Friday, September 18, 2009

Advanced Dental Techniques
-What You Should Know About Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist

Cosmetic dentistry improves the beauty and health of your smile. Procedures include closing gaps between teeth, whitening discolored or stained teeth, repairing chipped broken or worn teeth, repositioning crowded teeth, replacing missing teeth or replacing old metal fillings. Advanced treatments include veneers, crowns and bonding, bridges and smile whitening.

Are you a candidate?

Cosmetic dentistry is the right choice if you avoid smiling, don’t want people to see your teeth, or are embarrassed about the color of your teeth. Importantly, many notice a significant increase in personal confidence – when you look better, you feel better! In fact, it may just change your life!

Selecting a cosmetic dentist.

As when choosing any health care professional, when selecting a cosmetic dentist, you will want to 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. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal titled "new Business for Dentists: Fixing botched Cosmetic Work", emphasized the importance of finding a dentist who has had proper post graduate training in cosmetic dentistry on real patients!

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.

What should you know.

Fact: Cosmetic dentistry is not taught in most undergraduate dental schools – no two dentists are exactly alike. However, more than 5,000 dentists worldwide have received rigorous, world-class post-graduate training essential to performing comprehensive cosmetic dentistry at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, the world’s premier post-graduate training center.

The cosmetic training they receive 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.

You will find that LVI Graduates are passionate about cosmetic dentistry. They are committed to providing the best care possible. Giving you the "smile of your dreams" is their greatest reward. And with regular checkups and care, an LVI smile will last for years. LVI dentists trains dentists in the latest cosmetic techniques and on the most advanced technologies. 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.

What you should ask.

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.

If you would like more information about Cosmetic Dentistry e-mail Dr. John Kelly at kellycomments@aol.com for a Free informational pamphlet.

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Posted By John Kelly at 08:46 AM