Questions to Ask at Your Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the way your teeth look. Many of the treatments used also have therapeutic benefits as a bonus. For example, dental crowns can be used to fix cosmetic issues like stains that cannot be whitened or deformities, but they also protect the tooth they cover.

Questions to ask during a cosmetic dentistry consultation

If you wish to improve the way your teeth look, you probably have some questions about how cosmetic dentistry works. Let us take a look at the answers to some of the questions you might have about the way these treatments work.

1. Will I need a smile makeover?

It depends on how severe your cosmetic issues are. A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic treatments performed to tackle all of a person’s issues. These treatments are strategically performed to minimize the costs of the patient’s treatment and to create the most effective treatment plan.

Patients who only have one major issue affecting the appearance of their teeth typically do not need a smile makeover. For example, those who are unhappy with the color of their teeth typically only need whitening treatments to resolve that issue.

2. Who needs cosmetic dentistry?

Anyone who is unhappy with the way their teeth look can benefit from cosmetic dentistry. Issues that can be tackled with these treatments include:

• Crooked teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Deformed teeth
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Discolored teeth
• Short teeth
• Missing teeth
• Decayed teeth

3. What are some of the treatments used in cosmetic dentistry?

Many of the treatments used in cosmetic dentistry are also used for restorative treatments. Some of the most commonly used treatments for cosmetic purposes include composite bonding, veneers, crowns, implants, bridges, dentures, braces, and clear aligners. Each of these treatments also provides patients with some restorative benefits.

4. How long do the results of cosmetic treatments last?

It typically comes down to the unique treatment performed and how well the patient takes care of their teeth. For example, crowns can last for over 25 years with good oral hygiene, but those who fail to take care of their mouth or those who have bad habits like teeth grinding might have to replace their restoration a lot sooner.

5. Who performs cosmetic treatments?

Any dentist can perform cosmetic treatments since most of these treatments are also used in general dentistry. A cosmetic dentist is a dentist who spends a great deal of their time performing cosmetic dental treatments. While it is not an officially recognized dental specialty, these dentists develop an artistic eye for bringing out the best in a person’s smile.

Restore your smile with cosmetic treatments

Not happy with the way your teeth look? Thanks to innovations in dentistry, there is no such thing as a smile that is too bad for cosmetic dental treatment to fix. Give us a call or stop by our Gainesville clinic to learn more about your options when it comes to improving how your teeth look.

Request an appointment here: https://gallodental.com or call GDC Smiles at (770) 504-5725 for an appointment in our Gainesville office.

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