Cosmetic Dentistry in Upper St. Clair, PA

Confidence Begins With a Beautiful Smile

Your smile makes a powerful first impression, influencing how others perceive you in both personal and professional settings. If chips, stains, gaps, or misalignment leave you hiding your smile or covering your mouth when you laugh, you’re missing opportunities to connect authentically with others. Modern cosmetic dentistry offers solutions that go beyond superficial improvements, creating natural-looking results that complement your unique features while boosting your self-confidence.

South Hills Dental Arts has perfected the art and science of smile transformation over 35 years of serving Pittsburgh communities. Our comprehensive cosmetic dentistry services, all available under one roof, eliminate the need for multiple specialists. Using Digital Smile Design technology, we can show you your exact results before treatment begins, ensuring your new smile exceeds your expectations while maintaining a natural appearance that suits your face and personality.

The Art of Smile Design

Creating a beautiful smile requires more than just white, straight teeth. True cosmetic excellence considers facial proportions, lip dynamics, gum contours, and your unique personality. Our Digital Smile Design process begins with 3D Vectra Facial Scanning and photogrammetry to capture your facial features from multiple angles. This technology allows us to design a smile that harmonizes with your overall appearance.

We analyze factors including the golden proportion in tooth size relationships, smile arc that follows your lower lip curve, tooth shade that complements your skin tone, and gum display for balanced aesthetics. Your input remains crucial throughout the design process. We’ll show you various options and adjust the digital design until you’re completely satisfied with the planned outcome.

Maintaining Your Brand-New Smile

Cosmetic dentistry represents an investment in yourself that pays dividends in confidence and quality of life. Protecting this investment requires proper maintenance. We’ll provide specific care instructions tailored to your treatments. However, general guidelines include maintaining excellent oral hygiene, scheduling regular professional cleanings, and avoiding habits that could damage your restorations.

Porcelain veneers and crowns resist staining but still require gentle care. Use non-abrasive toothpaste and soft-bristled brushes. If you grind your teeth, a custom night guard protects your cosmetic work. Regular touch-up whitening maintains brightness, while avoiding extremely hard foods prevents chips and cracks. With proper care, cosmetic restorations can maintain their beauty for many years.

Combining Function With Beauty

The best cosmetic dentistry enhances both function and appearance. Properly aligned teeth are easier to clean and experience less wear. Restored tooth structure prevents further damage. Even purely aesthetic treatments, like whitening, can motivate better oral hygiene habits. Our global approach ensures your cosmetic improvements support long-term oral health.

When planning cosmetic treatments, we consider how changes affect your bite, jaw joints, and overall oral function. Sometimes, addressing functional issues, such as TMJ disorders or worn teeth, is necessary before cosmetic work. This comprehensive approach ensures your beautiful new smile also works properly and lasts longer.

Begin Your Smile Journey With South Hills Dental Arts

Your dream smile is more achievable than you might think. At South Hills Dental Arts, we combine artistic vision with technical excellence to create smiles that look naturally beautiful and uniquely yours. Our free virtual consultations let you explore possibilities without pressure or commitment.

Don’t let another day pass hiding your smile from the world. Send us photos of your current smile along with your goals, and our treatment coordinators will provide a personalized video consultation outlining your options. Contact us today at (412) 668-5468 to schedule your cosmetic consultation and discover how we can help you smile with confidence, or fill out our contact form to learn more about our comprehensive approach to creating beautiful, healthy smiles throughout the Pittsburgh area.