A smile with misaligned front teeth can be made straight with:
Braces
Veneers
Invisalign
All of the above
None of the above
Cosmetic dentistry is not affordable for people without dental insurance.
True
False
Teeth bleaching lasts:
Six months
One year
Forever
Depends on the patient
All of the above
A smile makeover requires approximately:
One visit
One week
One month
One year
It depends on the patient's unique situation
Porcelain veneers do not lay flat in line with surrounding teeth, so they look fake close up.
True
False
I will be viewed as vain and indulgent if I get a smile makeover.
True
False
I should seek a licensed cosmetic dentist for my smile enhancmenets.
True
False
I should bring magazine clippings of smiles I like to my cosmetic consultation.
True
False
My existing metal crowns and fillings can be replaced with all-white alternatives.
True
False
Answers
C- All of the above. Traditional braces, Invisalign clear braces, or veneers can make your crooked smile straight. Talk with Dr. Mace to learn which solution will work best with your unique situation.
B- False. Insurance does not cover most cosmetic dental procedures. However, trusted third party financing institutions like CareCredit offer low or no-interest loans for qualifying patients.
E- All of the above. Teeth bleaching, also called teeth whitening, can last indefinitely if you use take-home trays to touch up your smile. Patients who eat staining foods, drink dark beverages, smoke, or take some medications are more prone to re-staining teeth.
E-It depends on the patient's unique situation. Some cases require extensive planning while others are more straight forward and require only a few visits.
B False. Traditional porcelain veneers require some reduction of natural tooth enamel prior to placement so that they will lie flat in line with surrounding teeth. Modern materials and layering techniques make porcelain veneers look completely natural.
B False. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, millions of Americans received cosmetic dental enhancements last year, and numbers are still on the rise. Another AACD study tells us that people with an attractive smile are considered friendly, intelligent, and successful. People who care about their image turn to cosmetic dentistry for smile enhancement, so you have no need to worry about how others will perceive you after your smile makeover. They will probably ask for Dr. Mace's phone number!
B False. Cosmetic dentistry is not a specialty recognized by the American Dental Association, so a dentist cannot be licensed to practice it. However, general dentists can attend postgraduate education in the latest cosmetic dental procedures and join the AACD to network with other cosmetic dentists. Choose your cosmetic dentist based on his or her before-and-after photos and your comfort level with the dentist and team.
A True. Your cosmetic dentist will want to know what your idea of a beautiful smile is. By bringing photos of smiles you like, your dentist can see what you have in mind and make recommendations based on your preferences. Ask about digital imaging or a wax up so that you can see the expected results before committing to treatment.
A True. Your dentist can replace amalgam fillings with tooth-colored composite resin or porcelain inlays and onlays. Ceramic or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns can replace your existing metal crowns, as well. You can reclaim your all-white smile with modern esthetic restorations!