Questions to Ask During Your Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation

    PHOENIX, AZ, February 03, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- If you are like most people, you do not know what to ask your cosmetic dentist during your personal consultation. It is difficult to know what questions to ask if you have never been to a cosmetic dentist before. There are many questions you can ask to help you understand your dental issues and your treatment options.

Before you go to your cosmetic dentist, you will want to write a list of questions to take with you to your consultation. This will help you remember what you want to ask and will give you a place to write the answers for future reference. Please remember that your consultation is a special time set aside for you and your cosmetic dentist to discuss your needs and goals for treatment. Ask all of your questions and tell your cosmetic dentist if you have any concerns.

There are many questions that you may want to ask. Below are examples of questions to ask during your consultation.

What cosmetic dentistry treatments will improve my smile?
Depending on your dental issues and personal goals, your cosmetic dentist may suggest one or a combination of cosmetic dentistry treatments. There are also several options for treating certain dental issues such as missing or crooked teeth. The option you and your cosmetic dentist choose to correct your smile will depend on the severity of the issue and on the structure of your mouth.

The cosmetic dentistry treatments include:

- Invisalign
- Porcelain Veneers
- Dental Implants
- Dental Crowns
- Tooth Whitening
- Tooth Colored Fillings
- Tooth Recontouring

Will you take x-rays of my teeth?
X-rays help your cosmetic dentist see the layout of your teeth and gums. You may have hidden issues that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Damage to the roots of your teeth or damage to the inside of your teeth is only seen with an x-ray.

Your cosmetic dentist will also take photos of your teeth. It is normal to have photos taken of the front, back, and top of your teeth. This helps your cosmetic dentist see the alignment of your teeth from all angles.

Both x-rays and photos are essential in developing a custom smile makeover plan. Every mouth is different and unique and requires special care and attention.

Does the cosmetic dentist have before and after photos available for viewing?
The best way to see how the treatments will improve your smile is to view before and after cosmetic dentistry photos. These photos will also show you the skill and experience your cosmetic dentistry offers. You will want to ask to see photos of patients who had similar dental issues as yourself to see how their smiles have improved. This will give you a better idea of how you will look after your treatments.

For additional information about cosmetic dentistry and your consultation, please visit the website of Winterholler Dentistry serving the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.

Website: http://www.azdentalcare.net

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