Have you made any resolutions for the upcoming new year? If not, why not consider your smile? In addition to improving your oral hygiene, you could talk to our team about improving your teeth and gums with cosmetic dentistry. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about cosmetic dental care!

Your Cosmetic Consultation

If you want to enjoy a more attractive smile, then that starts with a consultation with our team. We will closely examine your teeth and gums to assess the cause and severity of your cosmetic imperfections. With this information, we can plan treatment to improve the shape and color of your teeth, and to even address issues like gummy smiles and dental misalignment. Every smile is unique, so we will always take a personalized approach to correcting your esthetic issues. A visit now is a chance to start the process before the holidays are here, and so you can use your remaining 2025 dental insurance benefits and health savings account funds before they expire at the end of the year. We will help you greet 2026 with a smile you can feel proud of!

Teeth Whitening

Do you have teeth stains? We can help with cosmetic dentistry! Our team can choose our in-office teeth whitening treatment to offer a brighter smile, in one visit with a powerful bleaching gel and a special light. If you have more severe discoloration, then our team can offer a brighter smile with a combination of custom plastic trays and a powerful bleaching gel. You wear the gel-filled trays at home for a set amount of time, and you could have teeth up to eight shades brighter in as little as a week to ten days.

Bonding and Contouring

What if we could take on multiple cosmetic issues at once, and in only one visit? Both dental bonding and contouring can be completed in a single visit! With bonding, we apply the same metal-free composite resin used in our tooth fillings, and use this to cover these issues and repair minor damage, as well as to fill gaps between teeth and reshape them. With contouring, we sand and buff the outer structure to correct issues with the surface and shape of the teeth in only one sitting. For some, this could provide a smile makeover in just one visit!

Gum Contouring

What about your gums? If you have a smile that shows off too much gingival tissue, known as a gummy smile, we can help in one visit with cosmetic dentistry. With gum contouring, we use dental lasers to gently remove excess tissues and reshape the gum line for better symmetry, all in one sitting. The use of lasers means a shorter healing time and a reduced risk of complications compared to similar procedures that use scalpels and sutures. You could return to your usual routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours!

Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are thin dental restorations we custom-make and attach to your teeth, which instantly reshapes them and covers up imperfections in your smile’s appearance. With multiple veneers, we could provide a total makeover in just two visits.

Dermal Fillers and Botox

What about your facial esthetics? While Botox and dermal fillers can help ease the strain of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding) to bring relief, we can also offer cosmetic benefits. For example, we can remove fine lines and wrinkles in the face, and fill in the deep lines around the nose and mouth too, so you enjoy results that offer a more youthful appearance. These can last for months to come, and be re-administered during your routine checkup and cleaning visits.

Invisalign®

Dental misalignment can impact the health, function, and appearance of your smile, but we can help with cosmetic dentistry. Our team can use clear aligners instead of braces to correct your misalignment, providing results in as little as one year. These are also removable and easy to clean and maintain, so the treatment results are fast, convenient, and comfortable.

If you have any questions about our approach to cosmetic dentistry, or if you want to contact our team today to discuss possible treatment options, then reach out to our office today to start the process and begin a new year with a new smile.

Schedule a Visit for Esthetic Improvement

Our team wants to help you obtain a stunning new smile in 2026. To find out more about our office or to schedule your visit, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.