Cosmetic dentistry is where clinical precision meets artistry. It is not about producing one standard idea of a perfect smile — it is about understanding the proportions of your face, the character of your natural teeth, and how you want to feel when you laugh without thinking about it. That philosophy shapes every cosmetic treatment plan we create at Parsons Smile Center, for patients across Queens, Manhattan, and the wider New York City area.
Whether you are repairing a single chipped tooth before a milestone event or planning a complete smile makeover, cosmetic treatment can be as conservative or as comprehensive as your goals require. Dr. Fady Salha, DMD walks you through each option — what it can achieve, how long it typically lasts, and how it fits your life — so you can decide with clarity rather than pressure.
Cosmetic dentistry treatments at Parsons Smile Center
Our cosmetic care covers the full range of modern aesthetic dentistry, tailored to the concerns we see most often in our Flushing and Midtown East offices:
- Porcelain veneers — thin, hand-finished ceramic shells that can reshape, brighten, and visually align the front surface of your smile.
- Composite bonding and contouring — a conservative, often single-visit approach to repairing chips, closing small gaps, and refining uneven edges.
- Professional teeth whitening — calibrated, dentist-supervised brightening that can lift stains more predictably than over-the-counter kits.
- Ceramic crowns and bridges — restorations that rebuild damaged or missing teeth while matching the translucency of natural enamel.
Many patients combine treatments — whitening before veneers, for example — so the finished result reads as one seamless smile. You can see the kinds of outcomes we plan for in our smile gallery of patient cases, shared with written consent.
What to expect, visit by visit
Your consultation. Every case begins with an unhurried conversation and a thorough exam. Dr. Salha listens to what you want to change, evaluates the health of your teeth and gums, and takes the photographs and records needed to plan precisely.
Design and preview. For veneers and smile makeovers, you review the proposed shape, shade, and proportions before any treatment begins — and refine them with Dr. Salha until the plan feels right.
Treatment visits. Depending on your plan, treatment may take one visit for bonding or whitening, or two to three visits for veneers and ceramic restorations while our lab crafts your final pieces. Comfort is monitored at every step.
The reveal and follow-up. Once your restorations are seated and polished, we check your bite, confirm you love the result, and schedule a short follow-up to make sure everything is settling in as planned.
Why patients choose Dr. Salha as their cosmetic dentist in NYC
Cosmetic results depend on judgment as much as technique. Dr. Salha earned his DMD from Boston University and serves as a clinical instructor at the NYU College of Dentistry, where he helps train the next generation of dentists — which means the methods used in your care reflect current, evidence-based practice, not habit. Patients also value having two convenient offices: one in Flushing, Queens and one in Midtown East, Manhattan, so appointments can fit around work, school, or family schedules.
Am I a candidate — and how do I protect my results?
Most adults with healthy teeth and gums can be candidates for cosmetic dentistry. If we find decay or gum inflammation during your exam, we treat that foundation first, because aesthetic work lasts longest on a healthy mouth. Afterward, caring for your new smile is simple: brush and floss daily, keep up with professional cleanings, avoid using your teeth as tools, and wear a night guard if you grind. With good care, bonding can last for years and porcelain work often lasts a decade or more.
Cosmetic dentistry FAQs
Will cosmetic treatment damage my natural teeth?
Modern cosmetic dentistry is designed to be conservative. Bonding and whitening typically require little to no removal of enamel, and veneer preparation is kept as minimal as the case allows. Dr. Salha will explain exactly what each option involves for your teeth before you commit to anything.
How long does a smile makeover take?
It depends on the treatments involved. Whitening or bonding may be completed in a single appointment, while veneer and crown cases usually span two to three visits over a few weeks. You will receive a clear timeline at your consultation.
How much does cosmetic dentistry cost in NYC?
Costs vary with the number of teeth treated and the materials chosen, so we provide a written, itemized plan before treatment begins. We accept debit and credit cards as well as CareCredit financing. The best first step is a consultation at our Flushing or Midtown East office, where you can discuss your goals with Dr. Salha directly.
