Chips, stains, and gaps are usually the first things you notice about your own smile, even when no one else does. At Roman Dental, we design custom veneers and offer teeth whitening for a brighter, more natural-looking smile, right here in West Houston.
At Roman Dental, cosmetic dentistry starts with a plan built around your smile, not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Dr. Roman Kotlarek, DDS, a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, works with a team of dental ceramists and modern imaging technology to plan every case.Â
Veneers are matched to your natural tooth shape, shade, and texture instead of a generic mold, so the results look like your smile, just healthier and brighter. From hand-finished porcelain veneers to whitening, bonding, gum recontouring, and full smile makeovers, every treatment starts with what you want to change.
We built our cosmetic dentistry practice around three things: skill, technology, and attention to detail. Here’s what that means for your smile.”
Dr. Kotlarek hand-finishes every veneer with a team of dental ceramists, matching each one to your natural tooth shape, shade, and texture so results look natural, not overdone.
Dr. Roman Kotlarek, DDS, is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, credentials earned through advanced training beyond dental school.
Our hygienists and ceramists work alongside Dr. Kotlarek on every case, from shade-matching to fit, so small details don’t get missed.
Cosmetic dentistry is a set of treatments that improve the appearance of your teeth and smile, from fixing chips and stains to closing gaps and reshaping your gumline. At Roman Dental, we offer cosmetic treatments in our West Houston dental clinic.
Dental veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells placed over the front of one or more teeth to cover discoloration, chips, gaps, or minor misalignment. They’re made from either translucent feldspathic porcelain for a natural look or durable zirconia for added strength, and Dr. Kotlarek hand-finishes each one to match your tooth’s shape and texture instead of using a pre-made mold.Â
If you’re also dealing with a cavity or an old metal filling, our metal-free restorations take that same natural-looking approach.
Metal-free dental restorations use tooth-colored composite or ceramic instead of the silver and mercury fillings of the past. At Roman Dental, we use these natural-looking materials to fill cavities and support teeth, so restorations protect your teeth for years without standing out to anyone else.
Cosmetic dental bonding is a quick, non-invasive treatment that repairs chipped or gapped teeth using composite resin, the same material used to fill cavities. Dr. Kotlarek sculpts the resin to match the missing tooth structure and bonds it directly to the enamel, so you can use the repaired tooth normally right away.
Roman Dental offers both in-office and take-home teeth whitening using professional-grade ingredients that won’t damage your teeth or cause sensitivity. Take-home kits typically show results within a week, while in-office treatment can brighten your smile up to eight shades in a single hour-long visit.
Gum recontouring, also called crown lengthening, removes excess gum tissue covering your tooth structure to balance the ratio of gum to tooth in a smile. Dr. Kotlarek uses this procedure to redefine the frame of your smile so it looks more symmetrical and even, especially if you feel your smile shows too much gum.
A smile makeover combines two or more cosmetic or restorative treatments, such as veneers, whitening, or bonding, into one custom-tailored plan. Dr. Kotlarek and our team build that plan around your smile goals, budget, and timeline, so multiple imperfections are addressed together rather than one at a time.
Veneers typically cost $900 to $2,500 per tooth for porcelain or $800 to $1,100 for composite, depending on the material and how many teeth you’re treating. At Roman Dental in West Houston, we prepare a custom quote after your consultation, as pricing varies by material and case complexity.
Porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 20 years with proper care, while composite veneers last 5 to 7 years. Porcelain resists stains and wear better, and routine checkups at our West Houston office help catch any issues early so your veneers last as long as possible.
Dental insurance plans classify veneers and teeth whitening as elective cosmetic procedures, so they don’t cover the cost, though some plans cover a portion of the cost of dental bonding when it repairs a chipped or broken tooth rather than purely for appearance. Contact Roman Dental in West Houston, and we can check your specific plan’s coverage before you commit to treatment.
Recovery after gum recontouring at our West Houston office generally takes one to two weeks for the gum tissue to heal, with most discomfort managed by over-the-counter pain relievers. Dr. Kotlarek numbs the area with local anesthesia during the procedure, so you shouldn’t feel pain while it’s being done.
The timeline for a smile makeover depends on which treatments you combine. Simpler plans built around bonding or whitening can wrap up in a few weeks, while ones that include veneers or gum recontouring often take a few months from consultation to final results, since lab-made veneers alone take two to four weeks to fabricate.
Dental bonding uses composite resin sculpted directly onto your tooth in a single visit, while veneers are thin porcelain or zirconia shells custom-made and bonded over your tooth, usually over two to three visits. At our West Houston practice, bonding costs less and requires no lab work, but veneers last longer, 10 to 20 years versus 3 to 10 years for bonding, and resist stains better, making them a better fit for larger or more visible repairs.
Teeth whitening at our West Houston practice uses professional-grade ingredients formulated to minimize sensitivity, and Dr. Kotlarek can adjust the concentration or timing for patients with sensitive teeth. If you already deal with sensitivity, mention it during your consultation so we can recommend the gentlest option, a take-home kit or an in-office treatment.
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