or crowded teeth: Invisalign or veneers
- Several concerns at once: A smile makeover
*Invisalign®, the Invisalign logo, and iTero®, among others, are trademarks and/ or service marks of Align Technology, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and may be registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Dental Bonding
Bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin to reshape and repair teeth. Your dentist applies the material directly to your tooth, sculpts it into shape, hardens it with a special light, and polishes it to a natural shine.
Bonding can fix:
- Chips and small cracks
- Small gaps between teeth
- Short, worn, or uneven edges
- Minor discoloration on a single tooth
- Slightly misshapen teeth
Why patients choose bonding:
- Often completed in a single visit
- Little or no enamel is removed
- Usually, no numbing is needed
- Can be repaired or touched up easily
How long it lasts: With good care, bonding can last several years. It can stain over time, much like natural teeth, so we check and polish it at your regular visits.
Porcelain and Composite Veneers
Veneers are thin shells that cover the front of your teeth to change their color, shape, size, or length. We offer two types.
Porcelain veneers
Custom-made from thin, durable porcelain designed to reflect light like natural enamel.
- Highly resistant to stains
- Very natural, lifelike appearance
- Long-lasting with good care
- Require removing a thin layer of enamel, so the treatment is permanent
Composite veneers
Made from the same tooth-colored resin used in bonding, shaped directly on your teeth.
- Often completed in fewer visits
- Less enamel removal than porcelain
- Easy to repair if chipped
- Can stain more than porcelain over time
Bonding, Veneers, or Crowns?
- Bonding is best for small fixes on one or a few teeth. It covers only part of the tooth, removes little or no enamel, and is easy to repair, though it can pick up stains over time.
- Composite veneers cover the whole front of the tooth for a more noticeable change. They need minimal enamel removal and can be repaired easily, but like bonding, they're more prone to staining than porcelain.
- Porcelain veneers deliver the most dramatic, long-lasting results. They resist stains well, but a thin layer of enamel is removed to place them, so the treatment is permanent.
- Crowns cover the entire tooth and are the right choice when a tooth is weak or badly damaged, not just cosmetically imperfect. With our same-day crowns, you can often have a natural-looking crown placed in a single visit.
Your dentist will recommend the best option for your teeth, goals, and budget.
More Ways to Enhance Your Smile
- If stains are your main concern, professional teeth whitening in New Smyrna Beach can lift years of discoloration in a single visit.
- For crooked or crowded teeth, Invisalign clear aligners straighten your smile gradually with nearly invisible, removable trays.
- Old silver fillings or damaged teeth can be replaced with tooth-colored fillings or same-day CEREC crowns that blend in with the rest of your smile.
Smile Makeovers
A smile makeover combines two or more treatments into a single plan to transform your entire smile. For example, a makeover might include:
- Invisalign to straighten teeth
- Whitening to brighten them
- Bonding or veneers to fix chips, gaps, and shape
How we plan your makeover:
- Talk about your goals: Tell us what you'd like to change and what you love about your smile.
- Exam: We make sure your teeth and gums are healthy before any cosmetic work.
- Custom plan: We recommend the treatments and order that will give you the best result.
- Treatment in stages: Whitening usually comes first, so bonding and veneers can be matched to your brighter shade.
- Maintenance:
Regular checkups keep your new smile looking its best.
If you also need fillings, crowns, or to replace missing teeth, we'll include that in your makeover plan as part of our restorative dentistry care, so your smile looks great and works well.
Meet Your Cosmetic Dentists
Great cosmetic dentistry looks like you, just refreshed. Our dentists focus on results that are natural, balanced, and built to last.
Dr. Mitchell: Cosmetic Training and an Artist's Eye
- Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Creating natural-looking smiles since 1996
- Continuing education through Spear Education
- Sedation training for patients who feel anxious about longer cosmetic visits
- Clinical instructor at Daytona State College's Dental Hygiene program
Dr. Tony Yassa: Your Goals, Your Smile
- Dental degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- Listens first, so your treatment plan fits the smile you want
- Honest guidance on which options make sense for you
- A longtime New Smyrna Beach local
Paying for Cosmetic Dentistry
Most cosmetic treatments are elective, so dental insurance usually doesn't cover them. If part of your treatment also restores a damaged tooth, your plan may help with that portion. We'll go over your options before you begin.
Payment options
- Cash or check
- Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express
-
CareCredit® financing for qualified applicants so that you can spread your smile makeover into monthly payments
*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Visit www.carecredit.com for details.
Insurance helps when it applies
- We check whether any part of your treatment is covered
- We file claims electronically and accept assignment of benefits
Cosmetic Dentistry Near You
Our office is at 611 S. Dixie Freeway in New Smyrna Beach. We help patients from New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, and Port Orange love their smiles.
Cosmetic Dentistry in New Smyrna Beach, FL, FAQs
What's the difference between bonding and veneers?
Bonding repairs part of a tooth with resin applied in one visit. Veneers cover the entire front surface of the tooth for a bigger change in color, shape, or size.
Should I choose porcelain or composite veneers?
Porcelain veneers resist stains and last longer. Composite veneers take fewer visits, remove less enamel, and are easier to repair. Your dentist will help you decide.
Does bonding hurt?
Usually not. Most bonding needs little or no numbing because very little of the tooth is changed.
Can I whiten my teeth after getting bonding or veneers?
Whitening only works on natural teeth, not bonding or veneers. That's why we usually whiten first and match your restorations to your new shade.
Are veneers permanent?
Porcelain veneers are considered permanent because a thin layer of enamel is removed. Composite veneers remove less enamel and can often be adjusted or repaired.
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a custom plan that combines treatments such as whitening, bonding, veneers, and Invisalign to improve your entire smile.
Does insurance cover cosmetic dentistry?
Usually not, since most cosmetic treatments are elective. We offer CareCredit financing and will check whether any part of your treatment is covered.
