4 Lessons Learned: Services
What to Consider When Looking for a Cosmetic Dentist
Patients who have found themselves a great cosmetic dentist have been known to fly even abroad to place their smile in the care of a real professional. A captivating smile isn’t merely about looks, but your oral health as well. Take note that dentistry in not a product. The doctor you pick will mold your final results.
Training and Experience
Education and training are two of the most critical considerations when picking a cosmetic dentist. Check their undergraduate as well as graduate degrees and ongoing education. In the world of cosmetic dentistry, these are absolute requirements. Research and compare dentists according to the information you have collected. Read online reviews but stick to independent consumer watchdog websites; marketing websites often contain fabricated testimonials to build up a practice or destroy a competitor’s.
Cosmetic Procedures
First, what specific procedure or procedures do you need? Again, cosmetic dentistry is not just about enhancing the aesthetics of your smile but your oral health too. If you have cavities, for instance, you can have it filled using regular fillings or a cosmetic dentist can apply tooth-colored fillings that will go best with your natural teeth. Some of the most usually performed cosmetic dentistry procedures include teeth whitening, dental bonding and bridges, veneers, implants, and dentures. Depending on your needs, wants, and your financial resources, your dentist will make recommendations. How right or appropriate these recommendations will be, will depend on the dentist you choose.
Scheduling a Consultation
As soon as you’re happy with your research, schedule an appointment to meet the cosmetic dentist personally. A dental visit may take but a few minutes but it will offer you an opportunity to gauge if you are happy with the dentist, the staff and the office itself. At the consultation, you can ask ask questions that you were unable to find answers to through your research. A good dentist will understand that asking is part of your responsibility as a dental patient.
Costs
Never go with a dentist based purely on cost. The saying ‘you get what you pay for’ has never been this accurate. Besides, putting your health on the line just to save a few bucks is unwise. In view of that, we all have our financial boundaries. When deciding to have a cosmetic dentistry procedure done, cost should be a major criterion, although definitely not the only one. Cosmetic dentistry may not be covered by dental insurance. Ask about financing as well as payment options they offer to make cosmetic dental treatments easier on the pocket. In most cases, the dental office will have one of their staff explain the costs to you. The can answer all your questions and lay down options for payment.