Cosmetic Dentistry in NYC
Cosmetic dentistry at Gause is built on a simple idea: your smile should look like the best version of your own teeth, not a generic upgrade. Our New York City practice serves adults and appropriate adolescent patients who want thoughtful recommendations and high-quality care. Dr. Alex Gause combines advanced digital planning with a highly selective range of materials and techniques to deliver results that hold up to close scrutiny.
You can begin with an in-office visit or schedule a virtual consultation to discuss your goals.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry covers any treatment focused on improving the appearance of your teeth and smile—color, shape, alignment, and proportion—while maintaining or improving oral health. At Gause, this is practiced as a genuinely digital discipline. CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing are used throughout the planning and fabrication process, and the practice intentionally does not use milling, favoring 3D-printed models and guides for a more precise, efficient workflow.
Cosmetic services at Gause include:
Dr. Gause’s cosmetic credentials go well beyond general practice. He’s a graduate of the Kois Center, one of the most respected continuing education institutes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and serves as a Dentsply Sirona Key Opinion Leader for SureSmile—meaning he’s recognized at a national level for his expertise with these exact technologies.
Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
A natural, not showy, result.
Because the practice uses only metal-free ceramics like e.max and zirconia, restorations have the same light-reflecting translucency as natural enamel—no dark shadowing at the gumline, no opacity that reads as artificial. The goal at every step is a result that looks like your teeth, only better.
Options that match your comfort level.
Prepless veneers preserve nearly all of your natural tooth structure for patients who want a conservative approach, while traditional veneers offer more dramatic reshaping when that’s the right fit. Neither is universally “better”—the right choice depends on your teeth, your goals, and Dr. Gause’s assessment of your case.
Digital precision from the first visit.
Digital scanning replaces uncomfortable putty impressions, and 3D printing allows for precise models, surgical guides, and bonding trays for composite veneers to be created in-office, shortening turnaround time and improving fit.
Confidence in professional-grade results.
KöR whitening delivers a level of brightness and consistency that over-the-counter strips and generic whitening treatments can’t match, with results tailored to your natural tooth shade and sensitivity level.
A cohesive, coordinated plan.
For patients considering multiple changes, having one doctor oversee the entire plan means each element is designed to work with the others, rather than being handled piecemeal by different providers.
Getting Started with Your Cosmetic Treatment in Our NYC Office
Your first visit begins with a conversation and a focused or comprehensive evaluation. We review what brought you in, what you hope to change, and any factors that may influence care.
After gathering the necessary records, Dr. Gause explains whether cosmetic dentistry is recommended and outlines reasonable alternatives. For complex treatment, planning may take place in phases so you can understand priorities and make decisions at a comfortable pace.
Before treatment, you will receive instructions specific to the procedure.
We use local anesthesia when needed and offer nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation for eligible patients. For appropriate IV sedation cases, Dr. Gause works with a dental anesthesiologist.
Recovery and maintenance vary, so we provide individualized guidance rather than generic promises.
Same-day appointments may be available, particularly for urgent concerns, but treatment timing depends on diagnosis and complexity.
About the Doctor
Specializing in dental implants and clear aligner treatment, Dr. Gause is a distinguished graduate of the Kois Center in Seattle, where he received advanced training in comprehensive oral rehabilitation. He is also a Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona SureSmile aligners and is a sought-after national lecturer on dental implantology and digital implant workflows.
Discover What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Do for Your Smile
Choose care designed around more than a quick fix. Contact Gause, NYC’s Premier Dentist, to learn how cosmetic dentistry may support your health, comfort, function, or confidence. Schedule a virtual consultation with Dr. Alex Gause today to start designing your smile.