Before you get too comfortable in the dentist’s chair, make sure you know all the facts about your dentist and his or her office.
- How long has he or she been practicing cosmetic dentistry: It is important to know if your dentist has gotten enough experience.
- If he or she is board certified and licensed: If they are a licensed professional, it means that he or she has passed all state and national
- examinations.
- Which main types of cosmetic dentistry procedures is the dentist qualified to offer? Different procedures require extra years of training.
- What type of treatment recommended for you and why, as well as the pros and cons of each treatment in your case.
- Possible risks and complications for each type of cosmetic treatment.
- Examples of past work: A good cosmetic dentist can show before and after pictures of past work performed on patients.
- Payment method: Does the dentist accept payments in installment? Do they accept insurance?
Courtesy of worldental.org