Over the past decade there has been a dramatic appearance of
‘cosmetic dentists’ to the degree that almost every dentist is now a cosmetic
dentist. Why? Basically, it's because there is no such thing as a cosmetic dentist and
therefore it is unregulated. And because the
term ‘cosmetic’ is unregulated there is no shortage of dentists pressing the
envelope of dental ethics.
So how do choose the right dentist?
So how do choose the right dentist?
- Make sure your ‘cosmetic’ dentist is accredited by the American Dental Association and not just a member. This would be a prosthodontic trained dentist, which is a 3 year post-doctoral dental degree specializing in aesthetic and functional dentistry.
- Don’t be fooled by all of the organizations that provide unaccredited certifications. The only accredited specialties are those approved by the American Dental Association and cosmetic dentistry is not an approved credential.
- Select a prosthodontist who performs cosmetic dentistry every day. Creating the right smile is a melding of art and science.
- Look for real reviews and a history of longevity within the field of prosthodontics.
- Request a consult and ask to see before and after results.
- Finally, trust your instincts.
A prosthodontist will have a significant amount of
experience in complex cases that the average dentist is not trained to perform. According
to Forbes Magazine the prosthodontist is the rarest dental specialty in the
United States, making up less than 2% of practicing dentists.
So for the right smile make sure you have the right dentist,
a prosthodontist.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
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Your post is very informative.Finding cosmetic dentist sometimes easy but choosing right cosmetic dentist is difficult.
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