Tired of hiding your smile? Cosmetic dentistry in Salem, OR, can elevate your pearly whites to appear brighter and more harmonious.

Cosmetic Dentistry in Salem, OR

Your smile is often one of the first things people notice. If chips, stains, worn teeth or uneven spacing keep you from smiling with confidence, cosmetic dentistry in Salem, OR, can help. At Riverfront Dental, Dr. Scott Howe provides personalized cosmetic treatments that improve the appearance of your smile while supporting your long-term oral health.

Every smile is unique, which is why we take the time to understand your goals before recommending treatment. Some patients want a brighter smile for an upcoming event, while others are looking to repair years of wear or damage. No matter your reason, we'll create a treatment plan that helps you achieve natural-looking results that complement your facial features.

Our Cosmetic Dentistry Services

Riverfront Dental offers several cosmetic dentistry treatments to enhance your smile, including:

Professional take-home Philips Zoom!® teeth whitening with custom trays
Ceramic (porcelain) veneers
Cosmetic dental bonding
Tooth-colored fillings
Zirconia and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns

If you're missing teeth, Dr. Howe also restores dental implants after placement by a trusted local oral surgeon, helping you complete your smile with a natural-looking restoration.

Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry does more than improve how your smile looks. Many treatments also strengthen teeth and help you maintain better oral health.

Enjoy Greater Confidence

When you feel good about your smile, you're more likely to laugh, speak, and smile without hesitation. Even small improvements can make a meaningful difference in your confidence at work, during social events, and in daily life.

Improve Oral Health and Function

Treatments, such as dental crowns and aesthetic tooth bonding, repair damaged teeth while restoring their appearance. Strengthening weakened teeth can improve your bite and help prevent additional wear or fractures.

Natural-Looking, Long-Lasting Results

Modern dental materials, such as stain-resistant porcelain, closely match the color and translucency of natural teeth. Dr. Howe carefully designs every restoration so your smile looks beautiful without appearing overdone or "fake."

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right cosmetic dental treatment starts with understanding your goals. Some patients want to brighten stained teeth, while others are looking to repair chips, improve the shape of their teeth, or create a more balanced smile. At Riverfront Dental, Dr. Scott Howe takes a personalized approach to cosmetic dentistry, recommending treatments based on your smile, oral health, and desired results.

A Personalized Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Howe will examine your teeth and gums, discuss what you'd like to improve, and answer any questions you have about your treatment options. He'll also evaluate factors like the condition of your teeth, existing dental work, and your bite to determine which procedures are best suited for your smile.

Depending on your needs, your personalized treatment plan may include:

Professional teeth whitening
Ceramic (porcelain) veneers
Cosmetic bonding
Dental crowns

In some cases, combining multiple treatments can provide the most natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Achieve a Smile That Looks Like You

Cosmetic dentistry isn't about creating a one-size-fits-all smile. Dr. Howe works closely with each patient to create results that complement their facial features and fit their lifestyle. We want to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, while ensuring your new grin looks and feels like you.

Advanced Technology for Comfortable, Efficient Care

Riverfront Dental combines personalized care with advanced technology to make every visit more comfortable and convenient. One innovation we’re especially excited to offer is our SprintRay® 3-D printer, which allows Dr. Howe to create dental restorations and custom nightguards and retainers right here in our Salem, OR, dental office.

By producing these appliances in-house, we can reduce turnaround times while ensuring each appliance or restoration is precisely designed for a comfortable, secure fit. For example, if you’ve recently completed dental treatment and want to protect your results from nighttime teeth grinding, a custom-made nightguard can help safeguard your new smile while you sleep.

Dentistry Designed for Your Unique Smile

As a locally owned practice, Riverfront Dental focuses on building lasting relationships with every patient who walks through our doors. Dr. Scott Howe believes cosmetic dentistry should enhance your smile while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.

We'll explain your treatment options, answer your questions, and help you make informed decisions without pressure. Our goal is to create results that look natural and help you feel confident every time you smile.

Our Team

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Dr. Scott Howe

Dentist and Practice Owner

Dr. Scott Howe's connection to Riverfront Dental began long before he became the practice owner. As a patient growing up, he experienced firsthand the welcoming environment created by Dr. Tom Dugan. While in high school, he shadowed Dr. Dugan and discovered that dentistry combined two of his favorite interests: science and working with his hands. Seeing the positive impact a dentist could have on people's lives inspired him to pursue the profession, and he has never looked back.

Dr. Howe earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Willamette University in ...

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Schedule a Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation in Salem, OR

Are you ready to brighten, repair, or transform your smile? Riverfront Dental is here to help! Dr. Scott Howe will evaluate your smile, discuss your goals, and recommend cosmetic treatments that fit your needs and budget.

Contact Riverfront Dental today to schedule your cosmetic dentistry consultation in Salem, OR. We're excited to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile!

Cosmetic Dentistry Technology

SprintRay® 3-D Printer

Our SprintRay® 3-D printer allows us to create highly customized dental appliances and models with a precise fit. This technology helps us provide efficient, personalized solutions for a variety of dental needs, including:

Clear retainers to help maintain your smile after orthodontic treatment
Custom nightguards to protect teeth from grinding and clenching
Temporary crowns and other dental restorations
Dental models for treatment planning and creating customized appliances
Surgical and treatment guides to support precise dental procedures
Custom trays for certain dental treatments, such as teeth whitening
Prototypes and diagnostic models to help visualize and plan treatment

By bringing advanced 3-D printing technology into our practice, we can create customized solutions with greater efficiency and precision while providing a more comfortable experience for our patients.

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I have going to Riverfront for years, along with my children. They are the friendliest, caring people ever. Always available when I need them. Will never go anywhere else.

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