Cosmetic Dentistry

About LVI

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) is the world's premier post-graduate dental teaching center. At the 62,000 square foot training campus, LVI trains dentists to take into account your unique concerns, hopes and dreams to create the perfect smile for you!


More than 3,000 dentists worldwide have received post-graduate training at LVI. Most people do not know that advanced, comprehensive cosmetic dentistry is not taught in most dental schools. That is where LVI has stepped in to train dentists the latest cosmetic dentistry techniques.


LVI trains dentists in the most up to date clinical procedures. LVI educates, guides and supports dentists in the delivery of advanced cosmetic dentistry care.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

 

People notice a beautiful smile. There’s no doubt that a smile is your most important social bonding gesture. Your smile is the total center of expression and when it dazzles, you exude confidence, happiness and joy.
Today’s advanced cosmetic procedures can enhance your smile to it’s white, straight, beautiful best. Here is what cosmetic dentistry can do for you:

  • Close gaps between teeth
  • Whiten discolored or stained teeth
  • Repair chipped, broken or worn teeth
  • Reposition crowded teeth
  • Lengthen or shorten uneven teeth
  • Replace a missing tooth or teeth
  • Replace old metal fillings


Cosmetic dentistry covers a multitude of procedures that improves the beauty and health of your smile. 

 

 



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Am I a Candidate for Cosmetic Dentistry?

 

If you’re self-conscious about your smile or unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, you may be a candidate for cosmetic dentistry.


Ask yourself:


Do you ever smile with your mouth closed or hide your smile behind your hand to prevent others from seeing your teeth?


Does the appearance or color of your teeth embarrass you?


Do you avoid smiling because you do not want people to see your teeth?


Do you have old metal fillings in your back teeth?


If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be a candidate for cosmetic dentistry. In fact, anyone who is unhappy with the appearance of his or her smile is a candidate for cosmetic dentistry.


A smile makeover can change your life – make you look and feel younger, more attractive and more confident. Picture your Perfect LVI Smile.


 

What Are Some Treatment Options?

With today’s cosmetic dentistry procedures, it has never been easier to attain a beautiful, healthy smile…a smile that’s dazzling, white, straight and even. LVI trains dentists to take into account your unique concerns, hope and dreams to create the perfect smile for you.
Depending on what you want your smile to look like, a dentist trained at LVI will evaluate your smile and develop a treatment plan that matches your desires. Treatment options may include:

  • Smile Makeovers – veneers and/or crowns, bonding
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Smile Whitening
  • Tooth colored fillings/Metal-Free Dentistry (inlays/onlays)
  • Bridges and Crowns
  • Or many more options.


LVI trains dentists to take into account what is possible and what you want to create Your Picture Perfect LVI Smile.

How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Change Your Life?

If you’ve lived with what you perceive to be an imperfect smile, just imagine how a beautiful smile could change not only your appearance, but also your life. You will feel more attractive, successful, vibrant, energetic…


With an enhanced smile, you may experience a sense of self-confidence and self-esteem as you never have before. That confidence may carry over and impact your personal and professional life as well. An enhanced smile will not only make you look good on the outside, but also feel good about yourself on the inside.

 

LVI Trained Cosmetic Dentists
The Patient Experience


LVI trains dentists to deliver exceptional dental care that must be experienced to be believed. It is not a “typical” dental experience. Each dentist values their patients. They devote a considerable amount of time to you, listen to your concerns and desires, and get to know you. They consider it an honor and privilege and will do their best to treat you as a guest.

 

Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ


I don’t want anybody to know I’ve had my smile done. Will this look natural? 

While every case is unique, LVI trains techniques to help create the most natural smile possible. A style for your smile will be determined, taking into account your lifestyle, facial proportions, gender, age, complexion, hair and even eye color.


Most often, our patients hear questions like: “Have you changed your hair style?”, or “Have you lost weight?”. Their friends know something is different – they just don’t know what.
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How quickly will I be able to complete my treatment?

 

Most aesthetic procedures, from simple bonding to a complete smile makeover, can be completed in as little as one to three visits (but may vary depending on the complexity of each case). Our doctors are trained to work efficiently, keeping you in the office as little as possible.


For example, a smile makeover often involves placing veneers or crowns on the top 8-10 teeth. At the first appointment, you and the doctor would discuss what you want your smile to look like.


At the second appointment, the doctor would carefully prepare your teeth and place the temporaries. This appointment typically lasts 2-4 hours total.


At the final appointment, your new smile will be placed, polished and adjusted. Again, the appointment will take around 2-4 hours.


The total time from start to finish? Less than a month, and sooner if necessary. Soon you’ll be smiling with confidence!

 

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How will my temporaries look?

 

Often, the difference is so dramatic that you’ll feel like your new smile is already complete. However, temporaries are just that – temporary. They are not meant to replace natural teeth. It is important for you to come to the final restoration appointment when your dentist recommends.

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How long will my new smile last?

 

Today’s materials are actually stronger than natural teeth, and are far more resistant to wearing and breakage than your natural teeth. With regular checkups and care, your smile should last for many, many years.

 

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What kind of questions should I ask when looking for a new dentist?


Obviously, training and commitment to continuing education are of paramount importance. Just like medicine, dentistry changes significantly over the years, and your dentist must keep up.


Also, ask your LVI dentist how they would design your new smile. What is their protocol, and how will you know if you will like the smile before it becomes final? Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

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I’ve always been afraid of the dentist. How can I feel more comfortable?

 

LVI trains dentists techniques that will make your procedure surprisingly comfortable. By working quickly and using technologies such as lasers, they are able to be very conservative in your treatment, allowing you to heal more quickly.


Ask your dentist what they will do to make you feel more comfortable. 
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How will a new smile change my life?

 

It is not uncommon for the patients to cry with joy, hug their dentist, or even kiss them! Patients tell us they are filled with self confidence, they feel more outgoing, and they simply can’t stop smiling!


Shy patients are often transformed into social butterflies. Professionals tell us of greater career success. Older patients look and feel decades younger. Sounds impossible, but it’s true. Think about how a new or improved smile would change your life…

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Will my insurance pay for these procedures?

 

Unfortunately, most dental insurances have a maximum annual benefit of $1,000 to $2,000 dollars depending on your coverage. Since insurance companies are in business to make money, they allow only the least expensive possible treatment – not necessarily the treatment that is best for your dental health.


Most cosmetic treatment is considered elective and not covered by insurance. Your dentist will do everything possible to maximize your insurance benefit, but be prepared to pay for the treatment with alternate finances that your dentist can discuss with you.


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What are my payment options?

Most dentists take checks, credit cards, or offer payment plans as financing option. These financing plans allow you to stretch the payments for your new smile out over time, making the payment fit comfortably into your monthly budget. Ask your dentist how best to accomplish your treatment and financial goals.

 
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