The desire for a bright, beautiful smile is often what brings patients through our door. However, at McLean Dental Loft, Dr. Ardalan Sanati, Dr. Shohreh Shahram, and our entire team approach cosmetic dentistry from a different starting point.
Great cosmetic dentistry starts with a healthy, properly functioning bite. Once this underlying structure, alignment, and oral health are addressed, appearance can take center stage.
Why Function Comes First
A smile that looks flawless but doesn't function well rarely stays that way for long. Veneers placed over an unstable bite can chip. Crowns placed without addressing gum health can fail prematurely. Whitening won't hold up if untreated decay or wear is left unaddressed.
Before recommending any cosmetic treatments, Dr. Sanati and Dr. Shahram evaluate how your teeth come together, how your jaw moves, and whether any underlying issues, like bruxism, misalignment, or gum disease, need to be treated first.
Building a Foundation for Lasting Results
Addressing function first doesn't mean aesthetics take a back seat. It means laying a foundation to ensure that your final results last. A veneer placed over a stable bite wears evenly. A crown placed on a healthy tooth and supported by healthy gums stays secure for several years. Whitening performed on healthy teeth produces longer-lasting results.
This approach also allows treatment plans to be more conservative. When function is prioritized first, patients need less invasive dentistry overall and retain more of their natural tooth structure long term.
What This Means for Your Smile
Our goal is to ensure your smile not only looks natural and beautiful, but also holds up to everyday biting, chewing, and speaking duties for years to come. This is why, if you're considering veneers, crowns, whitening, or a full smile makeover, expect your first visit with Dr. Sanati or Dr. Shahram to include a thorough evaluation of your bite, jaw function, and oral health, not just your teeth's appearance.
Ready to Explore Your Cosmetic Dentistry Options?
At McLean Dental Loft, cosmetic dentistry is never just skin-deep. Dr. Sanati and Dr. Shahram design every smile makeover on a foundation of function first, so your results are as durable as they are beautiful!
Contact our McLean office today to schedule a cosmetic consultation!