How To Choose A Cosmetic Dentist – Our Top Tips For Success‍

Cosmetic dentistry is a great way to restore your smile and correct flaws like stains, misshapen, teeth, minor chips, and more. But it’s a big commitment, too. Some cosmetic treatments like dental veneers are permanent, and cosmetic dentistry is usually not covered by insurance, so you’ll pay out of pocket.

That means that before you commit to treatment, you should make sure you’ve chosen the right cosmetic dentist in San Diego, or in your local area. How? In this blog from Bespoke Dentistry, we’ll go over a few top tips on choosing the right cosmetic dentist.

1. Do Lots of Research on Cosmetic Dentists in Your Area

First, it’s a good idea to start making a list of cosmetic dentistry offices near you. Getting recommendations from friends, family, coworkers, or even local community groups on social media is a great place to start.

Once you’ve found a few cosmetic dentists in your area, we recommend taking a look at their websites. You will usually find information about the procedures they perform, doctor biographies, office tours, and other such details about each office on their website. This can help you learn a bit more about each practice, and whether or not it’s right for you.

2. Look at Testimonials and Before/After Pictures to See Their Work

As you browse a cosmetic dentist’s website, you should be on the lookout for patient testimonials, as well as “before and after” photos. A great cosmetic dentist will want to show off their work, so they should put these photos front-and-center on their website.

Seeing photos of how they’ve treated patients with veneers, dental bonding, teeth whitening, and other treatments can also help you get a better idea of how your smile may look after you get the cosmetic treatment you need.

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3. Read Reviews on Google, Facebook, And Other Websites

Online reviews don’t always tell you everything you need to know about a dentist, their office, and their team, but they're a good place to start. By reading about the experience that past patients have had in their office, you can learn a bit more about their approach to dental care. 

If you see a lot of positive reviews, that’s a good thing! And, for obvious reasons, mixed or negative reviews mean that you may want to be a bit more cautious before you trust a dentist to perform your cosmetic dentistry procedures.

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