Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are placed on the front surface of the teeth.  They are beautiful, smooth and white. If you have discolored or crowded teeth, porcelain veneers may be an option for you, as they alter the size, color and shape of your teeth.  

Veneers may be a good fit for you if you have:

• Badly discolored teeth

• Chipped teeth

• Teeth that are too small  

• Gaps between your teeth

• Crooked or uneven teeth

• Teeth that are too close together

At Dentistry by Design, we offer products that enable you to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home. With these special dentist-dispensed take-home kits, you can experience effective bleaching on your own schedule. Effectively whiten your teeth up to six shades in several weeks using the hydrogen peroxide gel and custom-designed trays or convenient pre-filled disposable trays.

For a brighter, whiter smile without the wait, we also offer Opalescence Boost™, an in-office, chemically activated whitening treatment that offers results in less than an hour. It’s ideal for people who want instant whitening gratification or those who have that special event coming up that requires a bright, white smile.  The Opalescence Boost™ Package includes a one-hour in-office whitening, plus custom made bleach trays and gel.

There’s never been a better time to straighten your smile. . Our talented cosmetic dentists Dr. Jon Rischer and Dr. Valle Rischer are proud to offer Invisalign®, an effective option for straighter teeth.

Invisalign® takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements your dentist or orthodontist plans out for you. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You just pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks until your treatment is complete. You’ll achieve a great smile with little interference in your daily life. The best part about the whole process is that most people won’t even know you’re straightening your teeth. 

Notice: Dentists in this practice are not licensed in Missouri as specialists in the advertised dental specialty of orthodontics.

A full mouth restoration works to correct imperfections in your bite and restore functionality while enhancing the overall appearance of your smile. This procedure incorporates computer technology and an artistic eye to modify your teeth, bite, and retrain your surrounding muscles. At Dentistry by Design, Drs. Valle and Jon Rischer perform a variety of cosmetic dental procedures with care, precision, and an eye for elegance so that you can trust that your smile is in good hands.

Reasons for a Full Mouth Restoration

• Loss of numerous teeth due to decay or fracture

• Numerous teeth have become injured or fractured

• Severely worn teeth because of long-term exposure to acidic foods or years of grinding your teeth

• TMJ disorder, which causes pain of the jaw joint

State required disclaimer: Cosmetic dentistry and tooth whitening are specialty areas not recognized by the ADA and require no specific educational training to advertise these services. Dr. Jon Rischer and Dr. Valle Rischer are General Dentists. Dentists in this practice are not licensed in Missouri as specialists in the advertised dental specialty of prosthodontics or orthodontics.