Once considered an excessive and costly set of procedures, cosmetic dental work is now becoming more commonplace.
While regular dental work is focused on ensuring your teeth and gums are healthy, cosmetic dental work combines both dental knowledge and art, to leave you with a natural, healthier and more aesthetically pleasing smile. Of course, many dental patients worry about undertaking such procedures, due to things such as costs, aftercare and even horror stories that they have read online or in magazines. Unfortunately, such falsehoods about cosmetic dental work can often stop those who would benefit from cosmetic dental work from seeking it as an option.
But is cosmetic dental work worth it? What are some of the most burning questions that dental patients have about visiting a cosmetic dentist in Harley Street? Read on to find out!
Isn’t cosmetic dentistry really expensive?
One of the most common reasons dental patients do not want to visit their local cosmetic dentist is concern over the final price of the treatment.
However, many dental surgeries who offer their patients cosmetic options are also able to offer suitable patients financing options or even dental plans, which allows you to spread the cost. Depending on how much work you have completed will impact on the amount you will need to pay per month.
Can anyone have cosmetic dental work done?
Many people worry that they are not suited for cosmetic work and so avoid asking their regular dentist about meeting a cosmetic dentist.
In short, there are only a few factors that may deem you unsuitable for cosmetic dental work. If you smoke, you may be unsuited for dental implants, for instance, due to the effect nicotine has on the jaw bone density. If you are a regular drinker, this can also impact on the success rate of implants, veneers and whitening techniques. Also, you have to be over 18 years of age!
I have missing teeth- how can cosmetic dentistry help?
Missing teeth are a common issue and cosmetic dentistry can offer you a few solutions. The first is a fitted bridge, which is attached to the teeth surrounding the gap and is in essence like a miniature, fitted denture.
Secondly, you may be suitable for dental implants, which offer a durable and long-term solution to gaps in your teeth.
I have crooked teeth- can I straighten them as an adult?
There are many adult orthodontic braces that can straighten your teeth and, depending on the severity of the misalignment, you may even be suited for a removable, invisible brace!
Will I need to see a cosmetic dentist before starting work?
In a word, yes.
Depending on which cosmetic procedure you are having, you may need to visit a dentist who is trained in a specific area, such as Invisalign, veneers, or even the fitting of dental implants. Remember, you deserve your smile to look its best, so always visit a cosmetic dentist for advice.
