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How to find the right
cosmetic dentist?
For
procedures like braces and teeth whitening
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Nancy
writes, "I read your article on
Invisalign. I guess I am in the
same boat as Andy and my husband has
been bugging me for years to get
braces. Do you have any tips on how to
find the best cosmetic dentist? As you
must have guessed, I am terrified of
dentists."
Like
picking any other professional (that
will charge big bucks), you must do
your own research to pick the right
person. Cosmetic dentists like Dr.
Kodish in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
make sure that their patients are
informed and have input in every step
of their dental treatment. "I want to
provide my patients with the results
they want," says Dr. Kodish, "and they
can't get those results without being
informed and having a say in their
dental treatment." That should
be an important criteria for
selection. |
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What is it like
to work with a cosmetic dentist?
A
good cosmetic dentist will work with
you in order to determine what goals
you want to achieve, they will
prescribe a treatment plan that will
provide you with those goals, and they
will provide you with
financing options so that your
treatment is effective and affordable.
A
quality professional should not just
be concerned with the appearance of
your teeth. They should be concerned
about your overall oral health. Make
sure that the person you choose offers
more than just cosmetic procedures. A
good cosmetic dentist should be able
to provide you with an array of
restorative, preventive, as well as
cosmetic services. (Related:
How to whiten your teeth?)
Along
with good communication and the
services they provide, a good dentist
will have plenty of experience and
training. Learning about dentistry
should never stop as soon as the
person becomes certified; s/he will
attend clinics and workshops so that
their skill advances along with the
procedures they can perform.
Honesty
is another quality that you should
look for. A good dentist will be
honest with you about the
procedure they can perform and what
results they can provide you with.
Always ask for references and before
and after photos of the patients. Many
have their own websites with ways to
contact the dentist and before and
after photos that you can view
immediately.
Lastly,
look at the office. By taking a tour
of the facility, you will be able to
look at the equipment and technology.
You will also be able to determine if
the area is clean and professional,
and you will be able to find out about
the sterilization techniques the
office uses.
A
good cosmetic dentist will be able to
provide you with a new smile. By
making sure s/he is one that will be
honest, communicate, and has
experience, they can provide results
that not only look good, but also work
well. |
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