Cosmetic Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ

Transform Your Smile with Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and feeling confident in your appearance can positively impact every aspect of your life—from personal relationships to professional opportunities. At Pristine Dental, our dentistry services in Scottsdale help you achieve the beautiful, radiant smile you’ve always envisioned. Dr. Stephanie Smith, DMD, brings specialized expertise in cosmetic dentistry from her advanced training, with a prime focus on digital smile design and aesthetic treatments. Dr. Keith Cooper, DDS, combines over three decades of prosthodontic experience with an artistic eye for smile aesthetics, ensuring every cosmetic enhancement looks natural and harmonious with your facial features.

Serving patients throughout Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, and Phoenix from our convenient East Thomas Road location, we offer comprehensive cosmetic solutions from subtle enhancements to complete smile makeovers. Whether you’re addressing minor imperfections or seeking a dramatic transformation, our team utilizes the latest techniques and premium materials to create stunning results that boost both your appearance and confidence. Call (480) 935-2424 today to schedule your complimentary cosmetic consultation and discover how we can help you unlock your smile’s full potential.

Real Patient Transformations at Pristine Dental

Complete Smile Redesign Success

One of our patients came to us feeling self-conscious about several aesthetic concerns that had affected her confidence for years. Her smile appeared unbalanced with excessive gum tissue showing when she smiled, her teeth lacked proportion and symmetry, and discoloration combined with minor crowding kept her from smiling freely in social situations.

We developed a comprehensive treatment plan that addressed each concern systematically.

• Laser gum contouring reshaped her gum line to create better tooth-to-gum proportions
• Clear aligner therapy gently corrected her alignment issues
• Professional whitening brightened her natural tooth color
• Custom veneers provided the finishing touch—perfecting the shape, size, and symmetry of her smile.

The transformation exceeded even our expectations. She now radiates confidence, smiling freely and enthusiastically in every situation. Cases like this remind us why we’re passionate about cosmetic dentistry—the life-changing impact extends far beyond aesthetics.

Professional Confidence Through Smile Enhancement

A young professional visited our practice feeling frustrated with her crowded, misaligned teeth. She recognized that cosmetic dentistry could help her achieve the polished appearance she wanted to project in both personal and professional settings, but she was nervous about the process and uncertain about which treatments would work best.

After thorough consultation, we recommended:

• Clear aligner therapy to address the alignment concerns
• Custom porcelain veneers to perfect the final result.

The combination allowed us to create the straight, symmetrical smile she envisioned while maintaining a natural appearance.

The transformation went beyond the physical changes. She told us that her new smile gave her the confidence to pursue career opportunities she had previously avoided, ultimately landing a position she described as her “dream job.” Her gratitude was genuine and heartfelt—these moments when cosmetic dentistry genuinely changes someone’s life trajectory make our work incredibly rewarding.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry encompasses elective dental procedures designed to enhance the aesthetic appearance of your smile. While restorative dentistry focuses primarily on repairing damaged teeth and restoring function, cosmetic treatments address concerns about tooth color, shape, size, alignment, and overall smile harmony. These procedures can correct discoloration, close gaps, reshape uneven teeth, and create the balanced, attractive smile that reflects your personality and enhances your natural beauty.

Many cosmetic procedures are conservative, preserving your natural tooth structure while dramatically improving appearance. Whether you’re preparing for a special event, enhancing your professional image, or simply investing in yourself, cosmetic dentistry offers solutions that can genuinely transform how you look and feel.

Our Comprehensive Cosmetic Dentistry Services

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers represent one of the most versatile and dramatic cosmetic treatments available. These ultra-thin shells of dental ceramic bond to the front surfaces of your teeth, instantly transforming their color, shape, size, and alignment. Veneers can correct a wide range of aesthetic concerns, including severe discoloration that doesn’t respond to whitening, worn or chipped teeth, gaps between teeth, minor misalignment, and teeth that appear too small or poorly shaped.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening offers the fastest, most effective way to brighten your smile and remove years of staining from coffee, tea, wine, tobacco, and natural aging. Unlike over-the-counter products that provide inconsistent results, our professional-grade whitening systems deliver dramatic, predictable improvements in just one appointment or through convenient take-home treatments.

Invisalign Clear Aligners

Invisalign clear aligner therapy straightens teeth and corrects bite problems using a series of custom-made, removable aligners that are virtually invisible when worn. This modern alternative to traditional braces appeals to adults and teens who want to improve their smile alignment without the appearance and dietary restrictions of metal brackets and wires.

Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic bonding offers a conservative, affordable solution for minor aesthetic imperfections. This procedure uses tooth-colored composite resin—the same material used for fillings—to repair chips, close small gaps, reshape uneven teeth, and cover minor discoloration. Bonding typically requires no anesthesia and can often be completed in a single appointment.

Smile Makeovers

Comprehensive smile makeovers combine multiple cosmetic procedures to address all aspects of your smile aesthetics simultaneously. This coordinated approach creates dramatic transformations for patients with several concerns—such as discoloration, misalignment, worn teeth, and gum irregularities—that require integrated treatment planning for optimal results.

During your smile makeover consultation, we evaluate your teeth, gums, bite alignment, and facial features while discussing your aesthetic goals and expectations. We then develop a customized treatment plan that may include any combination of whitening, veneers, bonding, clear aligners, and gum contouring. Digital smile design technology allows you to preview potential results, ensuring we’re aligned on the aesthetic direction before treatment begins.

Gum Contouring

Gum contouring, also called gum reshaping or gingivectomy, corrects “gummy smiles” and uneven gum lines that can make teeth appear short or asymmetrical. Using advanced laser technology, we carefully remove excess gum tissue to expose more of your natural tooth structure, creating better proportions and a more balanced smile.

Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dental treatments offer advantages that extend far beyond creating attractive smiles, positively impacting multiple aspects of your personal and professional life.

• Enhanced Self-Confidence: A smile you’re proud of eliminates self-consciousness in social and professional situations, allowing you to express yourself freely without worrying about how your teeth look. This confidence often translates into improved performance at work, more satisfying relationships, and greater willingness to pursue opportunities you might have previously avoided.
• Improved First Impressions: Research consistently shows that attractive smiles create positive first impressions, influencing how others perceive your friendliness, intelligence, and professionalism. Whether you’re interviewing for a job, meeting new people, or building business relationships, a confident smile gives you a significant advantage.
• Youthful Appearance: Discolored, worn, or missing teeth contribute to an aged appearance that may not reflect how you feel inside. Cosmetic treatments restore the bright, full smile associated with youth and vitality, often taking years off your perceived age.
• Motivation for Better Oral Hygiene: Patients who invest in cosmetic dentistry typically become more committed to maintaining their results through excellent oral hygiene and regular dental care. This increased attention to oral health provides long-term benefits that extend well beyond aesthetics.
• Customized, Natural Results: Modern cosmetic dentistry creates results that look authentic rather than artificial, complementing your unique facial features and personality. We work closely with you to ensure your enhanced smile appears naturally beautiful and genuinely reflects who you are.
• Conservative Treatment Options: Many cosmetic procedures preserve your natural tooth structure while dramatically improving appearance. Advances in materials and techniques allow us to achieve stunning results with minimal intervention, protecting your long-term oral health.
• Long-Lasting Investment: Quality cosmetic treatments using premium materials provide results that last for many years, making them a worthwhile investment in your appearance and well-being. With proper care and maintenance, treatments like veneers and professional whitening deliver lasting value.

Cosmetic vs. Restorative Dentistry: Choosing the Right Treatment

Understanding the distinction between cosmetic and restorative dentistry helps you make informed decisions about your dental care and choose treatments that align with your goals.

Some treatments serve both cosmetic and restorative purposes. Crowns that repair damaged teeth while also correcting aesthetic concerns, or dental implants that replace missing teeth while improving smile appearance, demonstrate how these categories often overlap.

At Pristine Dental, we discuss both the functional and aesthetic aspects of recommended treatments, ensuring you understand how each procedure will benefit your oral health and appearance. If you have concerns about damaged or compromised teeth, explore our restorative dentistry services to learn about treatment options.