There
are two types of dentistry today. One is
the traditional dentistry targeting the oral hygiene and prevention of oral
diseases, tooth decay, etc., by diagnosis and routine oral treatment. Its focus is maintenance oriented and
percentage which is covered by insurance.
The other and most recent is cosmetic dentistry, aiming to improve the appearance
of your teeth and smile. And in some
instances dental procedures are implemented to improve function, which may have
the tertiary effect of improving your smile, i.e. an implant. Thus, general oral diseases and related health
issues are treated by general dental practitioners during the routine care of
your oral health. Whereas cosmetic
dentistry should be handled by a dental
specialist, whether it is a prosthodontist,
orthodontist or an oral surgeon/periodontist in conjunction with a prosthodontist. Cosmetic dentistry, while it is not a dental
specialty, has risen to an art form in the field of dentistry. When applied in conjunction with the
restorative benefits of general dentistry like dental fillings which fall
within the domain of general dentistry but crosses over into cosmetics when the
materials of the restoration serve two purposes; the filling itself and the
appearance of the filling. Thus a composite
dental filling is covered by cosmetic dentistry to retain your look and smile
as usual, but avoids the unsightliness of an amalgam (mercury filling).
There
are many dental clinics and private practitioners providing a myriad of
cosmetic dentistry. Before opting for
treatment, one needs to take care in selecting the right type of dentist with investigation that
should include references, reviews, training and the skill set for the
treatment as well as the particular procedure and protocol to be followed. In metro cities like Atlanta one can find many
dentists who purport to be trained as cosmetic dentists, which happens to be a
self-proclaimed non-existent specialty. These dental clinics and practitioners are
providing general dentistry as well as cosmetic dentistry that ranges from
performing root canal treatment, periodontal treatment, children’s dentistry,
teeth whitening, bleaching and advanced cosmetic dentistry such as the placing
of implants. Purported cosmetic dentists
providing various cosmetic procedures as well as surgeries like full mouth rehabilitation,
tooth laminates, tooth veneers, crowns, bridges, etc., can make a mess of your
mouth if you’re not careful.
• Atlanta Dentist - Dr. Novy
Scheinfeld, Prosthodontic Trained by Emory University
(therightsmile.wordpress.com)
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