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The 3 W’s to Ask When Getting Cosmetic Dentistry

02 Tuesday Jun 2015

Posted by asefquader in cosmetic dentistry, DentistUSA.com, General Dentistry

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To the many people whose smile doesn’t embarrass them, cosmetic dentistry is barely an after-thought. Outside of the occasional teeth whitening, it’s nothing needed. But for some, a smile is cause for embarrassment; a hand across the mouth covers up laughter. There is a constant need to hide. For those people cosmetic dentistry can be life altering.

There are many forms of cosmetic dentistry, anything from a simple teeth whitening to fixing an overbite. Of course, when there is such a wide array of things that can get done, there will be a lot of questions. To help put your mind at ease, here are the “Who”, “What” and “Why” questions you should ask before deciding on a procedure.

Let’s start with…

Who?

This is an important question as cosmetic dentistry is not an officially recognized specialty within dentistry. So looking for a doctor that has an accreditation from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is a good start. To get an accreditation a dentist must complete a written examination, document five specific types of clinical cases, participate in continuing education classes, and pass a final oral examination.

What to Ask?

Once you find an accredited dentist, the AACD recommends that you ask for the following items before undergoing treatment:

Before and after photos. These photos will allow you to examine the results of other patients being treated by the dentist to make sure his or her work fits your dental needs.

References. References allow you to get a sense of the quality of care the dentist provides.

Proof of continuing education. Be certain that your dentist has taken continuing education courses to keep him or her up-to-date with the latest techniques in clinical cosmetic dentistry.

Once you find the perfect dentist, learn about the benefits and risks, and what you can expect during the process. Make sure you’re clear about:

      What it will cost?

      How much experience your dentist has with the procedure?

      If there is any special maintenance needed afterwards?

 Answering these questions will lead to, probably the most important one:

Why Am I Doing This?

Ask yourself:

        How will these treatments benefit me? 

        Do the costs outweigh the benefits?

These are important questions to ask when you are deciding on what could be, pricey fixes. Your dentist will be able to help you decide if a treatment will really enhance your quality of life or if it will just add a huge bill to the pile.

Your smile is your calling card on the world. A confident one will imprint itself on the people around you. If you have decided to learn more about enhancing your smile, having these questions answered to your satisfaction will help you to build trust in your doctor and help you relax with your decision. Soon you’ll be brightening the world with your new smile!

All Smiles Thanks to Orthodontists!

08 Thursday Sep 2011

Posted by Sidra Trajcevska in Adult Dentistry, Braces, cosmetic dentistry, Orthodontia

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adult braces, celebrity smiles, ceramic braces., ceramic brackets, cosmetic dentistry procedures, hollywood smile, invisalign, kate middleton, miley cyrus, orthodontia

In a day where Miley Cyrus’s smile can instantly transform a jagged, uneven smile to perfect pearly whites, it’s very hard to believe that celebrities didn’t always use their wealth to pay for expensive cosmetic dentistry procedures to avoid being a “brace-faced” child or adult.

In a controversial step to correct her smile, it’s rumored that Miley skipped the teenage rite of passage and went right on to veneers and cosmetic dentistry to correct her crooked smile and elongate her teeth.

You might be surprised to learn that some of your favorite (and perhaps the most beautiful!) celebrities also once had braces, just like many of us.

Angelina Jolie can thank her Orthodontist for her beautiful smile.  At age 14 Jolie got braces like many teens to get the Hollywood smile she has today.  We wonder if her six children will go with traditional braces or go the Miley Cyrus route when it comes time for their own dental care.

Another famous face that owes her smile to Orthodontia is Gwen Stefani.  In her No Doubt days, Gwen rocked braces at red carpet events and concerts, showing teenage girls everywhere that wearing braces could actually be cool…. even though Gwen was 30 when she first wore braces!!  It’s not at all uncommon for adults to wear braces–20% of patients wear braces between the ages of twenty and sixty!  Find an orthodontist near you using DentistUSA!

Tom Cruise wore ceramic braces in 2002 to straighten his smile.  Ceramic braces feature ceramic brackets made of composite materials that aim to reduce the appearance of braces.  His braces were nearly invisible, yet still managed to straighten his smile.

If you have a misaligned smile, an overbite, or need that Hollywood smile, you have many options for Orthodontic treatment.

Traditional Metal-Wire Stainless Steel: Conventional braces have wire braces, brackets, bonding material, arch wire, and ligature elastic that help align the teeth.

Ceramic Braces:  These blend in more with the teeth since the brackets are made of ceramic materials resulting in a more “hidden” or inconspicuous appearance.

Lingual Braces:  It’s rumored that Catherine Middleton, Duchess of York, has these braces to align her teeth (she apparently uses Incognito by 3M).   These braces and brackets are affixed behind your teeth, making them invisible to others.

Invisalign:  Invisalign, or aligner type braces are an alternative to straightening your smile without wire braces.  These clear aligners correct your smile in an effective way–but it’s nearly invisible to anyone else!  Though these are possibly the most attractive way to straighten, they aren’t to be used for complex orthodontic cases and we recommend speaking to an orthodontist to see if you’re a candidate for Invisalign.

If you want a more perfect smile, consider visiting an Orthodontist to explore your treatment options.  You can find one here.

 

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