{"id":559,"date":"2022-12-20T12:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T12:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glistendental.com\/blog\/?p=559"},"modified":"2023-01-04T00:13:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T00:13:51","slug":"questions-to-ask-at-a-cosmetic-dental-consultation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glistendental.com\/blog\/questions-to-ask-at-a-cosmetic-dental-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask Your Cosmetic Dentist at Your Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So, you\u2019re going to see your dentist for a cosmetic dental consultation? That\u2019s some really great news! After all, cosmetic dentistry<\/a> can make your smile look better than ever \u2014 whiter, brighter, and more. Still, have you thought of any questions to ask at this visit? You really should, as they\u2019ll help ensure you get the best care possible. If you haven\u2019t, though, your Tulsa dental practice has you covered. Here are three crucial questions to bring up at your upcoming cosmetic consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1: \u201cWhat are Your Qualifications?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first: You\u2019ll want to ensure you\u2019ve found the right cosmetic dentist. To that end, ask the one you\u2019re consulting about their experience and qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, have them tell you their education and training background. This way, you can learn if they hold board certifications or specialize in a preferred procedure. Furthermore, the question helps you know if they\u2019ve spent much time in dentistry. Those with more years \u201cin the field,\u201d so to speak, are more likely to provide excellent treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on their response to these concerns, you can decide if the dentist is a good fit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: \u201cWhat Treatment(s) Do You Suggest?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of the consultation, a cosmetic dentist will perform an oral exam and recommend suitable procedures. To help with your final decision, ask them for the details behind their suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, a patient\u2019s suitability for a treatment is based on their oral health. In asking about the dentist\u2019s proposals, you\u2019ll learn which service would most benefit your smile. You\u2019ll get a sense of each procedure\u2019s pros and cons, durability, success rate, and so on. With this information, you\u2019ll have what you need to make an informed choice for your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: \u201cWhat Kind of Results Can I Expect?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, it\u2019s crucial that you go into your cosmetic treatment with accurate expectations. (Otherwise, your teeth might look different from what you\u2019d wanted or imagined.) Therefore, you should tell your dentist what you hope to achieve with treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By giving your dentist an idea of your smile goals, they\u2019ll better grasp how best to treat you. In particular, they\u2019ll help you see which option is best for you and what results to expect from your improved teeth \u2014 color, texture, shape, etc. If possible, they can even show you before and after photos of patients who\u2019ve received similar treatments at their office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cosmetic dental consultation is meant to guide you toward an ideal treatment. Help it do so, then, by remembering to ask the three questions above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Glisten Dental<\/a><\/em> is based in Tulsa, OK. As led by Dr. Lindsey Hammond<\/a>, our practice sets out to provide patients with compassionate and honest dental care. Therefore, we perform personalized treatments that span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency smile procedures. Our office also takes pride in being a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (918)-749-0303<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So, you\u2019re going to see your dentist for a cosmetic dental consultation? That\u2019s some really great news! After all, cosmetic dentistry can make your smile look better than ever \u2014 whiter, brighter, and more. Still, have you thought of any questions to ask at this visit? You really should, as they\u2019ll help ensure you get […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nQuestions to Ask at a Cosmetic Dental Consultation | Glisten Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"For your cosmetic dental consultation, there are certain questions you\u2019ll want to ask. 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