Looking for a Cosmetic Dentist in Littleton? Start With Whitening and Veneers

If you have been searching for a cosmetic dentist in Littleton, you are probably looking for more than a slightly brighter photo. You want someone who can improve the color, shape, and alignment of your teeth, and do it in a way that still looks like you.

At Guaranteed Smiles and Designer Smiles of Colorado, that work is led by Dr. Margarita Aleksanyan, DDS, FAACD — known to patients as Dr. Maggie — at 26 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite #310 in Littleton. Cosmetic dentistry here is planned around the size, shape, color, and alignment of your teeth, and it sits alongside general and restorative care so those details are not treated in isolation.

What a cosmetic dentist in Littleton actually does

Cosmetic dentistry is the part of dental care that focuses on how your smile looks. That can be as straightforward as lifting stains, or it can involve changing the shape of a chipped edge, closing a small gap, or planning a fuller smile design.

Dr. Maggie's practice lists a range of options for that work, including professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, composite bonding, crowns, Invisalign, and periodontal plastic surgery. Two of the questions people ask most often are also the ones that show up most in local search: can whitening get me the color I want, and would veneers be a better fit?

The right answer depends on what is actually going on with your teeth. Whitening changes shade. Veneers can change shade and shape. A short exam is what tells you which one belongs in the plan.

Why the dentist behind the treatment matters

Cosmetic results depend as much on planning and judgment as they do on the materials. Dr. Maggie earned her DDS in 2007, graduating at the top of her class from the University of Colorado. She founded the practice, then called Guaranteed Smiles, in 2008. In 2018 she achieved Accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), and in 2022 she earned AACD Fellowship (FAACD). The practice states that she is currently the only AACD Fellow in Colorado, and the 91st in the world.

Her work has also been featured in The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and she returns to the University of Colorado as a guest lecturer. What AACD Accreditation and Fellowship involve is worth reading if you are comparing cosmetic dentists in Littleton, CO: both credentials require examined case work, not only membership in the academy.

Dr. Maggie's own motto for the practice is simple: "Improve Your Smile. Improve Your Life."

Professional teeth whitening in Littleton

If your main concern is color — coffee, tea, wine, or years of ordinary staining — professional teeth whitening is often the first place to start. Guaranteed Smiles and Designer Smiles of Colorado offers two approaches: take-home whitening kits and professional in-office whitening with Kör.

The practice describes in-office whitening as a visit that typically follows a period of at-home bleaching in custom trays. After Dr. Maggie examines your teeth and reviews your medical history, impressions are taken so the trays fit precisely. Patients use those trays overnight for about two weeks, then return for a higher-concentration gel applied in the office. That in-office step typically takes about 60 to 90 minutes. Take-home trays are also available on their own; the site notes that those results are usually less dramatic than the in-office option, but still brighter than over-the-counter kits.

The Kör system is the professional product the office uses for this work. According to the practice, Kör gel is designed to help dissolve stain molecules inside the tooth, and it can get teeth up to eight shades whiter in one session. Kör also offers a combination approach for more stubborn discoloration, including tetracycline staining.

Whitening is not the right next step in every case. The practice does not recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Patients under 18 need to be evaluated first, because teeth should be fully developed before whitening. Crowns, veneers, and other restorations also do not change color with whitening gel, which can leave a smile looking uneven if those teeth are bleached around existing work. And the darker the stain, the more likely Dr. Maggie will talk with you about whether whitening, Kör, or a treatment such as veneers is the better path.

Porcelain veneers when color is only part of the issue

Porcelain veneers are thin, tooth-colored porcelain shells bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are often a better fit when the issue is more than shade: chips or cracks, deep stains that do not respond to whitening, teeth that are misshapen or slightly crooked, or small gaps you would like to close.

At Guaranteed Smiles and Designer Smiles of Colorado, veneers are usually completed in two appointments. On the first visit, Dr. Maggie takes an impression so the veneers can be customized, and she gently reshapes the enamel so they will fit. The veneers are typically made in a dental laboratory over about two weeks. At the second visit, they are bonded with dental resin and set with a specialized light.

The practice notes that a local anesthetic is used so the procedure itself is not painful, and that any mild discomfort afterward usually fades within a few hours. With daily brushing and flossing — the same care you give natural teeth — veneers can last seven to fifteen years. Habits such as chewing ice or biting fingernails can shorten that lifespan. Dental insurance rarely covers veneers because they are considered cosmetic, though the office notes that a specific plan can be an exception.

If a veneer ever comes off or is damaged, the guidance on the site is straightforward: do not try to recement it yourself. Keep it clean and call the office.

A faster option for smaller changes

Not every smile needs veneers. Composite bonding uses tooth-colored resin to repair chips, cracks, gaps, or stubborn stains, usually in a single visit and in less than an hour. The practice describes it as addressing many of the same concerns as veneers, at a lower cost, which can make it a practical option when the change is more limited.

Call to talk through the right starting point

A consultation is how these choices get sorted out. Dr. Maggie will look at your teeth, hear what you want to change, and explain whether whitening, veneers, bonding, or a combination is the sound next step.

Call Guaranteed Smiles and Designer Smiles of Colorado at (303) 703-4544, or use the form on our contact page to request an appointment. The office is at 26 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite #310, Littleton, CO 80120, and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.