Choosing a dentist is a very personal decision. You want to make sure you have found someone who is both professional and personable, someone who is highly skilled in both general and cosmetic dentistry, and someone with track record of proven results. At Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry, we pride ourselves on having skilled, educated, and friendly dentists, accompanied by a professional and friendly staff to ensure your visit, from start to finish, is both easy and rewarding.

Dr. Melnick

Maryland cosmetic dentist Dr. Daniel Melnick is devoted to his craft. A graduate of the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, he has also completed over 2,500 hours of continuing education through the Academy of General Dentistry. He is committed to brining you the latest in both cosmetic and general dentistry technology to make sure you’re pleased with your results for years to come. Dr. Melnick is a member of several professional dental associations and is a teaching fellow at the Southern Maryland Dental Society.

Dr. Miles

Maryland cosmetic dentist Dr. Maurice Miles completed his dentistry training at Howard University, College of Dentistry. He has dedicated himself to continuing education, completing over 200 hours with an emphasis on cosmetic and root canal dentistry. His devotion to his patients is evident in the quality of work he performs, leaving every patient feeling comfortable and satisfied with their results.

If you are looking for an experienced, professional dentist in Laurel, Maryland, please contact Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry today to schedule your initial consultation.

For years, dentists relied on mercury fillings to fill cavities. Mercury fillings were, at the time they were invented, an incredible breakthrough in dentistry. Mercury is easy to work with and is relatively inexpensive. However, mercury is also a metal that may lead to a variety of health issues, become tarnished over time, and even fall out of the cavity it was intended to protect. That's why several people have chosen to get porcelain filling upgrades to replace their old mercury fillings.

Porcelain Fillings

Porcelain fillings are preferable to mercury fillings for a number of reasons. Porcelain fillings:

• Are bonded to your teeth so they will not become loose or fall out
• Will not expand and contract with heat differences like metal fillings do
• Look and reflect light exactly like your natural teeth
• Are not harder than your tooth enamel and will therefore not damage adjacent teeth

Process for a Filling Upgrade

Using the CERC procedure, your old fillings can be removed and new porcelain fillings can be inserted within one office visit. During your visit Dr. Melnick will:

• Remove the old filling
• Photograph the prepared tooth
• Use software to create a filling perfectly matched to the shade of your adjacent teeth
• Take the new filling and bond it to your tooth using a resin compound

With one quick visit, your old, unsightly fillings can be replaced with high quality, beautiful, porcelain fillings.

If you live in or around Laurel, Maryland and are unsatisfied with your old metal fillings, please contact Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry today to schedule your consultation.

Everyone wants a perfect smile. Most of us clean and care for our teeth daily, visit a dentist twice a year, and take every step possible to ensure our smile is brilliant and beautiful. Some things, however, cannot be corrected through daily cleaning. Chips, severe stains, uneven gum lines, and crooked or missing teeth may need a little something extra to look as beautiful as possible. This is where a smile makeover can help.

With a smile makeover, Dr. Melnick will work closely with you to correct all of the problems preventing you from having the smile you desire. A smile makeover may include:

• Tooth whitening to remove unsightly stains
• Porcelain veneers to cover small imperfections from stains to chips and even cracks.
• Porcelain fillings and filling upgrades to help ensure cavities filled do not look differently from your natural teeth.
• Porcelain crowns to replace badly damaged teeth
• Laser dentistry to painlessly and easily re-contour your gums.

Every mouth is unique and requires an individualized combination of treatments to achieve a beautiful smile. Dr. Melnick is experienced in customizing smile makeovers to help ensure that you walk out of our office with the smile you deserve.

If you live in or around Laurel, Maryland and have several small imperfections that are keeping you from having a smile you're proud of, please contact Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry today to schedule your smile makeover consultation.

With things as important as your teeth, mouth and smile, it's important to educate yourself about what to look for in a dentist. You want to be as comfortable as possible with them and think of them as a trusted resource. Many of your fellow residents in Laurel, Maryland chose Dr. Daniel Melnick and Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry because they strive to deliver a higher level of empathy along with their expert dental care.

Besides the experience and commitment of the team, other important factors to look for are their level of training and equipment they have at their disposal. Innovations that minimize pain and deliver a higher quality of care are constantly being introduced.

Cosmetic dentistry improves one's appearance and smile. General dentistry focuses on oral care. Some elements of delivering that care include X-rays, cleanings, decay removal and education about proper dental hygiene. When it comes to children, building the foundation to oral health with regular visits is essential. And regardless of your age, no one likes living with the discomfort and pain from issues related to their teeth.

Remember, the most important aspect of selecting a dentist for the long-term is a personal feeling of comfort with that dentist and their team. To schedule a free consultation so you can meet with Dr. Melnick and see the Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry facility, please contact us today.

Over the course of time, teeth can become discolored from a variety of different causes like beverages such as coffee, tea and sodas. Tobacco use is a big contributor too. Besides these, the aging process itself takes its toll on the whiteness of teeth. Residents in the Laurel, Maryland area who would like to get their teeth whitened can always turn to Dr. Daniel Melnick and the team at Laurel Lake Cosmetic Dentistry for expert treatment.

Sparkling white teeth can be the self-esteem booster that many people need. We give our patients extra whitening material and encourage them to use it about once a month. This helps them to preserve their teeth's new brightness. They can also purchase additional touch-up kits if they choose.

If you're concerned about the teeth whitening substances damaging your teeth, there is no need to worry. This is a perfectly safe procedure. When performed by dedicated cosmetic dentistry professionals, goes a long way towards reducing self-consciousness and worry in people. Even better, teeth whitening is an entirely non-invasive procedure which means you’ll barely feel a thing.

Why not schedule a free consultation with us to learn more? After all, no two people are alike. Neither are their smiles. Dr. Melnick will speak with you further to discover your best options. Please contact us today.

Laser dentistry is an ideal option for reducing the amount of gum tissue in some people's mouths. Cosmetically, people with this condition are self-conscious because their teeth appear small and disproportionate with the rest of their face. Laser dentistry is a proven surgery available to those who live in or near Laurel, Maryland. It's a common procedure at Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry, performed regularly by Dr. Daniel Melnick and his team of cosmetic dentistry professionals.

About Laser Dentistry

Some people are a little apprehensive about the idea of "laser dentistry", wondering if it hurts. Actually, the procedure is painless because Dr. Melnick will give you some local anesthetic. During the short recovery period there is only insignificant pain, far less than traditional gum surgery used to cause. You can easily handle it with an over-the-counter medication.

Plus, since this is a laser procedure, the tissue seals almost instantly after being subjected to the beam. Once completed, some feel tenderness and minor swelling for a few days afterward. Most of the time, this is fairly minimal.

Some people have concerns that the laser will alter or damage their teeth. But the laser is set to a frequency that focuses on the gums themselves. The teeth beneath the gum’s surface are untouched. Laser dentistry is one of the many options Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry offers for creating the brightest, happiest smiles expertise, experience and technology can offer. If your smile is holding you back, please contact us to schedule a free consultation with us, and we can talk about your options in further detail.