Dental patients who want to refresh their smiles have more options than ever before! It’s our job, as dentists, to guide you through your treatment options and help you choose the cosmetic procedure that’s best for you. Here are some things that our Saint Louis cosmetic dentists consider when matching patients with specific cosmetic treatments…
1. The health of your teeth
The most important thing is to improve and maintain the health of your smile. Before pursuing cosmetic treatment we have to make sure that your teeth are healthy—if you do have existing dental decay, you may need restorative dental treatments prior to cosmetic procedures.
2. Your cosmetic goals
Do you want to straighten your teeth? Lighten dental enamel? Correct chips and cracks in your teeth? We’ll help you find the cosmetic treatment that meets your needs exactly.
3. How can we meet your cosmetic needs conservatively
Our dental team aims to use the most conservative, least invasive treatments to help you get the smile of your dreams. Preserving healthy tooth structure and oral tissues protects your smile for the future.
4. Your timeline
Certain cosmetic treatments deliver results much faster than others. Teeth whitening treatments, for example, can refresh your smile in only one or two appointments!
5. Your overall facial structure and appearance
If you’re getting dental veneers, we’ll craft your veneers to suit your face shape and overall appearance. Porcelain veneers can be shaped, sized, and shaded to look naturally stunning!
6. Your budget
We’ll help you find a cosmetic treatment that meets your budgetary guidelines.
As you can see, in order to choose the correct cosmetic treatment you have to balance a number of different factors and priorities. Our Saint Louis cosmetic dentists are here to help you through this process! Give us a call to schedule your consultation and get started!