Friday, September 18, 2009

3 Critical Characteristics to
Demand from Your Dentist

Have you put things off for too long, perhaps taking care of others first, or just unsure where to start with your dental health? Are ready to make a change, to give yourself the gift that will change your outlook on life, and the way people perceive you?

Where do you start? If you are someone who values ideal dental health and you are looking for quality, clear communication, and want a definitive plan for your smile this report will show you what you should expect for a lifetime exceptional dental care.

1. Expertise

   All dentists are not alike. They have different skills, different training, different technology, and different philosophies. All patients are not alike. They have different wants, needs, and desires. What kind of a dentist do you want? Carefully consider your options. Advancements in cosmetic dental treatments and technologies are changing faster than ever – requiring dentists to pursue significant, ongoing training and education. As technologies and procedures evolve, make sure the dentist you choose to perform cosmetic procedures has received the most advanced training that you are totally comfortable in your selection. Many dentists are now offering cosmetic dentistry – however, this doesn’t mean they have any advanced training or background, to perform these complex procedures. If you are considering cosmetic dentistry – do your homework! Ask to see a portfolio of the dentist’s work as well as asking about any postgraduate training he or she may have. Cosmetic dentistry is an art as well as science. The cosmetic training they receives of the highest professional standard. Their training includes hands-on, real patient training, performed with state-of-the-art technology and materials that are actually stronger than natural teeth and taught by the experts in the field. When doing your research for a dentist, check their training and commitment to continuing education, if they have had real-patient training and when their last course they attended was given. An LVI graduate will be able to show you before and after photographs of cases they have completed, and they welcome your questions regarding their experience and extensive training. As with medicine, dentistry changes significantly over the years and you want a dentist who stays current. Also, ask your dentist how they would design your new smile. An LVI graduate will explain their protocol and make sure you will like your smile before it becomes final. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

   Factors such as mouth shape, overall function, size and health of teeth and gums, color of teeth, your face’s shape and skin tone, and much more. Often, the best dentists are not only regularly attending classes, forums, and lectures, they are also the people sought out to instruct other dentists.

2. Individual Plan

   To truly understand your needs and desires, a custom tailored individualized plan should be created. With a Personalized Dental Plan you will know where your care will begin and how it will end. This ensures permanent predictable treatment, allowing for the least amount of maintenance. And with regular checkups and care, an LVI smile will last for years. LVI teaches dentists to take a person’s unique concerns, hopes and dreams into consideration. While every case is unique, LVI techniques help to create the most natural smile possible – taking into account your lifestyle, facial proportions, gender, age, complexion, and even hair color. The outcome is a beautiful, natural smile that fits your personal style. You have a right to a thorough consultation, directly with the dentist who will be doing your work. You should have the opportunity to sit down and describe what you want, ask questions, and go over the procedures, costs and expectations.

   An honorable clinician will be upfront with you about everything. Find someone who will listen to your hopes and desires and truly listen.

   Get honest answers from the dentist regarding how treatment will affect your bite your gums, and the genral action of your teeth. Ask how long your ceramics should last, what you should do to maintain them, and what you should avoid doing. You want to feel comfortable enough to form a long term relationship with your new dentist.

3. Cost

   Complete exceptional dentistry isn’t just for the rich and famous anymore. It is suprisingly accessible. Financeing plans are available and some restorative and cosmetic procedures are covered by insuraance. Don’t automatically go for the lowest bidder. Low-ballers aren’t doing you any favors, they’re cutiing corners on materials, or worse, on things that can affect your safety and outcomes. If someone is offering to do something at far below industry averages, be suspicious… very suspicious. It is true that exceptional dentistry can be expensive, but that doesn’t mean unaffordable.

   • Phase your care over period of time that allows you to budget your investment.
   • Complete all of your treatment and then pay over time without interest!
   • Get a courtesy for paying in advance of care.
   • Long extensions (6 years) with small amounts of interest involved. With any type of large investment there are ways to pay for things over time and still maintain a comfortable financial budget

   This report is being provided to you courtesy of John J. Kelly DDS, an internationally recognized aesthetic and neuromuscular restorative dentist with a practice in Chicago, Illinois.

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Posted By John Kelly at 08:48 AM