A confident smile makes a strong first impression and supports how you feel about yourself every day. When your teeth look healthy and balanced, you’re more likely to smile freely — and that openness affects social, professional, and personal interactions. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing appearance while preserving or improving function, so beautiful results also support long-term oral health.
Many adults notice imperfections — stains, small chips, uneven spacing, or wear — that undermine their confidence. Fortunately, modern cosmetic dentistry offers predictable, minimally invasive options as well as comprehensive solutions for more complex concerns. With thoughtful planning and high-quality materials, virtually any smile can be refined to look natural and resilient.
At the office of William L. Krell, DDS, MAGD, we deliver cosmetic care that is both artful and evidence-based. Our approach begins with listening: we want to understand what you like and what you’d prefer to change. That patient-centered conversation guides every decision, from selecting conservative treatments to designing complete smile makeovers.
Every treatment plan is tailored to your facial features, bite dynamics, and lifestyle. Some people benefit most from subtle changes — a brighter shade or a small repair — while others need a coordinated sequence of procedures to achieve balance and symmetry. We explain the options clearly so you can choose the path that fits your goals.
Because cosmetic work should last, we combine durable materials with meticulous techniques. The result is an improved smile that looks natural in everyday life — not an artificial “Hollywood” appearance. Our team values longevity and function as much as aesthetics, and we prioritize solutions that preserve tooth structure whenever possible.
Cosmetic dentistry today relies on a combination of advanced materials and digital tools. Porcelain and high-quality ceramic materials mimic the light-reflecting properties of natural enamel, while contemporary composites provide subtle shade matching for small repairs. Digital imaging and intraoral scanning allow us to preview outcomes and make adjustments before any irreversible changes are made.
A successful cosmetic outcome depends on more than just individual teeth — it’s about harmony with the lips, gums, and facial proportions. We use principles of smile architecture to determine ideal tooth shapes, sizes, and positions for each patient. This careful planning reduces surprises and increases the likelihood of an outcome you’ll be happy with for years.
We also pay attention to bite function. Cosmetic changes that ignore occlusion can lead to wear, sensitivity, or discomfort over time. Our team evaluates how your teeth come together and, when necessary, integrates restorative or protective measures so the new aesthetic remains stable and comfortable.
Cosmetic care ranges from quick, conservative enhancements to staged, comprehensive reconstructions. For mild cosmetic concerns — surface stains, small chips, or minor gaps — conservative options often deliver dramatic improvements with minimal tooth alteration. For more significant flaws, restorative procedures can rebuild teeth while improving appearance and function.
When choosing a treatment, we consider how long you want results to last, how much natural tooth structure we should preserve, and how the procedure will integrate with your overall dental health. This balanced perspective ensures that aesthetic improvements are sustainable and do not compromise oral health.
Patients often combine treatments for a cohesive result: whitening to brighten the overall smile, followed by targeted bonding or veneers to refine shape and alignment. We outline realistic sequences and expected outcomes so you can make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed by technical detail.
Lost teeth affect appearance, chewing efficiency, and jawbone support. Restorative options such as bridges, dentures, and implant-supported restorations recreate a full smile and restore function. Dental implants, in particular, provide a stable foundation that looks and performs much like a natural tooth when planned and placed correctly.
Whether replacing one tooth or several, we select the solution that best aligns with your oral health, anatomy, and aesthetic goals. Our materials are chosen for their lifelike appearance and durability, and prosthetic design is tailored to blend with your remaining teeth for a seamless result.
Beyond replacing teeth, comprehensive cosmetic planning can address multiple concerns at once — for example, combining restorative replacement with veneers or whitening to ensure the entire smile is harmonious in color and proportion.
Dental bonding uses tooth-colored composite to repair small chips, mask discoloration, and close narrow gaps. Because it often requires minimal removal of natural tooth structure, bonding is an excellent first-line option for conservative aesthetic improvements. Skilled shading and contouring let bonded restorations blend with adjacent teeth for a natural look.
Tooth-colored fillings restore teeth affected by decay or minor damage while preserving a natural appearance. Modern composites bond to tooth structure and can be shaded precisely to match surrounding enamel. These restorations restore form and function without the visual trade-offs of older, metal-based materials.
Whitening performed under dental supervision provides faster, more controlled, and often longer-lasting results than over-the-counter alternatives. We assess tooth sensitivity and existing restorations to recommend the safest method, whether an in-office procedure or a dentist-prescribed at-home system that achieves predictable, vibrant results.
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to correct shape, spacing, and color. When carefully selected and crafted, veneers deliver highly aesthetic transformations while maintaining a lifelike translucency that mimics natural enamel. They are an excellent option for patients seeking reliable and refined cosmetic change.
Full-coverage crowns restore teeth that are heavily damaged, worn, or misshapen. Contemporary ceramic crowns provide strength and excellent aesthetics, making them suitable for both functional rebuilding and cosmetic enhancement. Crowns are especially useful when a tooth requires comprehensive contouring to achieve symmetry with its neighbors.
A successful cosmetic outcome starts with careful diagnosis and communication. During a cosmetic consultation we review your concerns, take diagnostic images, and evaluate tooth alignment, gum contours, and bite relationships. This comprehensive review allows us to recommend a prioritized plan that balances aesthetics and function.
We use digital previews when appropriate so you can visualize potential changes before treatment begins. These tools help set realistic expectations and streamline the process, allowing you to approve color, shape, and proportion choices in collaboration with the clinical team.
Technology and materials matter, but so does experience. Our practice combines technical expertise with an eye for detail to deliver results that look natural and feel comfortable. Whether you need a single enhancement or a coordinated set of procedures, we guide you through each step with clear explanations and careful follow-through.
If you’re curious about cosmetic dentistry and what it can do for your smile, please contact us for more information. We’ll be happy to discuss options and help you decide on a plan that reflects your goals and preserves your long-term oral health.
Cosmetic dentistry offers solutions to improve the look of teeth that are stained, discolored, chipped, worn down, misshapen, a little gapped, or misaligned. It combines the art and science of dentistry to transform a less-than-perfect smile into one that looks naturally beautiful while at the same time enhancing overall facial aesthetics.
The great thing about cosmetic dentistry is that it offers multiple solutions to quickly improve the look of one’s smile. It all depends on your specific dental needs and cosmetic smile goals. While procedures such as teeth-whitening, tooth-colored fillings, and dental bonding typically provide dramatic improvements in just a single visit, others such as dental veneers only take a couple of visits.
A teeth whitening procedure as provided by our office is often the simplest, quickest, and most effective way to significantly lighten and brighten your smile.
Porcelain veneers are capable of concealing a range of imperfections, dramatically improving the look of teeth that are misshapen, have minor chips, enamel defects, or stains. They also provide an excellent solution for closing small gaps as well as addressing other minor alignment issues. While teeth whitening procedures can effectively treat many cases of dental stains or discolorations to produce cosmetically pleasing results, darker stains, as well as specific issues involving the size, shape, and alignment of the teeth, are better addressed with porcelain veneers.
How a back tooth is repaired and restored depends on the extent of the cavity or damage it has sustained. In many cases, a tooth-colored filling is often sufficient to restore the form and function of a back tooth. However, when a significant amount of tooth structure is damaged, or the tooth has had a root canal, it’s often necessary to fabricate a full coverage crown. In this way, the remaining tooth structure is protected from further damage while full function and a natural-looking smile is restored.
Whether or not a chipped or fractured tooth requires a dental crown depends on the extent of the damage. Some minor chips can be addressed with a dental bonding procedure or a veneer. When a significant amount of tooth structure is lost, rebuilding the form and function of the involved tooth may require a full coverage crown.
While conventional dental bridges and dentures offer effective and satisfying ways to rebuild a complete and attractive smile, dental implants represent the most advanced solutions for replacing missing teeth. With dental implants, our office can replace a single tooth or multiple ones to give you a smile that feels, looks, and functions like a natural one. Dental implants behave in much the same way as the root of an actual tooth, providing stable, secure, and long-lasting results of care.
How long your teeth whitening lasts depends on your lifestyle. Eating, drinking, and smoking habits can have a big impact on maintaining your result. Our office will inform you which food, beverages, or habits can stain your newly whitened smile. As needed, we’ll also help you maintain a white and vibrant smile with a periodic, safe, and effective touch-up whitening procedure.
At the office of William L. Krell, DDS, MAGD, we want every patient to enjoy the benefits of a beautiful and healthy smile. We strive to make dental care affordable and accessible. Improving the look of your smile is a worthwhile investment, and we always try to optimize any dental insurance benefits to cover your work. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that cosmetic dental procedures may not be covered by your plan. You can count on our office to explain every cosmetic option available to address your needs and the fees involved. To help you begin care without any additional stress or delay, we can discuss different payment options and financing plans.
Although achieving aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting results of care requires knowledge, experience, and technical proficiency, it also calls for a professional with an artistic eye and awareness of facial aesthetics. At the office of William L. Krell, DDS, MAGD, we successfully combine the art and science of dentistry to create smiles that are as beautiful as they are healthy. From performing professional teeth whitening procedures, fabricating custom dental veneers or crowns to rebuilding complete and beautiful smiles with dental implants and much more, we’re well equipped to transform less-than-perfect smiles into ones that look good and feel great.
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth, gums, and smile while also maintaining or enhancing oral function. It often includes treatments that change tooth color, shape, alignment, or surface texture to achieve a more balanced and attractive smile. Unlike strictly preventive or emergency care, cosmetic work emphasizes aesthetic goals alongside health considerations.
Good cosmetic planning always considers bite dynamics, gum health, and the longevity of restorations so that appearance and function work together. Many cosmetic procedures overlap with restorative dentistry when teeth are rebuilt to both look and perform like natural teeth. The best outcomes come from a coordinated plan that respects each patient’s oral health needs and personal goals.
Common cosmetic procedures include professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, tooth-colored composite bonding, and ceramic crowns designed for natural appearance. These services address a range of concerns such as discoloration, chips, gaps, mis-shapen teeth, and worn surfaces. Each procedure offers different benefits depending on the extent of change desired and the condition of the underlying tooth structure.
Cosmetic care also often integrates implant restorations and tooth replacement when missing teeth affect appearance and function. Digital technology and high-quality materials help ensure restorations match adjacent teeth in color and translucency. A combination approach—whitening followed by targeted restorative work, for example—frequently produces the most harmonious results.
Choosing the right treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation of tooth alignment, gum contours, bite relationships, and facial proportions. At William L. Krell, DDS, MAGD, that assessment includes diagnostic imaging and an in-depth conversation about your aesthetic priorities and lifestyle considerations. This process helps prioritize conservative options and sequences treatments so outcomes are predictable and durable.
We use digital previews and diagnostic wax-ups when appropriate to help patients visualize potential outcomes before irreversible steps occur. These tools enable shared decision-making and allow adjustments to shade, shape, and proportion in collaboration with the clinical team. The final plan balances preservation of natural tooth structure with the desired cosmetic effect.
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to correct color, shape, spacing, and minor alignment issues. They are recommended when patients seek a reliable, long-lasting transformation with a natural translucency that mimics enamel. Veneers are particularly useful for front teeth that require precise shade and contour control to achieve esthetic harmony.
Because veneers require careful planning and precise laboratory work, treatment begins with diagnostic imaging and shade selection to ensure cohesive results. The procedure preserves as much tooth structure as possible while delivering significant aesthetic improvement. Post-placement care focuses on routine hygiene and protective measures to maintain veneer integrity over time.
Dental bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin to repair small chips, mask discoloration, or close narrow gaps with minimal removal of natural tooth structure. Bonding is typically completed in a single visit and is ideal for conservative, cost-effective corrections that do not require extensive reshaping. The technique allows skilled clinicians to layer and contour composite for a seamless match with adjacent enamel.
Bonding is best suited to minor aesthetic issues or as an interim solution while planning more comprehensive treatment. It is less durable than porcelain in high-wear areas, so careful case selection and occlusal evaluation are important. Regular maintenance and checkups help preserve bonded restorations and determine when additional treatment may be appropriate.
Professional whitening typically includes in-office systems that produce rapid, controlled results and dentist-prescribed take-home trays for gradual, consistent improvement. In-office whitening is often preferred when immediate brightening is desired and when a licensed clinician needs to monitor sensitivity. Take-home systems provide convenience and can maintain or extend in-office results over time under dental supervision.
We evaluate existing restorations, tooth sensitivity, and the cause of discoloration before recommending a whitening approach. Restorative materials do not whiten, so coordination with veneers or crowns may be necessary for a uniform appearance. A supervised whitening plan achieves predictable shade changes while protecting enamel and soft tissues.
Yes—cosmetic alterations can influence how teeth contact and function, so evaluating occlusion is a fundamental part of planning. Ignoring bite dynamics can lead to uneven wear, sensitivity, or discomfort over time, so clinicians integrate protective measures such as occlusal adjustment or night guards when appropriate. Good cosmetic care prioritizes functional stability alongside aesthetic goals to avoid compromising long-term oral health.
When restorations are designed with the bite in mind, they distribute forces evenly and contribute to lasting results. Careful material selection and precise laboratory techniques further reduce the risk of complications. Patients are also instructed on maintenance habits and monitoring to keep both appearance and function in balance.
Implant-supported restorations play a key role when missing teeth affect both appearance and oral function. Implants provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, and hybrid prostheses that are shaped and shaded to blend with adjacent teeth. Integrating implants into cosmetic planning restores facial support and chewing efficiency while allowing for highly natural-looking replacements.
Comprehensive cosmetic plans often combine implant restorations with adjunctive treatments such as crowns, veneers, or whitening to harmonize color and proportion. Treatment sequencing is important to ensure implants and prosthetics align properly with the final smile design. Close coordination between surgical and restorative phases delivers predictable aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Routine oral hygiene—brushing twice daily with a soft-bristle brush and daily flossing—remains essential for preserving cosmetic restorations and surrounding tissues. Regular dental checkups and professional cleanings allow the clinical team to monitor restorations for wear, marginal integrity, and gum health. Preventive measures such as custom night guards can protect veneers and crowns from bruxism-related damage.
Patients should avoid habits that stress restorations, like using teeth to open packages or chewing on hard objects. When restorations involve bonding or composite, periodic touch-ups may refresh margins and color over time. With consistent care and professional oversight, cosmetic treatments can maintain their appearance and function for many years.
Your consultation will begin with a conversation about your concerns, goals, and any functional symptoms you may have, followed by a thorough examination of teeth, gums, and bite relationships. Diagnostic images and intraoral scans may be taken to document current conditions and to aid in planning. The team will discuss realistic options and prioritize treatments that preserve tooth structure while achieving your desired result.
When appropriate, digital previews or mock-ups are used so you can visualize proposed changes before any irreversible work begins. The discussion will cover the sequence of procedures, expected recovery, and care requirements to ensure durable outcomes. You will leave with a clear, individualized plan that balances aesthetics, function, and long-term oral health.
Our approach emphasizes clear communication and technical excellence to produce natural-looking results that suit your face and lifestyle. The office combines advanced materials and digital tools with decades of clinical experience to support predictable cosmetic outcomes. Follow-up and maintenance are planned from the start to protect your investment in a healthier, more confident smile.
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