Cosmetic
Dentistry in Spokane, WA

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is focused on improving how your smile looks. It addresses the color, shape, size, spacing, and alignment of your teeth, and can help if your teeth are crooked, stained, chipped, damaged, or missing.

It overlaps with restorative dentistry, which focuses on repairing function and health, and a good plan often considers both. Dr. López can help you decide which approach fits your goals.

Seven Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist in Spokane

1. What training and experience do you have in cosmetic work specifically?

A dental license lets someone perform cosmetic procedures, but it doesn’t tell you how often they do them. Ask about continuing education in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, how many cases like yours they treat, and whether they’ll show you results and reviews from their own patients.

2. Will you show me a plan and the full cost before I commit?

Cosmetic treatment is often elective, so insurance may cover only part of it, or sometimes none of it. A trustworthy practice gives you a written plan with each step, the expected timeline, and the cost.

3. Do you explain every option, including the ones that cost less?

The right treatment fits your goals, your teeth, and your budget. Sometimes that’s veneers. Sometimes it’s whitening plus clear aligners, or a single bonded repair. A good dentist walks you through the pros and cons of each path and lets you decide. Patients tell us this is what they notice first at Summit: options explained plainly, without pressure. You can read their words on our reviews page.

4. What technology do you use to plan and deliver results?

Modern imaging and digital planning help a dentist design your smile accurately and set clear expectations. Ask what they use for diagnosis and treatment planning, and ask them to show you how it works. Our practice invests in current technology, which you can see on our technology page.

5. How will you protect my long-term dental health?

A beautiful smile built on unhealthy gums or a poor bite won’t last. Before cosmetic work begins, your dentist should evaluate decay, gum health, and how your teeth come together. If something needs attention first, they should say so. Because Summit is a full-service family, cosmetic, and restorative practice, we can address those underlying issues in one place and in the right order.

6. What are my payment and insurance options?

Ask which insurance plans the office works with, what your plan may cover, and whether payment plans are available. We accept most major plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Regence, Premera Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Guardian, and we offer flexible payment options. Details are on our financing and insurance page, and new patients can check our current specials.

7. Will I be comfortable during treatment?

If dental anxiety has kept you from the dentist, or a longer cosmetic visit feels daunting, ask what comfort options exist. Summit offers sedation dentistry for patients who want a calmer experience, and our team takes the time to explain each step as we go.

What a Good Cosmetic Consultation Looks Like

A good first visit feels like a conversation, not a sales pitch. You tell your dentist what bothers you about your smile and what you hope to change. They examine your teeth and gums, review your health history, and take the time to listen.

Then they lay out your options in plain language: what each treatment does, how long it takes, how long it typically lasts, and what it costs. You leave with a clear plan, your questions answered, and room to think it over.