Updated in August 2025
One of your dentist's top priorities is to help you maintain oral health by diagnosing and treating issues threatening, now or in the future, the strength and function of your teeth, gums, and jawbone. No surprise there.
Of course, dentistry does have one other significant objective: aesthetics. From elevating your smile to its beaming best to ensuring optimal alignment and symmetry, this is where cosmetic dentistry works its magic!
What Exactly Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
In the universal pursuit of bright, gleaming, million-dollar smiles, many of us require a helping hand. Between diet, tobacco use, traumatic damage, aging, and simple genetics, the need for cosmetic dentistry has no shortage of sources.
Cosmetic dentistry comprises several treatments and procedures meant to enhance the appearance of a person’s teeth and gums. It’s worth noting that, while some procedures within cosmetic dentistry are, in fact, purely cosmetic, many contribute just as much to dental and periodontal health and bite integrity, which proves that restorative and cosmetic dentistry go hand-in-hand.
What Treatments Make Up Cosmetic Dentistry?
A common question we get from patients is whether a particular procedure or treatment falls within the “cosmetic dentistry” category. Here are a few that definitely do!
- Dental bonding — A non-invasive treatment in which tooth-colored resin is used to restore the natural shape and color of mildly chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth.
- Dental veneers — Thin, custom-made shells (usually porcelain or composite resin) that are bonded to discolored or misshapen teeth to enhance visual appeal.
- Dental crowns — Custom-made, protective, porcelain or metal (or both) caps that restore shape, appearance, and strength to damaged or decayed teeth or serve as long-term tooth replacements atop dental implants.
- Gum contouring — The removal of excess tissue to create a more even gumline and symmetrical smile.
- Invisalign® clear aligners — An alternative to traditional metal braces that uses sets of clear mouthpiece-like aligners to gradually move teeth into alignment.
- Professional teeth whitening — The use of light-activated or chemical whitening agents to eliminate dental stains and discoloration.
Whether your smile just needs a boost or a complete transformation, we've got you covered! If you're living with several smile concerns, Dr. Linty may recommend full mouth reconstruction. A full mouth reconstruction treatment plan may combine several treatment procedures to create the smile you've always wanted. Often, we can even phase your full mouth treatment so it's easier to fit into your budget and schedule.
Digital Smile Design (DSD) with Your Cosmetic Dentist in Centerville
At Ohio Holistic Dental Center, our goal is to help you achieve the most beautiful and healthy version of your smile. That's why Dr. Linty uses DSD to create a personalized cosmetic treatment plan for your smile that allows you to see and envision what your finished smile will look like before we ever start any treatment. This ensures that your goals and vision for your smile will be achieved when we finish cosmetic dentistry. It also allows you to be an integral part of the collaboration with Dr. Linty.
DSD helps us achieve the most positive outcomes for our patients.
Finding the Best in Cosmetic Dentistry in Centerville, OH
If you’re in Centerville and want to learn more about how cosmetic dentistry can elevate your smile, bite, and oral health to their optimal best, contact Dr. Linty John-Varghese and the friendly and caring Ohio Holistic Dental Center team at (937) 428-2288 to schedule a consultation!