Cosmetic Dentist Buford GA | Veneers, Whitening & Smile Makeovers

Ready to love your smile? Call 678-528-0772.  Your cosmetic consultation is complimentary, with no pressure and clear pricing.

A great smile changes how you show up. In photos, in meetings, at your daughter’s wedding. Most people don’t pick cosmetic dentistry because they want perfect teeth. They pick it because they’re tired of hiding their smile in pictures. At Smile Studio of Buford, Dr. Workman has spent years helping patients across Gwinnett, Hall, and Barrow County feel good about smiling again. Some come in for one veneer. Some come in for a full reset. We start with a relaxed, no-pressure conversation. 

Custom veneers, crowns, implants, and whitening in Buford, GA. Complimentary consultation, with IV sedation available.

What is cosmetic dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry is the part of dental care focused on how your smile looks. That covers the color, shape, size, alignment, and overall balance of your teeth. Most cosmetic work also helps your teeth work better. Replacing a missing tooth with an implant, for example, makes it easier to chew and protects the bone underneath. Fixing a chipped tooth with a veneer makes it less likely to crack more. So while the goal is often a better look, the result is usually healthier teeth too.

Procedures we offer at Smile Studio of Buford

Porcelain veneers

Veneers are thin, custom shells of porcelain that bond to the front of your teeth. They’re great for stains that won’t whiten, small chips, slight crookedness, or gaps. Most patients get between 4 and 10 veneers, depending on how much of their smile shows when they talk. Done well, they look completely natural. With good care, they last 10 to 15 years before they need replacing.

• Typical cost: $1,200 to $2,000 per tooth, depending on material and complexity.
• Visits: Usually 2 to 3 (consultation, prep, placement).
• Best for: Patients who want a noticeable smile upgrade in a few weeks, not months.

Crowns

A crown is a custom cap that covers the whole visible part of a tooth. We use porcelain and ceramic crowns that match the color and translucency of your real teeth, so they blend right in. Crowns are the standard fix for a tooth weakened by a large cavity, a root canal, or a crack. With proper care, a crown lasts 10 to 15 years on average, often longer.

• Typical cost: $1,200 to $1,600 per crown.
• Visits: 1 to 2 (we offer same-day crowns for most cases).
• Best for: Restoring a damaged or weakened tooth while keeping it looking natural.

Dental implants

A dental implant is a small titanium post that replaces the root of a missing tooth. Once it heals into the jawbone, we attach a custom crown on top. The result looks and works like a real tooth. Implants stop the bone loss that happens after a tooth comes out. They also don’t require grinding down neighboring teeth the way a bridge does. A dental implant lasts 25 years or more with normal care.

• Typical cost: $3,500 to $5,500 per implant (post, abutment, and crown together).
• Visits: 2 to 4 spread over 3 to 6 months (most of that is healing time, not chair time).
• Best for: Replacing one or more missing teeth with the most permanent option there is.

Teeth whitening

Professional whitening lifts years of stains from coffee, wine, tea, and plain aging. We offer in-office whitening (one visit, results that day) and take-home custom trays (gradual results over 2 to 3 weeks). Both use carbamide peroxide, the same active ingredient as store kits. Ours is just clinical strength, with custom-fitted trays that protect your gums. Learn more about teeth whitening.

• Typical cost: $350 to $650.
• Visits: 1 for in-office, or 1 fitting visit then home use.
• Best for: Patients with healthy teeth who want a brighter smile fast.

Full mouth reconstruction

For patients dealing with major tooth loss, heavy wear, or several damaged teeth, a full mouth reconstruction rebuilds your smile from the ground up. It combines several treatments (often crowns, veneers, implants, and sometimes orthodontics) into one coordinated plan. The process usually takes 4 to 12 months. IV sedation is available, so longer appointments stay comfortable.

• Typical cost: Varies widely, $15,000 to $60,000+ depending on scope.
• Visits: Multiple, spread over several months.
• Best for: Patients ready to fully restore both function and appearance.

What makes us different in Buford

Complimentary cosmetic consultation

Most cosmetic practices charge for the first consultation. We don’t. Come in, meet Dr. Workman, and talk through what bothers you about your smile and what you’d like to change. You’ll leave with a clear plan and clear pricing. No deposit, no pressure.

IV sedation in-house

If you’re doing veneers across several teeth, a full mouth reconstruction, or implant placement, IV sedation lets us finish more work in fewer visits while you stay comfortable. Most general dental practices in Buford don’t offer this in-house. We do.

Digital smile preview

For larger cosmetic cases, we use digital imaging to show you a preview of your final result before any work starts. You see what your smile will look like, then you decide.

One office, every treatment

You won’t get sent to an oral surgeon across town, a periodontist next week, and a lab somewhere else. We handle veneers, crowns, implants, whitening, and full mouth work all under one roof. Same dentist, start to finish.

What does the cosmetic dentistry process look like?

Visit 1: Consultation (complimentary). Dr. Workman checks your teeth and gums, asks what you want to change, looks over recent X-rays if you have them, and walks you through your options. You’ll leave with a treatment plan and pricing.

Visit 2: Planning. For larger cases, we take detailed impressions or digital scans and design your new smile. For smaller cases, like whitening or a single crown, we may go straight to treatment.

Visit 3 and beyond: Treatment. Depending on what you’re having done, this is one visit (in-office whitening, same-day crown) or several visits spread over weeks or months. We’ll always tell you upfront how many visits to expect.

Follow-up. A short visit a week or two later to check how everything is settling and answer any questions. After that, we just see you for normal cleanings.

Typical cosmetic dentistry pricing in Buford

Here’s a quick summary of what to expect. All prices are estimates and depend on your specific case and insurance.

• Cosmetic consultation: Complimentary
• Professional whitening (in-office): $450 to $650
• Take-home whitening trays: $350 to $450
• Composite bonding (per tooth): $300 to $600
• Porcelain veneer (per tooth): $1,200 to $2,000
• Same-day crown: $1,200 to $1,600
• Dental implant (post, abutment, crown): $3,500 to $5,500
• Full mouth reconstruction: $15,000 to $60,000+

We accept most major insurance plans (Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, United Healthcare, Humana, Guardian, BlueCross BlueShield). Insurance often covers part of restorative work like crowns and implants. For purely cosmetic work like veneers or whitening, we offer monthly payment plans through Cherry and CareCredit, plus in-house payment options.

Pay over time with Cherry.  Most patients qualify for monthly payment plans with 0% APR options, no hard credit check, and a quick application that takes about 60 seconds. Great for veneers, implants, and full smile makeovers. Check your rate with Cherry before your visit, or we’ll walk you through it at your consultation.

Patient stories (coming soon)

We’re collecting permission and putting together short video stories from real Buford patients who’ve finished cosmetic work with us. Want to be featured? Just ask at your next visit, or send us a note.

Until then, you can read what patients are saying on our Google Business Profile or browse our online reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Is cosmetic dentistry covered by insurance?

Most purely cosmetic work, like veneers and whitening, isn’t covered. Restorative work that also looks better, like crowns and implants, often is, either partly or fully. We check your exact benefits before we start, so you won’t get any surprises.

How long do veneers last?

Porcelain veneers usually last 10 to 15 years before they need replacing. Good brushing and flossing helps. So does wearing a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and not biting hard stuff like pens or ice.

Are veneers permanent?

The process is permanent because we remove a thin layer of enamel to bond the veneer on. The veneers themselves will need replacing someday. But once you have them, those teeth will always need some kind of covering.

How white can my teeth get?

Professional whitening can lift your teeth 5 to 10 shades. It depends on your starting color and what caused the staining. For deep or older stains that won’t budge, veneers may be a better fit.

Do you offer financing for cosmetic work?

Yes. We partner with Cherry for monthly payment plans with 0% APR options and no hard credit check. We also accept CareCredit and offer in-house payment options. You can check your Cherry rate in about 60 seconds before your visit, or we’ll walk you through everything at your consultation.

Can I preview what my new smile will look like?

For larger cosmetic cases, yes. We use digital imaging to show you a preview of your projected result before any treatment starts. You see it first, then you decide.

Is there an age limit for cosmetic dentistry?

Not really. We’ve treated teens, mostly bonding for sports chips, all the way up to patients in their 80s. The right treatment comes down to your goals and your current oral health.

Will my new smile look natural?

Yes. Today’s porcelain closely mimics the color, translucency, and light-reflecting quality of natural enamel. Dr. Workman shapes each one to fit your face, lips, and other teeth. Most patients say friends notice something looks better but can’t tell exactly what changed.

How long do I need to be off work for a smile makeover?

Most patients schedule veneer or crown placement on a Thursday or Friday and feel completely normal by Monday. There’s no real downtime. For an implant, expect a quiet weekend, but you won’t miss a full week of work.

Do you offer sedation for cosmetic appointments?

Yes. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation. IV sedation is especially helpful for multi-tooth veneer placement or implant surgery, so longer visits stay comfortable.

Schedule your complimentary cosmetic consultation

Call us at 678-528-0772 or book online. Bring photos of smiles you like, or just come in and talk through what you want to change. We’ll take it from there.

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