Selecting a Cosmetic Dentist for You

Author: nannielivingstone | Posted: 30.05.2012

Selecting a general or family dentist is a piece of cake. There is a wide selection of well-qualified general or family dentists who can perform procedures like cleaning, extraction, and filling. If you have medical insurance, your company normally provides you a list of accredited dentists. All you have to do is select one from the list, and that’s it. However, it is an entirely different story when it comes to looking for a cosmetic dentist.

Cosmetic dentistry is not normally covered by medical insurance; thus, your insurance company cannot provide you with a list of cosmetic dentists. Since the procedures of cosmetic dentistry are way pricier than common dental procedures and are not covered by insurance, finding a good cosmetic dentist is important. To ensure a good outcome, you will need a dentist who is dependable and steadfast.

The first step you can take is to look up online or the telephone directory. Search the local listing for specific dentists who offer specific procedures for a quicker search. There are also general dentists out there who offer cosmetic dental procedures; however, it is advisable that you get the services of someone who often does cosmetic dentistry. Specialties exist for a reason. It is recommended that you get a cosmetic dentist specializing on the procedure you want to undergo.

Once you have a short list of cosmetic dentists, the next step is to get feedback from former and current patients. You can do this by going online and looking for customer reviews and feedback. However, keep in mind that online, there will almost always be at least one bad review. Word of mouth is also a good basis, so ask the patients and staff at the dental office.

After you have narrowed down your list of cosmetic dentists, call them up personally and get a feel of the dental office over the phone. Ask about the rates, procedures, available time slots for appointment and so on. Make sure that the dental office staff who answers the phone is friendly and courteous. If you can speak to the actual cosmetic dentists in Salt Lake City, that would be much better. The Crossroads of the West has a lot of good cosmetic dentists; pretty soon, you’ll have one at hand.

After all of that, set up an actual appointment if possible. A lot of cosmetic dentists Salt Lake City residents love do not charge for the first consultation.

Take advantage of this to get an actual feel for them. When you find someone you feel at home with, then you’ve already probably chosen your cosmetic dentist.

For more information on Salt Lake City dentists, including cosmetic dentists, visit ada.org.

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