Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that beautifies smiles using porcelain veneers, bridges, crowns, dental implants, restorative dentistry, teeth whitening, and bonding technologies. All you have to do is contact a cosmetic dentist to find out what options should suit you the best.
New Yorkers have taken to cosmetic dentistry in a big way. They are keen on getting a face-lift and improve their self-esteem. They realize that a beautiful smile will boost their self-confidence.
In New York a cosmetic dentist can treat you for gaps between your teeth, overbites, underbites, cracks, cavities, crooked teeth or stained or discolored teeth. Nowadays they follow a wide range of methods and it is up to you to choose from them depending on your specific requirement.
Among the most popular methods are porcelain veneers, tooth whitening or bleaching, fresh breath treatment, mercury-free fillings, crowns, bridges and orthodontics.
If you want to go for cosmetic dentistry in New York, remember one thing: it can be quite expensive and insurance does not normally cover this expense. The cost depends upon what you want to do with your teeth and what your dentist recommends for that purpose.
The usual practice is to do some sort of tooth contouring first. This may cost you from $100-$1,500. Tooth whitening comes at a price of $400-$600. Dental bonding and veneers usually cost $200-$900 and $900-$2,600 respectively.
These costs are, however, general numbers and might vary according to the dentist chosen and job to be performed.
You must be extremely careful while choosing your cosmetic dentist. Check his/her credentials to make sure he/she has ample education and experience in cosmetic dentistry to perform the job. To be sure, it isn't a bad idea to ask any prospective cosmetic dentist to show you "before and after photos" of previous clients and ask for references before hiring the dentist..
Dr. Debra Gray King Elected Director of World's Largest Cosmetic Dental Organization
"We are in a time of exciting advancement as more people become aware of the possibilities of obtaining a beautiful healthy smile," enthused Dr. King. "And I am grateful for the opportunity to help lead this great organization and shape the future of cosmetic dentistry." About Dr. King:
Dr. King is an Accredited cosmetic dentist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which the AACD recognizes as the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. King is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis and is a clinical instructor of cosmetic dentistry.
Her work has been published in Current Opinions in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, and Dental Practice Report and featured on ABC's hit show Extreme Makeover, TBS's Movie & A Makeover, and in Time Magazine, InStyle Magazine, USA Today, CBS Morning Show, Fox News Channel, Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal. She is the founding president of the...
Boston Cosmetic Dentist Helaine Smith Now Offers Advanced "Pain-Free" Dentistry
Boston, MA (ContentDesk) February 7, 2006 Boston cosmetic dentist Helaine Smith (http://www.helainesmithdmd.com) has announced she recently received her sedation dentistry credential and is now offering patients advanced sedation dentistry techniques. Dr. Smith received her credential from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS).According to DOCS, 95 million North Americans avoid the dentist because of fear. The goal of sedation dentistry is to offer these patients a relaxing and enjoyable experience through various sedation protocols. These protocols include determining whether sedation is appropriate for the patient, properly administering anxiety-lowering drugs such as Valium or Triazolam, and providing maximum safety for both patient and the dentist."I consult with patients regularly who are afraid to visit the dentist," stated Dr.
Smith. "Often times, these people have low-level anxiety and require...
Boston Cosmetic Dentist Helaine Smith Now Offers Advanced "Pain-Free" Dentistry
Boston Cosmetic Dentist Helaine Smith Now Offers Advanced "Pain-Free" Dentistry
Boston, MA (ContentDesk) February 7, 2006 Boston cosmetic dentist Helaine Smith (http://www.helainesmithdmd.com) has announced she recently received her sedation dentistry credential and is now offering patients advanced sedation dentistry techniques. Dr. Smith received her credential from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS).According to DOCS, 95 million North Americans avoid the dentist because of fear. The goal of sedation dentistry is to offer these patients a relaxing and enjoyable experience through various sedation protocols. These protocols include determining whether sedation is appropriate for the patient, properly administering anxiety-lowering drugs such as Valium or Triazolam, and providing maximum safety for both patient and the dentist."I consult with patients regularly who are afraid to visit the dentist," stated Dr.
Smith. "Often times, these people have low-level anxiety and require...
Boston Cosmetic Dentist Helaine Smith Now Offers Advanced "Pain-Free" Dentistry
Award-Winning Life-Enhancing Dentistry Is One of U.S.'s Pioneering Centers Now Performing New, "Neuromuscular Dentistry" Treatment
WASHINGTON, DC (ContentDesk) July 26, 2006 -- As consumer demand for 1000-watt smiles and cosmetic-dentistry makeovers grows white-hot, award-winning, locally based
Life-Enhancing Dentistry
or "LED" (www.lifeenhancingdentistry.com) announces that it is now performing "Neuromuscular Dentistry" treatment.