A cosmetic dentist can help you to make dramatic improvements to your smile, but patients should be prepared to be active partners in the process to achieve the desired outcomes.
When planning for your initial consultation with your cosmetic dentist, you’ll want to develop a list of questions that can help you decide which treatments to pursue.
A good place to start is with your overall smile goals. With your unique circumstances, what can you hope to achieve through cosmetic dental treatments? When you discuss your smile goals with the cosmetic dentist, the dentist will be able to give you guidance on the treatments that will give you the smile of your dreams.
You will have a number of choices when it comes to treatments. Veneers, dental implants and teeth whitening all may be appropriate in your case, depending on your circumstances.
You should also plan to ask what each recommended treatment will entail? Is surgery involved? What is the treatment timeline? The answers to these questions will depend on the treatment involved. The results of at-home teeth whitening can be evident in a matter of days, while veneers can overhaul a smile in a matter of weeks.
Some interventions may require surgery, especially dental implants, which must be surgically inserted into the jawbone. This method is valuable for replacing missing teeth, but it does result in a lengthier healing process.
You are also likely to wonder if there are any risks involved with the treatment? For example, teeth whitening can sometimes result in tooth sensitivity. Dental implants involve the risks associated with any surgical procedure. In most cases, though, any risks will be minimal.
Considering your smile goals in advance will help you get your cosmetic dentistry treatment plan off to a good start. Go to your consultation with a list of questions in hand. Be sure to have an in-depth discussion with your dentist about what interventions will be most useful for you as well as what you should expect throughout the process.
To schedule your informative consultation, contact the office of Dr. Daggula at 817-465-0355 today.
