Choose Your Cosmetic Dentist Wisely.

For some people, choosing a dentist is an afterthought.  They all clean your teeth, right?

Wrong.  Choosing the right dentist is very important to your health, well-being, enjoyment of checkups, appearance of your smile, and finances.  According to the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, over 25% of Americans yearly cosmetic dentistry expenditures is spent correcting poor work from previous visits.

Here are a few of the consequences of choosing the wrong dentist.

1. Expensive.  Often, the cosmetic dentists who charge less initially are general dentists who have not put in the necessary years of experience and continuing education.  But even though you may pay less for a procedure at the onset, you will pay for it later as you try to correct what was not done properly to begin with.  In fact, corrections of poor cosmetic dental work are often much costlier than the original procedure! Re-dos are not uncommon; they happen every day.  In the case of cosmetic dentistry, you truly get what you pay for.

2. Time.  Cosmetic procedures typically require several appointments, and can sometimes take hours.  They require you to schedule ahead and take time off work.  The time you invest is well worth the results, if you have a good dentist.

3. Tooth Loss and Other Health Problems.  Each tooth must be completely clear of any signs of decay before inserting a crown or veneer.  Otherwise, your crowns or veneers will eventually have to be redone.  Inserting a crown of veneer over a tooth that isn’t meticulously clear can also destroy the tooth’s structure or cause you to lose the tooth altogether.  This health problem is only one of many you may experience if you chose an inexperienced dentist.

When choosing a dentist, do your research, get recommendations, and follow your intuition upon meeting your dentist for an initial appointment.  Choosing the right dentist directly affects your wallet, your health, and your smile!

If you're in the Atlanta, Cumming, Roswell or Alpharetta areas, and wish to make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Roberts, please feel free to contact us!