At a Glance
- Service: Cosmetic dentistry, including professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and Invisalign clear aligners
- Serving: Dacula, Hamilton Mill, Mulberry, and the Highway 316 corridor
- Office hours: Mon-Tue 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wed 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Thu 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Fri 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (one Friday per month)
- New patients: Yes, currently accepting cosmetic consultations
- Why patients choose us: Cosmetic results planned around your face and your event timeline, not a generic before-and-after
Picture the photos at your kid's graduation next spring. The way you'll feel about that picture starts with the work you do now. Cosmetic dentistry at Heritage Family Dentistry serves Dacula adults who want a noticeable change in how they look in photos, on video calls, and in the mirror, with results built to hold up through real life rather than just a studio shot.
Our office sits on Grayson Highway, a straight run south through Lawrenceville from Dacula. Most patients book a consultation first, walk out with a written plan and pricing, and decide on treatment after they've had time to think.
The Result You Can Reasonably Expect
Adults walk in carrying three common complaints: yellowing from years of coffee and red wine, chipped edges that never got repaired, and crowding that returned after teen-era braces. Cosmetic dentistry addresses each one with a different tool. Professional whitening lifts surface and deeper stain. Porcelain veneers cover chips, small gaps, and shape irregularities. Invisalign clear aligners shift teeth back into position without metal brackets.
Six months from a planning visit, most patients see the result reflected in casual photos before they notice it in the mirror. Friends comment, family members ask what changed, and the dental work itself becomes invisible. That last part matters. Good cosmetic work does not announce itself; it just looks like your face caught a better light.
The Treatments Behind Those Results
Whitening lifts staining inside the enamel using peroxide gel held against the tooth, either in a custom tray you wear at home or under supervision in our office. Veneers cover the front face of the tooth with a thin porcelain shell shaped and colored to match the result you want; the lab fabricates them after your dentist preps the tooth. Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic trays, each shifting your teeth slightly toward a planned final position over about a year on average.
Most adults benefit from a combination. A common sequence: Invisalign first to straighten, then whitening to brighten the now-aligned teeth, then small veneers if the front teeth still need shape work. The order matters, and the planning conversation explains why.
Meet Your Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Erin Pickwick treats cosmetic cases with the same planning rigor she applies to restorative work. She earned her DMD at the Medical College of Georgia in 2010, completed a postgraduate residency through the University of Alabama and the Birmingham VA, and has run her family's Gwinnett practice for years. Her continuing education focuses heavily on current cosmetic and Invisalign techniques, because materials and methods in this field shift every few years and patients deserve the version that lasts.
In your appointment, she draws on photos of your whole face when planning a result, the teeth alongside the lips and jawline. The smile she designs fits how you actually look, which is why nobody at the family reunion later asks what you had done.
Visiting from Dacula
From Dacula, take Dacula Road south into Lawrenceville, then follow Grayson Highway (Highway 20) southeast toward Grayson. The office sits at 2023 Grayson Hwy, Suite 203, on the Lawrenceville side of downtown Grayson, before you reach town from your direction. Hamilton Mill drivers usually drop south to Lawrenceville and pick up Highway 20 the same way. [Route, drive time, and parking layout: client to confirm before publishing.] Call (678) 336-1983 to schedule a cosmetic consultation.
Who Sees the Best Results
Adults with healthy teeth and gums but cosmetic complaints make the cleanest candidates. The mouth needs to be free of active decay and gum disease before cosmetic work begins, since porcelain and aligners cannot fix problems happening underneath them. We treat any underlying issues first, then move to cosmetic planning.
Patients preparing for a major life event do well here, because the timeline conversation is real. A wedding next May, senior portraits in October, a 50th anniversary trip in fall: tell us the date and we tell you what is achievable. Cosmetic dentistry fits poorly if you want instant results without underlying care, or if grinding and bite issues remain unaddressed.
During Treatment and After
Cosmetic appointments stay calmer than most patients expect. Whitening visits feel like extended cleanings. Veneer preparation appointments numb the area first, then the dentist removes a thin layer of enamel to make space for the shell; you wear temporaries for a week or two while the lab fabricates the permanent veneers. Invisalign requires no procedure at all once trays arrive; you switch trays on schedule and come in for short check-ups.
Afterward, avoid darkly staining foods and drinks for 48 hours post-whitening. Brush gently around new veneers and skip ice chewing forever. With Invisalign, wear the retainer your dentist provides so the result holds. Patients who follow aftercare often report veneers lasting 10+ years and whitening lasting indefinitely with periodic touch-ups.
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Dacula Patient Questions
I have a wedding to attend in May. Can a full smile makeover get done in time?
A: For a May event, most full plans start in late summer or early fall the year before. Whitening alone needs only a few weeks. Veneers run six to eight weeks from prep to placement. Invisalign averages 12 to 18 months for moderate cases. Bring your event date to the consultation and we sequence treatment around it.
Will professional whitening work on my coffee-stained teeth?
A: Almost always, yes. Professional whitening reaches stain that store-bought strips cannot, including the deeper discoloration coffee leaves over years. Some patients see a six- to eight-shade improvement after one in-office visit. The honest exception is staining caused by certain medications or trauma, which whitening will not fully lift; in those cases veneers cover what bleaching cannot.
What's the difference between in-office whitening and take-home whitening?
A: Speed and concentration. In-office whitening uses a stronger gel under supervision and lifts your teeth in one visit. Take-home whitening uses milder gel in custom trays worn for two weeks. Both reach a similar end result; in-office gets there faster, take-home costs less. Many patients combine both for maintenance.
Will dental insurance cover any of this?
A: Most cosmetic procedures fall outside insurance. Whitening and aesthetic veneers are classified as elective. Invisalign coverage depends on your plan's orthodontic provision; some PPO plans cover up to a lifetime maximum of $1,000 to $1,500, others nothing. Our front desk runs a complimentary benefits check before treatment so the number is real before you decide.
Can I just get one veneer to fix a single chipped tooth?
A: Yes, single veneers happen all the time. The challenge is color matching: the new veneer must match the surrounding natural teeth precisely, which is why we sometimes recommend whitening the rest of your smile first so the lab matches one consistent shade. The consultation tells you which order makes sense for your case.
Heritage Family Dentistry
2023 Grayson Hwy, Suite 203, Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 336-1983
https://graysonheritagedental.com/areas-we-serve/dentist-in-centerville/
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New Patient Specials
New Patient Comprehensive Dental Exam
$159
No insurance? We offer a $159 Comprehensive New Patient Exam and X-Rays.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance.
No Insurance?
The Heritage Family Dentistry Membership Plan
With our membership plan, you can receive the quality care you need at a discounted price. Both monthly and annual payment plans are available.
Cannot be combined with insurance.
Our Grayson Dental Practice Location
Office Hours:
Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(one Friday per month)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed