There is no shortage of dentists in midtown Manhattan – how do you find the best cosmetic dentistry practice to handle your specific needs? It can be tough, given just how many dental professionals are in Manhattan alone – but most of the time, you can find an excellent cosmetic dentist just by doing a little research!
If you’re not sure where to start, here are some tips for what to look for to ensure you have a great cosmetic dentistry experience.
Four Things to Look for In a Cosmetic Dental Practice
- Plenty of training and experience
Generally speaking, the longer a practice has been in business, the better. Bad ones will go under quickly, while the good ones will persist. That said, longevity isn’t always a guarantee for success. When you’re talking to potential dentists, ask about how much time they invest in re-training, seminars, and other learning activities.
Also, make sure they are members in good standing of professional dental trade groups, like the American Dental Association or the American Dental Trade Alliance. These groups usually have continuing education as a requirement for membership.
- Relevant services/specialties
If you need a particular cosmetic procedure, make sure the dentist you’re looking at specializes in that procedure. A “jack of all trades” general family dentist might offer certain services, but they won’t be as capable as a specialist who focuses on those services. You want experience relevant to the work that you need done. A smile makeover could involve various cosmetic dental procedures such as dental implants, porcelain veneers or teeth whitening. Also, consider what types of payment options are available for your dental care if the cosmetic dentistry procedure is not covered by dental insurance.
- Plenty of before/after examples
Any dentist worth their drill is going to have a section of their website, or a book in their office, absolutely full of before-and-after pictures showing off their work. This is a great opportunity to make sure they have the skills you’re looking for.
Remember, cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art. Aesthetics are subjective. Go with a dentist whose work you genuinely like, as a craft, so that you’ll get the results you want.
- Strong reviews
Be sure to check online reviews for any dentist you’re looking at, preferably from several different sources. The more websites that list them, with strong reviews (nothing lower than 4-out-of-5 stars), the more certain you can be that they’re legitimate.
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