Smile Gallery

Before and after: cosmetic dentistry in Rocky Hill

Photographs make cosmetic dentistry easier to understand than any description. The cases in this gallery were treated at Connecticut Family Dental Group by Dr. Joseph S. Ciarcia and Dr. Dominic L. Fusco III, and they cover the range of problems patients most often want addressed: discoloration, chips and wear, gaps, crowding and missing teeth.

The treatments behind these results

• Porcelain veneers — thin custom shells bonded to the front of teeth to cover chips, gaps, worn edges and deep staining that whitening cannot lift.
• Professional whitening — in-office Zoom! treatment and take-home kits that lighten the natural tooth shade.
• Crowns and caps — full coverage for teeth that are cracked, heavily filled or badly worn.
• Bridges and dental implants — two different ways of replacing a missing tooth, each with its own trade-offs.
• Invisalign clear aligners — straightening crowded, gapped or rotated teeth without fixed metal brackets.

Reading before-and-after photographs honestly

Two mouths that look similar in a photograph can need completely different treatment. Enamel thickness, gum position, bite, and how much healthy tooth structure remains all change what is possible and what will last. The only way to know what applies to you is an examination.

Book a cosmetic consultation

Call (860) 756-5423 or request an appointment. The practice is at 88 New Britain Avenue, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, open Monday through Thursday.

Smile gallery questions

What treatments are shown in the smile gallery?

The cases here involve cosmetic and restorative dentistry - porcelain veneers, professional whitening, crowns, bridges, implant restorations and clear aligner treatment. Many results combine more than one of these.

Will my results look like the photographs?

Not identically. Every mouth starts from a different place: tooth position, enamel condition, gum health, bite and the amount of natural tooth remaining all change what is achievable. The photographs show what is possible, not what is guaranteed.

How long does a smile makeover take?

It depends on the treatment. Professional whitening can be completed in a single visit. Veneers usually take two or three appointments. Clear aligner treatment and implant work run over months rather than weeks because the mouth needs time between stages.

How do I find out which treatment suits me?

Book a consultation. The dentist will examine your teeth and gums, discuss what you would like to change, and explain the realistic options along with what each involves in time and cost. Call (860) 756-5423 to arrange it.