1. What are some examples of cosmetic dentistry procedures?

Examples of cosmetic dentistry are best shown with before and after pictures. These can be found on the internet. These include such technologies as one hour bleaching, super thin porcelain veneers and all porcelain crowns that have no metal which eliminates the black line at the junction of the tooth and gum. The materials that we have available are as vast as the variety of patients that we see. New plastic fillings are stronger and bond better to your teeth. Products like Snap on smile allow people to have a new look without any drilling or numbing at all. Laser therapy can enhance your smile by reducing the gummy smile some people suffer with when their gums are more noticeable than their teeth. We are using Botox and dermal fillers to change and compliment nicer looking teeth and tissue. Implants have progressed in that they are not only more affordable, they are more cosmetic and stronger than your own teeth.


2. Why would someone need or be interested in cosmetic dentistry and how has technology improved in cosmetic dentistry?

Everyone likes a white and bright smile. Because of the new procedures and materials available, we now can help many people with a variety of procedures to enhance their smile and confidence, which directly affects both their personal and professional well being. All of us are in the customer service arena, if not at work, then at home with your family.


3. How can cosmetic dentistry change my life?

What your loved ones, work companions, and your friends think about you, will largely depend on your ability to smile and speak confidently. Your mouth says a lot about the way you personally take care of yourself and your family. It is not uncommon for a patient to have a complete life altering and personality enhancing change after cosmetic procedures are performed. Increasing your quality of life, this is the true extra value of cosmetic dentistry.


4. How natural will my cosmetic dentist make my teeth look?

It is critical that any cosmetic dentistry done is enhancing and natural looking. In 24 years of doing dentistry, I have never had a patient ask me to give them bugs bunny teeth. Having a cosmetic procedure that looks unnatural or forced is worse than having poor looking teeth and tissue.


5. Will people notice that I had this procedure done?

The best cosmetic dentistry will give the person a new look, but not focus the attention on the person s smile. Many times my patients will be told that there is something different about the way they look, but will ask if the person has a new hair cut, make up, or new glasses. It is best that only the dental office and the patient getting the cosmetic result they desire are aware of the real difference. Because confidence plays such a huge role in the way we react and act with our friends, co-workers, or family, it is obvious that having a great smile increases your self-confidence tremendously.