Your Smile Should Look Like You, Just Better
Most people who come in asking about cosmetic dentistry are not looking for a dramatic transformation. They want to look like themselves, just without the chip that has been bothering them for years, or the staining whitening never resolved, or the gap they have been hiding in photos. Cosmetic dentistry done well is almost invisible. You notice the result but cannot quite put your finger on what changed. That is exactly what Dr. Elaine Wu aims for at every consultation.
Dr. Elaine Wu, DMD at ReNEW Dental in Tewksbury graduated with highest honors from Boston University School of Dental Medicine and completed a 260-hour program at the Kois Center in Seattle. The Kois Center trains dentists to evaluate the bite, the bone, and long-term tooth health before any cosmetic work begins. Patients from Tewksbury, Andover, Wilmington, and Chelmsford choose Dr. Wu because she will tell them honestly what their smile actually needs before anyone commits to anything..
What Does Cosmetic Dentistry Actually Cover?
Cosmetic dentistry is not a single treatment. It is a category that covers any procedure designed to improve the appearance of the teeth, the gums, or the smile as a whole. Some treatments are simple and reversible. Others are more involved and permanent. Dr. Wu evaluates every patient’s specific concerns and recommends what will actually solve the problem long term.
Cosmetic concerns Dr. Wu addresses at ReNEW Dental include the following:
- Chips, cracks, or worn edges that affect the look of the smile
- Staining or discoloration that regular cleaning or whitening cannot resolve
- Gaps between teeth that affect symmetry or proportion
- Teeth that are too short, too small, or uneven in the smile zone
- A smile makeover combining multiple treatments for a cohesive result
- Cosmetic concerns connected to missing teeth or restorations that no longer match
Every cosmetic recommendation at ReNEW Dental starts with a health evaluation. Decay, gum disease, or bite problems are addressed before any cosmetic work begins, because cosmetic treatments placed over unhealthy teeth do not last and can make the underlying problem worse.
What Makes Dr. Wu Different as a Cosmetic Dentist?
Most cosmetic practices start with the aesthetic and work backward. Dr. Wu starts with the bite. Her Kois Center training evaluates how the teeth function together before any cosmetic planning begins. A veneer placed without understanding the bite will chip. Bonding placed without understanding the occlusion will wear unevenly. The clinical evaluation comes first, every time.
The other difference is honesty. Dr. Wu tells patients when a less expensive treatment will achieve the same result as a more involved one. Patients who come in convinced they need veneers regularly leave with a bonding and whitening plan that gets them to the same outcome at a fraction of the cost. The recommendation is always built around what will actually work for that specific patient’s teeth.
