A smile you're proud of affects more than just aesthetics — it changes how you hold yourself in a job interview, a first date, or a family photo. At First Street Smiles in North Andover, Dr. Andrew Beshay offers a complete range of cosmetic dental treatments, from a single whitening session to full smile transformations.
Cosmetic dentistry covers a wide range of concerns, from minor staining to significant structural changes. Before recommending any treatment, Dr. Beshay conducts a thorough smile assessment to understand both your aesthetic goals and the clinical reality of your teeth.
Common concerns cosmetic dentistry can improve:
Cosmetic dentistry works best when it's planned holistically. Rather than treating each concern in isolation, Dr. Beshay looks at your full smile — shape, proportion, color, and how everything works together — before recommending a treatment path.
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They're one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments available — a single type of restoration that can simultaneously address color, shape, size, and minor position concerns.
At First Street Smiles, the veneer process typically involves two appointments. At the first, Dr. Beshay prepares the teeth, takes impressions, and places temporary veneers so you can preview your new smile. At the second, the custom-crafted permanent veneers are bonded into place.
Patients consistently report that the result feels completely natural — veneers are indistinguishable from natural teeth by appearance, and they're resistant to staining in ways that natural enamel isn't.
Veneers are a long-term investment: with proper care, they typically last 10–15 years or more. They're best suited to patients with healthy underlying teeth and gum tissue — Dr. Beshay will confirm candidacy at your consultation.
Professional teeth whitening achieves results that over-the-counter strips and toothpastes simply can't match. At First Street Smiles, we offer take-home whitening trays custom-fitted to your teeth — a method that delivers dramatically brighter results over 1–2 weeks of use.
Custom trays distribute the whitening gel evenly, minimizing gum sensitivity while maximizing contact with each tooth surface. Unlike generic strips, there's no slipping or uneven coverage.
Whitening is one of the most cost-effective cosmetic treatments available and is often the right starting point before considering more involved procedures. Many patients find that brightening their existing teeth is all they wanted.
Teeth whitening works on natural tooth enamel but not on existing crowns, veneers, or bonding. If you have restorations on visible teeth, Dr. Beshay can factor this into your treatment plan so everything matches.
For patients with minor chips, cracks, or small gaps, dental bonding offers a cost-effective same-visit solution. A tooth-colored composite resin is applied directly to the tooth surface, sculpted to the desired shape, and hardened with a curing light — all in a single appointment.
Bonding is less durable than veneers and can chip or stain over time, but it's an excellent option when:
Many patients choose bonding as a first step and upgrade to veneers later when they're ready for a more permanent solution.
First Street Smiles uses CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and manufacturing) technology to create ceramic crowns in the office — same day, in a single appointment. For teeth that need both structural restoration and cosmetic improvement, a same-day crown accomplishes both goals without a temporary crown and a second visit.
CEREC same-day crowns are milled from a single block of high-quality ceramic, matched precisely to the color of your surrounding teeth. The technology has advanced significantly — the restorations are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Same-day crowns are particularly well-suited for patients who have limited time for multiple appointments, have had a tooth break or crack significantly, need a root-canalled tooth protected promptly, or want to avoid wearing a temporary restoration.
A smile makeover is simply the combination of two or more cosmetic treatments planned as a coordinated whole. Rather than addressing each concern independently, Dr. Beshay designs the overall result first, then maps the treatments needed to achieve it.
A typical smile makeover at First Street Smiles might combine whitening, veneers on the upper front teeth, and bonding on a few lower teeth — with each element designed to complement the others. The outcome is a smile that looks intentional and natural, not piecemeal.
During your smile assessment consultation, Dr. Beshay will discuss your goals, budget, and timeline, then present a treatment plan that prioritizes the changes that will make the biggest difference.
Smile makeovers don't have to be completed all at once. Many patients phase their treatment over 6–12 months, starting with the highest-impact changes and building from there.
Ready to explore what's possible for your smile? Call (978) 685-5804 or book a cosmetic consultation online. Dr. Beshay will review your goals and outline the best options for your specific situation. First Street Smiles is at 7 First St, North Andover, MA — Mon–Thu 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–2pm.
