Monday, November 30, 2015

Questions to Bring to your Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation

Cosmetic dental procedures are becoming more popular as patients seek out improved ways to ensure that their smiles look as natural as possible. If you’re thinking about a cosmetic dental procedure, such as veneers or whitening, be prepared to come to your cosmetic dental consultation with questions so you can get the most out of treatment. Cosmetic dental patients should consider:

Materials Used – From what your crown or veneer is made out of, to what happens during your whitening procedure, the materials used to enhance your smile have an effect on treatment outcome and comfort.  If you’re looking for a cosmetic dental prosthetic, the most natural results are achieved with completely tooth-colored materials, such as all-porcelain and ceramic. If you’re seeking in-office teeth whitening, ask our office about what you can do to limit any post-treatment sensitivity.

Financing and Insurance – Cosmetic dental treatments, when used solely for aesthetics as opposed to restorative purposes, may not be covered under insurance. However, there are many other ways to get the smile you want in an affordable manner. Be sure to ask our office about available specials, in-office payment plans, or other financing.  If you’d like to request a specific material for a cosmetic dental prosthetic, also be sure to ask how any upgrades in materials may affect your treatment plan.

Longevity – How long a treatment will last is an important part of making your selection among cosmetic procedures. For more complex cosmetic and restorative issues, such as tooth decay or missing teeth, be sure to ask our team about bridges vs. dentures and dental implants, or the benefits of crowns compared to onlays. We can help you carefully weigh the best choices for your needs.

Conducting Research on Treatments, Before and Afters, and Reviews

Knowing what to ask beforehand can help you better understand the treatments that are available and the best ways for achieving what you want. It’s a good idea to do some preliminary research on treatments to correct cosmetic problems, whether that’s teeth whitening to remove discoloration, veneers to fix cracks and chips on teeth, or a tooth-colored dental crown to treat severely decayed teeth.

In addition to knowing what treatments may work for you, visit our website to make sure that you like the before-and-after transformations provided at our office. It’s essential that you enjoy your chosen dentist’s artistry in cosmetic procedures.

As a final measure, be sure to read office reviews on sites such as Yelp and Google+. Trustworthy first-hand accounts from other patients can help you form an idea about what kind of experience to expect.

Cosmetic Dentistry at Riata Dental

Our Kingman, AZ cosmetic dental office provides patients with a variety of choices for materials and treatments. We work with you to help maximize available benefits and minimize out-of-pocket cost.  We also encourage our patients to visit our Smile Gallery and leave or read reviews on Yelp and Google+. If you have any questions, contact our office today.

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