Cosmetic Dentistry

The Leawood Cosmetic team can create a customized smile makeover designed around your goals and facial features.

A veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over the surface of a tooth to improve its appearance or protect a damaged tooth.

Veneers can be made from composite resin or dental porcelain. Composite veneers are placed directly on the teeth as an in-office procedure. Porcelain veneers are fabricated in a laboratory outside the mouth and then bonded to the teeth at a later date. 

Before recommending veneers, we perform a comprehensive examination to determine whether they are appropriate for your teeth and overall oral health.

Veneers can improve the shape, color, and proportions of your teeth and can help create a more balanced, natural-looking smile.

Because veneers are bonded to the tooth structure, they can provide strength and durability when properly planned and cared for.

Ask us how porcelain veneers may improve your smile.

Smile design combines artistry, dental science, and careful planning to create a smile that complements your individual features and goals.

When designing a new smile, we consider factors such as your eyes, lip line, facial proportions, tooth color, and gum contours.

We offer complimentary consultations to discuss your smile design and the steps needed to achieve the look you’ve dreamed of.

You are welcome to bring photos or other examples of smiles you like, or browse our smile gallery for inspiration.

Following the initial design process, a wax model may be created to give you and the doctor a preview of your proposed smile before treatment begins.

Once the design is approved, Dr. Thomas prepares the teeth and you will receive temporary restorations as part of the smile trial. When you and your doctor are satisfied with the shape, length, and appearance of the temporaries, the final porcelain veneers and/or crowns can be placed.