A cosmetic dentistry expert will focus on enhancing the aesthetic appearance of your smile. Popular cosmetic dentistry treatments include teeth whitening, teeth straightening, teeth reshaping and the replacement of missing teeth. 

It is extremely important that you do your research before booking with a cosmetic dentistry expert because not all of these experts will be able to offer the relevant qualifications and experience needed to offer you a safe and successful procedure. 
If you’re searching for a trustworthy cosmetic dentistry expert, who can offer you incredible and long-lasting results to enhance your smile, then this blog can offer some guidance on how to find them.

The Importance Of Qualifications And Experience

When choosing a cosmetic dentistry expert you should only be considering dentists who are board-certified. Accreditation needs further education, and training as well as the ability to demonstrate knowledge and clinical experience to make sure that your dentist can deliver you the best quality of care. You should never feel shy to ask for proof of accreditations when you visit your cosmetic dentistry expert.

On top of this, a cosmetic dentistry expert with the right experience will be more than happy to allow you to evaluate before and after photographs of previous patients to get an idea of their work. You may also find it useful to look at previous patient reviews to get a good idea of the dentist’s strengths and weaknesses. 

Questions To Ask Your Potential Cosmetic Dentist

Firstly, when asking questions to your potential cosmetic dentist, it is important to pay close attention to whether the cosmetic dentistry expert is fully listening to your queries. It should be a red flag if you do not feel as though your questions are being listened to and answered honestly. 

Some important questions to ask your potential dentist are:

• What are your training qualifications in dentistry cosmetic procedures? Ideally, your dentist needs to hold one or more board certifications which they can provide you with evidence of. This evidence should give you confidence that you are in safe hands to receive the best quality of results. 
• Am I the right type of patient for the procedure I am interested in? Not all cosmetic procedures will be right for everyone. However, your cosmetic dentistry expert will be able to offer a few alternatives or steps you can take to enhance your candidacy for a  certain treatment.
• What are the risks and benefits associated with this treatment? You need to understand exactly what to expect from your treatment, which is why you need to check with your dentist about the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment. 
• What is the patient success rate for this treatment? It is useful to ask your dentist for some data to back up the success rate of the treatment.

Here at Beech Lane Dental Care, we are a cosmetic dentistry expert, offering a modern practice in Reading Berkshire that offers the perfect blend of high-quality dentistry and friendly personal service for all the family. Our long-standing, highly experienced team are dedicated to ensuring that you receive the best experience when visiting us. Get in touch with us today.