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	What is Cosmetic Dentistry? How do I know if I need Cosmetic Dentistry? What can I do to make my smile more appealing? How can I make my teeth whiter? What is Bleaching? Which Bleaching Method is the Best? Will Bleaching Hurt My Teeth? Are Their Any Reasons Not to Bleach My Teeth? How can I change the Shape of My Teeth? What are Porcelain Veneers or Laminates? My teeth are too short, how can I make them longer? Who is a Cosmetic Dentist? Is a Cosmetic Dentist a Specialist? Is every Cosmetic Dentist listed on this Web Site? Do Cosmetic Dentists pay a fee to be listed on this Web Site? Everywhere I turn, I see a Dentist who says he/she is a Cosmetic Dentist. What makes the Dentists on this site different? How are the Cosmetic Dentists selected to be on this Web site? What if I don't find a Cosmetic Dentist in my area? What if I want to speak with a Cosmetic Dentist? What if the Cosmetic Dentist I contact with email does not respond? What is Cosmetic Dentistry? It is the art and science of Dentistry that restores or creates natural beauty to your smile. back to top How do I know if I need Cosmetic Dentistry? Are you happy with your smile? Could your teeth look whiter or straighter? Do you have any chipped or broken teeth? Do your teeth appear too small or too short? Do you see black margins around your existing crowns? Do you refrain from smiling in family photos? If the answers to these questions give you reason to pause, then Cosmetic Dentistry may be for you. back to top What can I do to make my smile more appealing? There are many options today and it depends a lot on what would make your smile look better. Your Cosmetic Dentist can better educate you as to the details of your smile. The size and shape of your teeth, gums, and lips are the basic components of a smile. back to top If you have natural teeth and want them to be whiter then Bleaching may be your best option. If you want to make a size, shape and/or a permanent color change, porcelain veneers can be ideal. If you have existing crowns or teeth that need to be crowned, you can upgrade to all porcelain crowns. When the teeth appear short or wide you can have the gums changed to give the teeth better more natural proportions. Your own personal needs determines… back to top How can I make my teeth whiter? Bleaching or Porcelain Veneers are typically the best choice unless you have existing dental work. With existing crowns you may need to have them replaced to whiten your smile. If you have bonding or tooth colored fillings you may need to change them, especially if you have your teeth bleached. back to top What is Bleaching? Bleaching is the whitening of teeth. Placing a bleaching solution on the teeth make the teeth whiter. This can be done at the Cosmetic Dentist’s office or done by you at your convenience. If done by the Dentist they will use powerful bleach activated by light or placed in a tray in their office. If you bleach on your own time then you use a bleaching tray for your teeth. back to top Which Bleaching Method is the Best? All methods will give you a great result. The in-office treatment by the Cosmetic Dentist will give you the quickest result while under their supervision. The tray method will give you just as good of result over time done at your convenience. back to top Will Bleaching Hurt My Teeth? Bleaching has never been shown to harm the teeth. Some people experience minor sensitivity during the bleaching process, but typically people do not experience any side effects. back to top Are Their Any Reasons Not to Bleach My Teeth? There are very few reasons not to Bleach. Do not Bleach if you’re pregnant, nursing or have any infections related to you teeth or gums. Avoid Bleaching if you have excessively sensitive teeth. If you have many areas of white splotches on your teeth your results may vary. back to top How can I change the Shape of My Teeth? Porcelain Veneers are ideal for making this change. Most people choose to enhance or lighten their teeth if they have multiple veneers done. Not every situation calls for veneers. If you have existing dental work or very misaligned teeth, you may require more extensive cosmetic care. Porcelain crowns or Orthodontics may be required to give you the result you expect. back to top What are Porcelain Veneers or Laminates? Porcelain Veneers, sometimes called Laminates, are thin shells of porcelain placed over the front surface of the teeth. back to top My teeth are too short, how can I make them longer? When the teeth look short, most of the time the gums are the main problem. Teeth have certain proportions and if the gums are too long it will make the teeth appear too small. The solution is to make a change to the gums to reveal more of your teeth. We call this “recontouring” and sometimes “crown lengthening.” back to top Who is a Cosmetic Dentist? Dentists consider themselves a Cosmetic Dentist when the true focus of their practice is Cosmetics. back to top Is a Cosmetic Dentist a Specialist? Many Dentists advertise themselves as Specialists when in fact Cosmetic Dentistry is not a specialty. CosmeticDentistFinder clarifies this misperception. There are Dentists whose true focus of their practice is cosmetic. CosmeticDentistFinder will help you find one of these Dentists. back to top Is every Cosmetic Dentist listed on this Web Site? The only Cosmetic Dentists listed on this site are the ones that CosmeticDentistFinder invited to join and who wish to be listed. back to top Do Cosmetic Dentists pay a fee to be listed on this Web Site? The Cosmetic Dentists listed on this Web Site pay a fee to CosmeticDentistFinder to help provide public awareness of the Cosmetic nature of their Dental practice. This fee includes a listing on this Web site, Internet services, and multimedia marketing services. back to top Everywhere I turn, I see a Dentist who says he/she is a Cosmetic Dentist. What makes the Dentists on this site different? Like in every profession, not every Dentist is the same. Those that are on CosmeticDentistFinder are known among their peers as having Cosmetic Dental practices. back to top How are the Cosmetic Dentists selected to be on this Web site? Our advisory board of Cosmetic Dentists review and recommend to CosmeticDentistFinder local Cosmetic Dentists. back to top What if I don't find a Cosmetic Dentist in my area? Email us and let us know where you wish to find a Cosmetic Dentist. back to top What if I want to speak with a Cosmetic Dentist? In each Cosmetic Dentist Bio Page there is an "Ask the Doctor" section. Click on the link to send the Cosmetic Dentist of your choice an email. Their staff who handles the communication may be able to provide answers to your questions. If you need further clarification, you may need to schedule an appointment with the Cosmetic Dentist of your choice. back to top What if the Cosmetic Dentist I contact with email does not respond? Please call their office and email us at mail@cosmeticdentistfinder.com back to top

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