Cosmetic Dentist in Port St. Lucie, FL
Our cosmetic dentist in Port St. Lucie can repair teeth that are chipped, stained, worn or uneven. Whether your last checkup was one year ago or ten, you are welcome here. After a full exam, we explain your options and give you the cost in writing before any work begins. A small chip can often be fixed in one visit, while straightening or an implant takes a few months. We are open 24/7, so you can come in after a late shift or on a Sunday morning.
The basics
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
At our Port St. Lucie office, cosmetic dentistry means fixing the things that make you unhappy with your smile. We can change the color, shape, size or position of your teeth and close gaps between them. Common treatments include teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, crowns, clear aligners and implants. Many of these also make it easier to bite and chew. For example, a crown on a worn-down tooth makes it look better and makes it strong enough to chew on again.
What to expect
What Does Cosmetic Dentistry Involve?
Every cosmetic treatment begins with a regular dental exam. Whitening, veneers and crowns only last on healthy teeth and gums, so we check for decay or gum problems first. A typical first visit goes like this:
- First, you point out what you’d like to look different.
- We check your teeth and gums, and take scans or X-rays if needed.
- We go over your options, including the less expensive ones, and what each one involves.
- You get a written treatment plan showing the cost and how many visits it will take.
- You take the plan home and decide when you’re ready.
Some treatments, like whitening and bonding usually take one or two visits, and veneers take two. Implants and straightening take a few months. If you want your new smile ready for a wedding or another big event, let us know the date and we’ll schedule your treatment around it.
Treatments
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures We Offer in Port St. Lucie
Teeth Whitening
Whitening brightens natural teeth that have yellowed from coffee, tea, red wine, smoking or simply getting older. We offer in-office whitening, or we can make custom trays for you to use at home. The American Dental Association says you should talk to your dentist before any whitening treatment. Whitening does not change the color of crowns, veneers, bonding or tooth colored fillings, so we usually whiten first and match any new work to your brighter shade.
Dental Bonding
Bonding uses tooth colored resin to fix chips, fill small gaps and cover stains. We sculpt the resin right on the tooth, then set it hard with a curing light, usually in a single appointment. Bonding lasts about 3 to 10 years, and it stains more easily than porcelain.
Porcelain Veneers
Think of a porcelain veneer as a slim, made-to-measure facing that’s glued to the front of one tooth. It lets us correct a tooth’s shade, outline or length when whitening or bonding can’t. At our Port St. Lucie office, the process takes two appointments. At the first, we remove a fine layer of enamel and take a digital scan. When you come back, your new veneers go on and are bonded in place. Because that enamel doesn’t grow back, the tooth will need a veneer from then on. Brush, floss and keep your checkups, and you can expect 10 to 15 years from them.
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Same Day Dental Crowns
A crown covers the whole tooth. It is the right choice when a tooth is cracked, worn down or heavily filled. We make crowns in our office, so most patients leave with the final crown the same day instead of waiting two weeks with a temporary one.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are thin plastic trays that slowly move crooked or gapped teeth into place. You take them out to eat and brush. Once your teeth are straight, they’re easier to keep clean and less likely to wear unevenly.
Dental Implants
An implant fills the space left by a lost tooth, starting with a new root in the jawbone. It can support a single crown, a bridge or a full denture that no longer slips. We place and restore implants in our own office, so you won’t need to see a second dentist.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Old silver fillings can make teeth look gray. Tooth colored fillings match your natural teeth and are used for new cavities and to replace old metal fillings.
Smile Makeover
A smile makeover puts several of these treatments together under one plan. For example, we might whiten your teeth first, then add bonding or veneers to the front teeth and a crown on a worn back tooth.
Benefits
Cosmetic Dentistry Benefits
- A smile you don’t hide. Many people stop smiling in photos because of one chipped or dark tooth. Fixing that tooth can change it.
- Better chewing. Crowns and implants rebuild worn, broken or missing teeth so you can eat what you like.
- Easier cleaning. Straight teeth and smooth new surfaces are easier to brush and floss, so less plaque builds up.
- Less wear later. Fixing a bad bite or a broken edge can stop small damage from becoming bigger damage.
- Long lasting results. Looked after properly, porcelain veneers and crowns can keep going for a decade or longer.
Cost
How Much Does Cosmetic Dentistry Cost in Port St. Lucie?
Two patients rarely pay the same amount. What you end up paying comes down to the treatment you pick, how many teeth are involved, the material and any fixes needed beforehand. The averages below give you a rough idea.
| Treatment | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Teeth whitening (in office) | About $650 (usually $300 to $1,000) |
| Dental bonding, per tooth | Usually $300 to $600 |
| Composite (resin) veneer, per tooth | Usually $250 to $1,500 |
| Porcelain veneer, per tooth | About $1,854 (usually $525 to $3,040) |
| Dental crown | About $1,372 (usually $1,050 to $2,335) |
| Single dental implant | About $4,515 (usually $3,765 to $5,745) |
These are average prices from national and Florida cost reports, not our prices. After your exam, we’ll give you a written estimate based on your own teeth.
How Much Are Veneers in Florida?
A 2026 cost report puts the average price of a porcelain veneer in Florida at about $1,854 per tooth, with most prices between $525 and $3,040. Across the US, the American Dental Association gives a range of $925 to $2,500 per tooth, as reported by Colgate. Most people get six to eight veneers on the upper front teeth, since those are the ones that show when you smile. If only one tooth is dark or chipped, a single veneer, or two, can be enough.
Insurance and Medicare
Does Insurance Cover Cosmetic Dentistry?
Usually not. Most dental insurance plans treat whitening and veneers as cosmetic and don’t pay for them. Coverage is more likely when there’s a real problem to fix, such as a broken tooth that needs a crown or a chip or cavity repaired with bonding.
Medicare covers even less. Medicare.gov lists routine cleanings, fillings, pulled teeth, dentures and implants among the things Original Medicare generally won’t pay for. Some Medicare Advantage plans add dental coverage, but most put a yearly ceiling on it, often $1,000 or less, according to KFF.
We do not bill insurance plans. Before we start anything, you’ll have the total in writing.
Compare your options
Veneers vs. Crowns vs. Bonding: Which Is Right for You?
All three can fix chipped, stained or misshapen teeth. The right choice depends on how much damage there is and how long you want the result to last. Here’s a quick side-by-side:
| Bonding | Porcelain veneers | Crowns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small chips and gaps | Sound front teeth that need a different shade or outline | Cracked, weak or heavily filled teeth |
| Visits | Usually 1 | Usually 2 | 1 (we make crowns the same day) |
| How much tooth is removed | Little or none | A thin layer from the front | More, because the crown covers the whole tooth |
| How long it lasts | 3 to 10 years | 10 to 15 years | 5 to 15 years, often longer with good care |
| Typical price | $300 to $600 per tooth | About $1,854 per tooth | About $1,372 per tooth |
Veneers
Are Veneers Worth It?
Veneers are a good choice when your teeth are healthy but whitening, bonding or straightening can’t give you the color or shape you want. If a cheaper option can get you the same result, veneers usually aren’t worth the extra cost, especially since they’re permanent. Slightly yellow or uneven teeth can often be fixed with whitening and a little bonding, no veneers needed. After your exam, we’ll tell you whether veneers make sense for you or a simpler option will work.
Choosing a dentist
How to Find the Best Cosmetic Dentist in Port St. Lucie
Online reviews are a good place to start. When you visit, look for a dentist who:
- Checks your teeth and gums before suggesting any treatment.
- Suggests simpler options first, like whitening or bonding, when they’ll work.
- Shows you what the result could look like before final work.
- Puts the full price on paper before you commit.
- Welcomes a second opinion and answers questions without pressure.
Be careful if an office offers you a treatment plan and a payment plan before anyone has properly examined your teeth.
Open 24/7
Open 24/7 for Cosmetic and Emergency Dental Care
If you chip a front tooth on a Saturday night, you don’t have to wait until Monday to get it fixed. We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Sundays and holidays. A small chip can often be repaired with bonding in about an hour, and a bigger break may be fixed with a same-day crown. Our hours also make it easier to fit in cosmetic visits if you work shifts or can’t take time off during the week.
Location
Cosmetic Dentistry Near You in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Our office is at 388 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. From Florida’s Turnpike, take Exit 142 (Port St. Lucie Blvd). We’re also close to Bayshore Blvd. Many of our patients come from Tradition, St. Lucie West, Torino and the Bayshore area, and some drive in from Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach and Palm City.
Since we’re open around the clock, you can come in whenever it suits you, whether that’s after a late class at the IRSC Pruitt Campus or after school pickup at Bayshore Elementary. If you’re in town for the winter or for Mets spring training at Clover Park, we can finish your treatment before you head back north.
Your Dentist in Port St. Lucie, Florida
We do a lot more than cosmetic work. Our team handles cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, implants and teeth straightening, so your whole family can use one dental office. If you just moved to Port St. Lucie and need a new dentist, we can request your records and X-rays from your previous office.
Reviews
Why People Love Us
We’re rated 4.9 stars from 689 Google reviews. Here’s what a few patients say about their Port Saint Lucie dentist.
★★★★★
This is the absolute best dental office ever. The staff is awesome. The doctors are awesome. Clean, professional, friendly and fast. I’ve had extensive work done here and now both my kids go as well. I wouldn’t send them anywhere else.
Maria G.
★★★★★
Best dentist I have ever been to. They always make sure your comfortable and take care of you! I have been offered water, protein shakes, pillow and blanket every time I go there.
Jamie B.
★★★★★
I always have a good experience here. I have referred all of my co workers and my boyfriend here
Rachel J.
★★★★★
I just started my braces journey here. The whole staff has been awesome.
Ana
★★★★★
I needed a tooth extraction and Dr, shwartz was gentle and caring as was his Assistant. I also have gone for cleaning and consult and treated very well
Robin M.
★★★★★
My surgery and care were top notch. Everyone was friendly, efficient and helpful. I got excellent care and recommend this dental practice to all.
Donna G.
Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation Now
Call (772) [000-0000] or book online, any day and any hour. We’ll look at your smile, explain your choices and give you the cost in writing before anything starts.