Cosmetic Dentistry in Tampa, FL
Your smile is one of the first things people notice—but cosmetic dentistry should never be about creating a generic or artificial result. At Flex Dental, we design personalized treatment plans that enhance the color, shape, symmetry, proportion, and overall appearance of your smile while respecting your oral health.
From professional teeth whitening and dental bonding to porcelain veneers, Invisalign® treatment, and gum-line improvements, Dr. Benjamin J. Gubernick helps Tampa patients explore options that look natural and feel appropriate for their individual goals.
Small changes can create a more balanced smile.
Cosmetic dentistry includes treatments intended to improve the visible appearance of teeth and gums. Depending on your needs, treatment may focus on one concern or combine several procedures into a coordinated smile plan.
Before recommending treatment, Dr. Gubernick evaluates the health of your teeth, gums, bite, and existing dental work. Addressing active oral health concerns first can help create a more stable foundation for cosmetic results.
Staining or discoloration
Professional whitening or carefully selected restorations may improve teeth that appear yellowed, dull, or uneven in color.
Chips and worn edges
Bonding or veneers may help restore smoother contours and more consistent tooth proportions.
Gaps or uneven spacing
Depending on the case, spacing may be improved with bonding, veneers, or clear aligner treatment.
Shape and symmetry
Cosmetic treatment can refine teeth that appear small, irregular, uneven, or out of proportion with the smile.
Options designed around your smile—not a trend.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Dentist-supervised whitening can help reduce many common external stains and brighten the appearance of natural teeth. Flex Dental offers professional options based on your needs, preferences, and current dental condition.
Explore teeth whitening →Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are custom restorations placed over the visible front surfaces of selected teeth. They may be considered for chips, discoloration, gaps, uneven shape, or other aesthetic concerns after a complete dental evaluation.
Explore porcelain veneers →Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Tooth-colored composite resin may be carefully shaped and polished to improve selected chips, minor gaps, worn edges, or irregular contours. Bonding can provide a conservative option for appropriate cases.
Ask about cosmetic bonding →Gum Contouring
For patients with an uneven gum line or excess gum tissue, gum reshaping may help reveal more natural tooth structure and create a more balanced relationship between the teeth and gums.
Ask about gum contouring →Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Clear aligner therapy may gradually improve crowding, spacing, and selected bite concerns. Invisalign treatment can sometimes be included in a broader cosmetic plan before whitening, bonding, or veneers.
Explore Invisalign treatment →Personalized Smile Planning
Some smiles benefit from a combination of treatments performed in a thoughtful sequence. Your plan may include preventive, orthodontic, cosmetic, or restorative care depending on your starting point and desired result.
Plan your smile consultation →Before-and-after smile transformations.
Review real patient cases completed by the Flex Dental team. The Before and After labels remain outside the photographs so every clinical detail stays fully visible.
Actual patient photographs provided by Flex Dental. Individual needs, treatment plans, healing, and outcomes vary. Photographs are intended to illustrate prior cases and do not guarantee a particular result.
A thoughtful plan starts with understanding your smile.
Cosmetic dentistry is not one treatment and it is not the same for every patient. Your consultation gives Dr. Gubernick the opportunity to understand what you would like to change and evaluate which options may be appropriate.
You will receive a clear explanation of potential treatment paths, sequencing, maintenance considerations, and alternatives before deciding how to move forward.
Share what you would like to change
Tell us what you notice about your smile, what matters most to you, and whether you have a specific treatment in mind.
Complete a dental evaluation
Dr. Gubernick evaluates the teeth, gums, bite, existing dental work, and relevant oral health conditions.
Compare appropriate options
You will review the benefits, limitations, timing, and maintenance considerations of suitable treatments.
Create your personalized sequence
If more than one procedure is recommended, treatment can be arranged in a logical order based on your health and goals.
Maintain your result
Ongoing hygiene, home care, protective appliances, and regular dental visits may help support your new smile.
Long-lasting aesthetics begin with a healthy foundation.
Cosmetic treatment is most effective when it is planned with the health and function of your mouth in mind. Cavities, gum disease, bite concerns, damaged restorations, or other active problems may need attention before elective cosmetic procedures begin.
This comprehensive approach helps protect your oral health and allows cosmetic treatment to be selected more thoughtfully.
Cosmetic dentistry in Tampa on South Dale Mabry.
Flex Dental welcomes new patients seeking cosmetic, restorative, preventive, and family dental care. Schedule online or call the team for help choosing the right appointment.
310 South Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 120
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 999-1092
English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Questions about improving your smile?
These answers provide general information. A consultation is needed to determine which treatment, if any, is appropriate for your teeth and gums.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry includes dental treatments intended to improve the visible appearance of the teeth or gums. Depending on the patient, this may include professional whitening, veneers, bonding, gum contouring, clear aligners, or a combination of cosmetic and restorative care.
What cosmetic dental treatments does Flex Dental offer?
Flex Dental offers cosmetic dentistry options that include professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, gum-line improvements, Invisalign clear aligner therapy, and individualized smile planning. Availability and suitability depend on your examination and treatment needs.
How do I know which cosmetic treatment is best for me?
The right treatment depends on what you want to change, the condition of your teeth and gums, your bite, existing dental work, your timeline, and your maintenance preferences. Dr. Gubernick can compare appropriate options after examining your smile.
Do my teeth and gums need to be healthy first?
Active concerns such as decay, gum disease, infection, or damaged dental work may need to be addressed before elective cosmetic treatment. A healthy and stable foundation can help support treatment planning and ongoing maintenance.
What can porcelain veneers improve?
Veneers may be considered for selected chipped, stained, uneven, misshapen, or spaced teeth. They cover the visible front surface of a tooth and are individually designed. Because veneer treatment may involve permanent alteration of tooth structure, patients should review the benefits, limitations, and alternatives with a licensed dentist.
Is professional teeth whitening better than DIY whitening?
Dentist-supervised whitening begins with an evaluation to determine whether whitening is appropriate and which approach may work best. The American Dental Association advises patients to discuss whitening products or services with a dentist and warns that some DIY methods can damage enamel or gums.
Will whitening change the color of veneers, crowns, or fillings?
Whitening products primarily affect natural tooth structure and do not generally change the shade of existing porcelain, composite, crowns, or other restorations. If you have visible restorations, Dr. Gubernick can discuss treatment sequencing and shade-matching considerations.
Is cosmetic dental bonding the same as a veneer?
No. Cosmetic bonding uses tooth-colored composite material that is shaped directly on the tooth. A porcelain veneer is a custom restoration made outside the mouth and bonded over the visible front surface of the tooth. Each option has different indications, maintenance needs, and limitations.
How long does cosmetic dental treatment take?
Timing varies. Some whitening or bonding procedures may be completed relatively quickly, while veneers, Invisalign, or combination treatment plans require multiple visits or a longer sequence. You will receive a personalized timeline during your consultation.
How much does cosmetic dentistry cost in Tampa?
Cost depends on the type of treatment, the number of teeth involved, materials, complexity, and whether preliminary dental care is needed. Flex Dental provides individualized recommendations and cost information after an examination. Call (813) 999-1092 to ask about consultation and financial options.
Can I see before-and-after cosmetic dentistry cases?
Yes. This page includes real Flex Dental patient cases. During a consultation, you can also discuss the type of result you prefer and review whether similar treatment may be appropriate for your smile. Individual results vary.
Patient education references
Flex Dental provides these independent resources for general educational purposes. They do not replace an individual dental examination, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation.
Let’s create a smile plan that feels like you.
Meet with Dr. Benjamin J. Gubernick to discuss cosmetic dentistry options in Tampa and receive recommendations based on your health, priorities, and desired result.