Cosmetic Dentistry in NYC
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Whether you want brighter teeth, a more even smile, or a complete transformation, cosmetic dentistry can help you feel more confident in your appearance.
Gause Dentistry in New York City believes your smile should look like the best version of your natural teeth, not a generic upgrade. Dr. Alex Gause combines advanced digital technology, high-quality materials, and personalized treatment planning to create beautiful results that complement your unique features.
From subtle improvements with dental bonding and professional teeth whitening to porcelain veneers and complete smile makeovers, our cosmetic dentistry services are designed around your individual goals.
Schedule a consultation at our office or schedule a virtual consultation to discover what’s possible for your smile.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth and smile while supporting your overall oral health. Treatments can address concerns involving tooth color, shape, size, spacing, alignment, and proportions.
Whether you have a single chipped tooth or several cosmetic concerns, the right treatment can make a noticeable difference in your smile.
Cosmetic treatment at Gause Dentistry begins with understanding what you want to achieve. Dr. Gause evaluates your teeth, gums, bite, and facial features to recommend solutions that balance aesthetics with long-term function.
Our practice incorporates advanced technology, including digital impressions, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing, to support precise planning and personalized results.
Before & After Cases of Real Patients
Our Cosmetic Dentistry Services in New York City
Every smile is different, which is why we offer a comprehensive selection of cosmetic treatments. Some patients need only a small adjustment, while others benefit from combining several procedures.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Over time, coffee, tea, wine, aging, and everyday habits can leave teeth looking dull or discolored.
Our team at Gause Dentistry offers KöR Whitening professional teeth whitening, an advanced whitening system designed to address stubborn discoloration and brighten your natural smile. Unlike over-the-counter products, professional whitening allows treatment to be tailored to your individual needs and tooth sensitivity.
Teeth whitening can be an excellent standalone treatment or a finishing touch after other cosmetic enhancements.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are thin, custom-designed restorations bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to improve their appearance. If you are concerned about chips, gaps, discoloration, or unevenly shaped teeth, porcelain veneers may offer a beautiful solution.
Gause Dentistry offers both traditional and prepless veneers:
- Traditional Veneers: May require a small amount of enamel removal to accommodate the restoration and achieve the desired shape.
- Prepless Veneers: Require little to no tooth reduction in suitable cases, offering a more conservative option.
Dr. Gause carefully evaluates your teeth and cosmetic goals to determine which approach will provide the most natural-looking result.
Dental Bonding
Sometimes, a small cosmetic imperfection is all that stands between you and a smile you love.
Dental bonding is a versatile and conservative cosmetic treatment that uses tooth-colored composite resin to improve the shape, size, or appearance of individual teeth.
Bonding can address several common concerns, including:
- Small chips or cracks
- Minor gaps between teeth
- Uneven or irregular tooth edges
- Teeth that appear slightly shorter than neighboring teeth
- Areas of discoloration that may not respond well to whitening
During treatment, Dr. Gause carefully applies composite resin to the tooth, shapes it to blend with your natural enamel, and hardens it using a special curing light. The material is then polished for a smooth, natural-looking finish.
Many bonding treatments can be completed in a single appointment, making this an appealing option for patients seeking noticeable improvements without extensive dental work.
Ceramic Dental Crowns
When a tooth is significantly damaged, worn, or weakened, a dental crown can restore both its appearance and function.
Gause Dentistry offers metal-free ceramic crowns made from high-quality materials such as e.max and zirconia. These restorations are designed to closely resemble natural teeth while providing the strength needed for everyday chewing.
Ceramic crowns may also be incorporated into a larger cosmetic treatment plan when restoring damaged or uneven teeth.
We will evaluate the extent of tooth damage and your overall dental health to determine whether an inlay, onlay, filling, or crown is the most appropriate restoration.
Inlays and Onlays
Not every damaged tooth needs a full dental crown. When a tooth has more extensive damage than a traditional filling can predictably repair, dental inlays and onlays may offer a conservative alternative.
Inlays and onlays are custom-made restorations designed to repair areas of decay, wear, or structural damage while preserving healthy tooth structure. Although they serve similar purposes, there is an important difference:
- Dental inlays fit within the grooves of a tooth, between its raised chewing surfaces.
- Dental onlays extend over one or more of the tooth’s cusps, providing additional coverage and protection.
Inlays and onlays offer several benefits, including a precise fit, durable protection, and preservation of more natural tooth structure than a full crown may allow. These restorations can also be made from tooth-colored materials that blend naturally with surrounding enamel.
SureSmile® Clear Aligners
Straight teeth can make a significant difference in the overall balance of your smile.
For patients who want to correct crooked teeth, crowding, or spacing concerns without traditional braces, Gause Dentistry offers SureSmile® clear aligners. These removable, transparent aligners gradually guide teeth into improved positions using a personalized treatment plan.
Clear aligners may be recommended on their own or before veneers, bonding, or other cosmetic treatments to help create a more balanced foundation.
Botox and Gummy Smile Enhancements
The appearance of your smile involves more than your teeth. Your lips and surrounding facial muscles also influence how your smile looks.
For certain patients, Botox can help soften excessive upper lip movement that contributes to a gummy smile.
We also offer gum contouring and lip repositioning options for appropriate patients who want to reduce excessive gum exposure and improve smile proportions. Dr. Gause will evaluate the underlying cause of your concerns to recommend the most suitable approach.
Complete Smile Makeovers
If you have several cosmetic concerns, a smile makeover can combine multiple treatments into one coordinated plan.
Your personalized makeover might include whitening, veneers, bonding, clear aligners, ceramic crowns, or gum enhancements.
By considering the entire smile rather than individual teeth, Dr. Gause can create results that look balanced, natural, and uniquely yours.
Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry offers more than a brighter smile. Depending on the treatments you choose, benefits may include:
Improved Confidence:
Feel more comfortable smiling in photographs, conversations, and everyday interactions.
Natural-Looking Results:
Modern ceramics and composite materials can closely match the appearance of natural enamel.
Conservative Treatment Options:
Bonding, prepless veneers, and inlays or onlays help preserve healthy tooth structure when appropriate.
Better Smile Proportions:
Addressing uneven teeth, spacing, discoloration, or an imbalanced gumline can create a more balanced smile.
Improved Dental Function:
Certain restorative cosmetic procedures can also strengthen damaged teeth and support comfortable chewing.
Personalized Results:
Every treatment is planned around your goals, oral health, and individual facial features.
A patient’s perspective
Confidence in your smile
“Professionalism, kindness and care like we’ve never had elsewhere.”
Advanced Digital Technology for Beautiful Results
Technology plays an important role in delivering precise, personalized cosmetic care at Gause Dentistry.
Our digital approach includes intraoral scanning, CBCT imaging when clinically appropriate, and 3D printing for models, guides, and bonding trays.
Digital impressions eliminate the need for traditional putty impressions in many situations, creating a more comfortable experience while capturing detailed information about your teeth.
These technologies support careful treatment planning and help Dr. Gause coordinate multiple procedures when creating a comprehensive smile makeover.
Why Choose Gause Dentistry for Cosmetic Dentistry?
Creating a beautiful smile requires both clinical expertise and an artistic eye.
Dr. Alex Gause is a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center and is a Dentsply Sirona Key Opinion Leader for SureSmile® and implant dentistry. His advanced training, combined with our practice’s digital technology and commitment to high-quality materials, allows us to provide thoughtfully planned cosmetic treatment.
Whether you are considering a simple enhancement or a complete smile transformation, our focus remains on helping you achieve a healthy, natural-looking smile that feels like your own.
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.
Transform Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry
You deserve a smile that makes you feel confident without looking artificial.
Gause Dentistry offers personalized cosmetic solutions, from dental bonding and teeth whitening to porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays, and complete smile makeovers.
Discover what modern cosmetic dentistry can do for your smile. Schedule a consultation at our office or schedule a virtual consultation with Gause Dentistry today.