Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

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Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Hi! My name is Addy Reed. I’m 57 years old and have been neglectful about going to the dentist. Last month was my first dentist visit in six years. I had always been diligent about twice a year cleanings and checkups, but time got away from me until one of my crowns came out. As we age, the dental work from years past tends to do that. When you neglect to visit the dentist on a regular basis, the list of things that need to be done may grow; at least this was my experience. I left the dentist office with an extensive list of things I needed to have done. The office staff was very kind. They are working with me to set up a plan. I’m going to share some ideas on how to tackle a dental treatment plan, keeping it affordable and not too overwhelming.

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2 Reasons To See A Cosmetic Dentist

22 January 2021
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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If you have a discolored smile, you might want to do something about it. Many people feel self-conscious about their smiles if they don't look their best and may even feel not as confident as they could. When you decide you want to work on your stained or discolored smile, go see your dentist. They are going to be qualified to give you some suggestions and solutions. One of the solutions that you may get is a referral to a cosmetic dentist. There are several reasons your dentist could send you to a cosmetic dentist to help you get the smile that you have always really wanted to have. 

Special Techniques 

One reason your dentist may suggest that you go see a cosmetic dentist is that they will have techniques that your regular dentist isn't familiar with or doesn't use very often. One of those things would be using a special UV light or laser to help whiten your teeth. The light or laser works because the cosmetic dentist applies a special bleaching gel to your teeth. Once that gel is on, the dentist will then shine the light on your teeth. The light will enhance the gel's work, letting it go deeper into your teeth and targeting the stains better. You will get better results using this technique, but it isn't something that just anyone can do. The cosmetic dentist and their staff will have had special training so that they can use these tools safely and appropriately. 

 At Home Products

Another reason you should go see a cosmetic dentist is that they will be able to give you some help when it comes to products that you can use at home, both to boost the work that the dentist is doing and maintaining the finished look. Not all at-home products are made the same, and your dentist can give you things that you wouldn't be able to get on your own, which will give you a better result than anything than you could get on your own. The dentist can also suggest which toothpaste will help maintain the whiteness level you have reached and various things you can do to help keep your teeth from getting stained again. 

If you are tired of the way your teeth look, your dentist can send you to a cosmetic dentist to help you with whitening your teeth.

To learn more, reach out to a cosmetic dental office in your area.