What is a Cosmetic Dentist?
Dallas, TX – Cosmetic dentists are a little different from a regular dentist because they typically help a patient improve their teeth or smile. A regular dentist is more involved in the repair of damaged teeth and gums, where a cosmetic dentist is more concerned with improving the appearance of healthy teeth and gums. This is not to say that a cosmetic dentist doesn’t perform repairs on teeth, it’s just that they specialize in the general improvement of a patients smile. They can also help the patient address any general concerns they may have with the general appearance of their teeth.
There are many reasons you may choose to visit a cosmetic dentist and they will usually start each new patient off with a consultation to discuss their concerns. They may also do a complete dental inspection, and in some cases they will also do an X-ray of the patient’s mouth. From this initial consultation and examination they can suggest applicable procedures to rectify any concerns the patient may have. Some of these procedures may be used to correct various defects in a patients teeth like cracks, chips or discoloration. Other techniques may be employed to adjust for positioning or spacing of a patients teeth to help improve a patient’s smile.
Some patients visit a cosmetic dentist to have their missing teeth replaced. These missing teeth could be due to a trauma or dental decay and need to be replaced to allow the patient to eat and smile properly. There are many ways that the cosmetic dentist can help a patient with tooth replacement. They can craft a full or partial denture as a removable fixture to take the place of the missing teeth. Another popular option is to use a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, or a group of missing teeth. They can also use a custom bridge to replace a single tooth for a patient and help them get back to feeling that they can eat and smile normally.
Another very popular procedure that cosmetic dentists perform regularly is teeth whitening. Many patients want their teeth to be brighter, and a cosmetic dentist can help them accomplish this. Unlike the home whitening kits, a cosmetic dentist can help a patient have a fairly large improvement in the whiteness of their teeth in a single visit. In addition to improving the shade of all of their teeth, they can also help the patient adjust an individual tooth’s coloration to fit in with surrounding teeth if necessary.
If a patient has a problem with the spacing, orientation or placement of their teeth, a cosmetic dentist can use orthodontics to help them correct these issues. The field of orthodontics has matured tremendously in recent years and many of the solutions available today are nearly invisible. Also, with improvements in techniques and materials, the process can be completed in less time and allows the patient to get that perfect smile much quicker. This accelerated orthodontics can reduce the treatment time from several years to less than twelve months in some cases. If you find yourself in need of some improvements to your teeth or smile, take some time to find a cosmetic dentist in your area. You’ll be glad you did.
Biographical Info: Phillip Crum is the Chief Idea Officer of Sir Speedy Walnut Hill located at 2414 Arbuckle Court Dallas, TX 75229, and is committed to the idea of helping small business owners do a better job of finding their next customer or client. He also runs a local search marketing firm, MarketingMeasure and employs those additional capabilities in the overall marketing services menu of offerings. Phillip can be reached at 214-213-7445, or pcrum@MarketingMeasure.com.