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Being a Lawrence Cosmetic Dentist is…

In an another post, I sorted out the differences between the branches of dentistry. Today I want to reflect on what it means to me to be a cosmetic dentist.

Every cosmetic dentist is concerned about the appearance of the teeth and smile while working on the oral health of patients.

When I am working with my patients I will evaluate how important the appearance of their teeth and smile are to them. The majority of my clients want their mouths to be healthy and to look natural. Every dental restoration, whether it is a crown, implant, veneer, bridge or filling can be made in such a way as to achieve an esthetic, natural looking result. Dental restoration is the primary work of a cosmetic dentist.

Obviously, people come to me for different reasons. Some want to create a truly dazzling appearance. Others have dental problems and want their mouths to be healthy, comfortable, and able to chew normally. So, whether you want a “perfect” smile or to just subtly enhance your existing healthy smile, it can be accomplished. There is both an art and science to creating a beautiful smile that will give you confidence. So, for me, a cosmetic dentist, it is always looking at how the veneer, crown or implant can result in natural appearance. 

To attain the result you want we have to begin with the end in mind. Everyone has a different concept of beauty, and it holds true to oral health and appearance as well. Some clients come to me knowing that they want their teeth to look a certain way. Others don’t really have any idea of what is possible. In either case we have developed means to assure the correct result for you is attained. 

Planning the cosmetic result is essential to attain a natural, beautiful result.

Cosmetic dentistry without regard to function will often lead to failure. Porcelain veneers and crowns can be done in a manner that makes it virtually impossible for anyone to detect that they are not your natural teeth. Not every case is complex, but they almost always take careful planning and study. So, whether I am restoring one tooth with a crown or rehabilitating your entire mouth with veneers, crowns and implants, I want the end result to be beautiful, functional and appear natural.  

Cosmetic dentistry is the same everywhere, I chose Lawrence as my home, and I enjoy the work that I do in this town. This is what it means to me to be a Lawrence cosmetic dentist.

A beautiful smile is not only cosmetic, it can improve your health and your confidence.

We, at the Lawrence Dental Studio, enjoy giving people a smile makeover. It gives us a good feeling to see their happiness as we improve their looks. But we found that it is not all about looks and that a new smile can improve health and confidence as well.

Because teeth are primarily used for biting and chewing our food, they are the first step to a good digestion. Thoroughly chewing food is important to break it down before the stomach can begin the process of digestion, and the better one chews the easier it is for the digestive system to do its work.

Defective teeth can affect health in other ways, for example decaying teeth may breed bacteria that could be the cause of disease like rheumatism and heart disease.

As we age teeth can become discolored from, cigarettes, coffee, wine and even certain medications. Other common problems we find are that some people have less than perfect teeth, they might have grown in crooked, or damaged at some point.

Broken or missing teeth can affect confidence and well being, sometimes these problems can impact social opportunities and even professional performance.

This is where we as cosmetic dentists can make a difference. We can with a vast array of tools and new technology create perfect teeth.

We may have to address periodontal issues first, like gum disease, sometimes even a gum draft is necessary but with state of the art equipment we can pinpoint the cause of the disease and offer the necessary treatment.

As a Lawrence dentist, I care about the people who visit our dental studio, I am committed not only to give you beautiful smiles but help you improve your oral health as well as your general health, and give you the confidence to face the world smiling.

As a dentist in Lawrence it is my privilege and pleasure to bring you dental health news and information. If you missed my previous post about how we can predict the way your smile will look you can read it here