subject: The Dentist Of The 21st Century [print this page] Many of us are old enough to have experienced the end of the Twentieth century and the beginning of the Twenty-first century. As a nurse, I have seen many technological changes in the medical field over the past 10 to 15 years, but my honest assessment is that even with all our advances, the medical field is still way behind the dental field when it comes to eliminating procedures that are painful to patients. One of the most innovative and influential elements of dental practice becoming pain free is the advent of the Cosmetic Dentist.
Cosmetic dentistry has not only placed the emphasis on the reduction or elimination of painful procedures, it has also focused on cutting down the number of visits per procedure. For example, in the old days, receiving dental crowns could take as many as four or five visits to complete the procedure; now you can receive custom crowns or porcelain veneers in two visits. Orthodontic braces took numerous scheduled visits over a two year period minimum, but now, your cosmetic dentist will straighten your smile in as little as six months. Fewer visits to the dentist means saving time and money.
Cosmetic Dentists are not your father's dentist
Cosmetic dentists are rigorously trained in order to bear that certification. The role of the cosmetic dentist is greatly expanded over that of the general dentist. The cosmetic dentist can deal with patients in the way that general dentists never could back when our dads were young.
In the old days, not every general dentist performed root canals, often you would have to see a specialist; and today cosmetic dentists are trained to use laser dentistry to fill cavities, virtually eliminating the use of needles and the dreaded drill. Cosmetic dentistry has helped develop sedation dentistry making every dental visit a relaxed and conscious, yet painless, experience for every patient.
Cosmetic dentists are very focused on helping each patient achieve a wonderful smile; however the focus is just as much on structural issues that cause problems in the future. As a luxury car owner, I think of my cosmetic dentist every time I take my car in for service. When I pick up my car, it is washed, waxed, vacuumed, and the wheels and chrome sparkle like the day
I bought it. Yet, I am also confident that the dealer went under the hood and made sure that the car is as mechanically sound as it is beautiful. That is what a cosmetic dentist will do. Your teeth will look bright and perfect, but you can rest assured that everything is in place and all your dental issues are corrected as well, so your smile is as functional as it is beautiful.
Not your ordinary family dentist in West Haven and Milford CT
If you are looking for that cosmetic dentist who will restore your smile and dental health to your maximum potential, consider dentists in West Haven and Milford.
