SMILE 360

The cost of cosmetic dental care depends on which procedures are selected. For example, teeth whitening will cost less than a more extensive treatment such as a smile makeover. We are upfront about all our dental costs and will provide you with an estimate during your consultation so you know exactly what to expect. Our Austin office offers financing options for Invisalign to help make treatment more affordable. Cosmetic treatments are usually not covered by insurance, but treatments with restorative benefits may qualify for coverage. Our staff is happy to answer any dentistry questions you have to ensure you get the most out of your insurance.

Cosmetic Dentistry can address: Chips Cracks Misalignment Gaps Discoloration Misshapen Teeth

Cosmetic dentistry can provide: Boosted Confidence Increased Opportunity Improved Oral Health

As a non-surgical therapy, the Vivos System involves very little chance of an adverse outcome. Because your devices will be designed by Austin's Dr. Ip and the experts at Vivos, you can trust that they will precisely address the cause of your OSA. The health risks of not treating your sleep disorder are far more serious than the risks of this non-invasive solution.

Your devices will be designed based on highly detailed scans of your bite, so they should fit snugly and comfortably over your teeth. Within a few weeks, most patients get used to wearing the appliances at night and don't give them a second thought. Of course, if you ever need to make adjustments to your appliance, you can visit our Austin office.

More than 17,000 patients have improved their airway health through the Vivos System.

The benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy include: Better sleep quality Decreased snoring Improved focus during the day Elevated mood Better sleep for your bed partner and family members

Oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. This means you are suffering anywhere from five to 30 episodes in which you stop breathing per night. Central sleep apnea (CSA), a much rarer form of the condition, is caused by lapses in neurological activity. If you have central sleep apnea, you will require a different approach to treatment than an oral appliance.

A CPAP machine refers to a popular treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea. The device consists of a base unit and a mask worn over the nose and/or mouth. The CPAP machine pushes air through the mask and promotes continuous positive airway pressure while a patient sleeps. Oral appliances can treat obstructive sleep apnea effectively without full reliance on a CPAP machine. We can go over your treatment options during the consultation process at our office in Austin, TX.

Sleep apnea is more than just loud or heavy snoring. Sleep apnea refers to the involuntary, repetitive interruption of breathing during sleep. When these interruptions occur, you may struggle to breathe or stop breathing for up to a full minute. During these periods, you will shift into a lighter stage of sleep to regain your breath, significantly disrupting a full night's rest.

Veneers don't last forever. However, by taking proper care of your smile, your veneers could last between 10 and 20 years. In addition to maintaining excellent oral hygiene, you should take care to never use your veneers to bite into especially hard or sticky foods, open packages, or chew on objects like pen caps or fingernails.

Veneers are highly stain-resistant, but it's important to remember that your natural teeth are not. The best way to maintain your results is to remain conscious of foods and drinks that could stain surrounding teeth and cause your smile to look inconsistent. When you indulge in coffee, tea, tomato sauce, and other deeply pigmented foods and drinks, take a minute to brush or at least rinse your mouth with water afterward.

It all depends on your specific needs. If you have a tooth that is severely misshapen, has very little enamel, or is significantly damaged, a crown is likely the best way to achieve an aesthetic enhancement. Retaining healthy natural dental tissue is always the priority in dentistry, so if your dental imperfections are subtle, a veneer may be a better solution. Dr. Ip will carefully examine your smile and take note of your goals to recommend the best solution for your needs.

Although it's true that veneers and bonding serve the same purpose, veneers are a more premium solution with unique benefits. If a tooth needs significant coverage for an issue such as an intrinsic stain, covering the entire front surface with a veneer will look more natural than bonding and will last longer. However, because they are a more significant investment than bonding, many patients choose to receive bonding in order to decide if they would like to eventually upgrade to veneers.

Dr. Ip uses top-quality porcelain to create dental veneers that blend into your surrounding teeth, giving you a natural-looking smile upgrade. Veneers can be used to conceal stains, minor cases of misalignment, and chips or cracks all at once. They are stain-resistant and carefully designed to last several years before they need to be replaced.

Invisalign® costs around $5,000 depending on your case. At Smile 360 in Austin, you can expect the cost of treatment, including your complete set of aligners, to be around $5,000. The cost varies from patient to patient, and insurance often covers at least a portion of the treatment. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of a beautiful smile. To minimize out-of-pocket expenses, we offer in-house, zero-percent financing options. To get a custom price quote and learn more about your payment options, contact our practice online. You can also reach our office in Austin by phone.

Dr. Ip can examine your smile and determine whether this treatment is right for you during a consultation at our Austin dental office. Generally aligners can be used to straighten the teeth of patients with an underbite, crossbite, overbite, gapped teeth, open bite, and crowded teeth.

Yes! Invisalign® has helped over 10 million people, including more than 2.6 million teens, achieve straighter smiles. Although braces are sometimes a better choice for patients with severe malocclusion, Invisalign® can most likely work for you. If this is not the case, Dr. Ip can refer you to a trusted orthodontist whom our Austin, TX, dental office has worked with for over a decade.

Yes, a straighter smile is possible in just one year with PROPEL. During each regularly scheduled orthodontic appointment, Dr. Ip will treat the jawbone with PROPEL—a simple, three-step approach designed to speed up your orthodontic treatment. First, he will evaluate the treatment area. Then, he will thoroughly clean the site. Next, he will numb the area and create micro-osteoperforations, or tiny pinholes. By gently creating a series of tiny pinholes in the jawbone, our dentist can trigger a natural inflammatory response that accelerates the rate of tooth movement by over 60 percent.