The Importance of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Dentistry
The ability to create knock out smiles is not something that should be taken lightly. Most dentists graduate from dental school with little to no knowledge about smile makeovers. It is up to the dentist to take the state of the art postgraduate training that is available. You need to ask your dentist what their training is in smile design. A live patient-hands on course is a must, and not one they took 5-10 years ago. They should attend every few years to keep up with the advancements and new techniques. Dr. Jason is an instructor with the Hornbrook group and travels to Chicago every 6 weeks and is kept very current.
Justification of Fees
There is a wide range in fees for cosmetic dentistry procedures. Just like there is a range in talent and education in cosmetic dentists. The prices vary based on location in the country and in areas of the cities. Increased fees for lab bills from more talented ceramists, higher overheads from the increased cost of education similar to higher costs for specialists, and higher fees for expensive equipment and materials as well as more individual attention with the doctor as well as the likely hood that you will be the only client in the office during your appointment times are a few of the reasons that some dentists will charge more for the same procedures. If you are choosing a dentist based on price alone, you still need to research and find the best one your budget allows, or wait until you can have it done correctly.
A Word on Laboratories
Veneers and crowns are made in dental laboratories by individuals called ceramists. Ceramicists are artists that create life like restorations out of porcelain often in as thin as under a half a millimeter. That's about as thick as half of your finger nail. Not only can they create the art in porcelain restoration, they also need to understand the fundamentals of smile designs and the way your teeth come together. It is no surprise that the best ceramists in the country make an extremely good living at what they do and are in very high demand by dentists. We have the privilege of working with Rob Matta at Golddust Laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona. Rob has styled the teeth for superstars and model alike and is the ceramist of some of the best dentists in the country. We met Rob through advanced education courses and has since developed a strong relationship with Rob and has proven his worthiness to work with one of the best.
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