Cosmetic Dentistry

Sometimes the simplest things in life can be taken for granted until we lose them.  A smile is one of those invaluable treasures. There is nothing more revealing about your external facade that genuinely shows how you feel than your smile. However, the value of a smile is often underestimated. It sometimes isn’t until after a smile enhancement is completed; that a patient begins to appreciate how other people may have perceived their sense of well being and self esteem. In a recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, virtually all Americans (99.7%) believe that a smile is an important social asset and ¾ of adults feel that an unattractive smile can hinder a person’s chances for career success. You are in great hands. Dr. Finlay has been perennially voted the Best Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist in the Greater Annapolis Area. 

Smile enhancement can range across the board from simple smile whitening to a complete smile makeover. Disfigurement can be due to dental disease, trauma or congenital conditions. Regardless of the extent of these conditions, the impact of a smile on someone’s life can be as significant to the individual as to those around them. Enhancing someone’s smile can enhance their life. Visit our before and after gallery and read the comments of how Dr. Finlay’s talents have affected the lives of so many of our patients. This is a powerfully rewarding experience as a health care provider.  Patients sometimes openly share with you, how debilitating the effect that an unattractive smile has had on their life, and the positive change they have experienced.  This is the thrill that feeds Dr. Finlay’s passion for cosmetic dentistry.

One of the key points of cosmetic dentistry is not just making teeth look pretty but, more importantly, to enhance the form, function and health of the mouth. As a lead faculty with the Dawson Academy, Dr. Finlay teaches these concepts of evidence based treatment to other dentists across the country. The Ancient Greeks have taught us centuries ago that esthetics are no more than a mirror of the relative and perceived health of a biological system. It is only when the parameters of form, function and health are met that the results in cosmetic dentistry are truly beautiful and durable.

When considering a smile enhancement the first step is to put yourself in the hands of a trusted, experienced, trained and proven cosmetic dentist that can predictably maximize the results you desire. The gold standard in measuring the skills of a cosmetic dentist is the Accreditation credential with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Finlay is the only Accredited Fellow cosmetic dentist in the greater Annapolis area and currently is an Examiner with the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry. There are many dentists that do cosmetic procedures in their offices, but there are very few, that have had the training to balance the complexities of the essential parameters of smile design with predictability.

Allow the cosmetic dentist to map out for you what the possibilities may be for your smile. He is the expert in smile design, but he first needs to understand from you what your desires and goals are. Do you want a perfect Hollywood smile, or do you prefer a more natural appearance? It is important that the patient and the treating cosmetic dentist have a common vision of the desired realistic results before treatment is initiated. Because of Dr. Finlay’s extensive training, there are many techniques and procedures that he has available to help you get the smile you deserve. 

Cosmetic dentistry procedures:

• Teeth Whitening
• Porcelain Veneers
• Dental Crowns
• Composite Fillings
• Bridge Work
• Dental Implants
• Smile Design

What are you waiting for? Our team is prepared to help you get the smile you have always dreamed of. Financing programs are available today.