The more you know, the better off you’ll be, right? This is true when it comes to patient education for treatment planning and in regards to understanding your dentist’s capabilities and experience. You’ve probably heard the term “cosmetic dentist” quite a bit, particularly with the big makeover and reality shows on television these days. What many people don’t know is that “cosmetic dentistry” is not a real specialty. The American Dental Association (that organization whose logo is on your toothpaste tube) does not recognize cosmetic dentistry as a specialty.

I use the term cosmetic dentist to describe myself, among other terms, like general and restorative dentist, so that patients understand my capabilities. However, I caution you to really look at the training and experience of whomever you choose to perform your cosmetic dentistry. On my website, you can visit the smile gallery to see the transformation in some of my actual cosmetic dentistry cases. You can also visit the cosmetic dentistry page to find explanations about esthetic services I offer. Whether you need porcelain veneers, bonding, white restorations, teeth whitening, or replacement teeth, I can help you—and I’d like to help you! My team and I get such great pleasure from seeing patients enjoy new confidence and happiness after a smile makeover. (more…)