Making cosmetic dentistry work for you is not as simple as it may sound,  especially if it is the first time that you are going to get one. More likely, you don’t know which cosmetic dentistry procedure might suit well for your specific needs. If you don’t know where to find the most ideal and qualified cosmetic dentist, it is important that you have a cosmetic dentistry guide in order that you don’t end up with a less than qualified one and mess up your smile even more.

Getting the right cosmetic dentist will not only give you a beautiful smile but a sure value to your money. You don’t want to spend more money than you should for getting that winning smile.  Following guide should help you find the right dentist for you.

• When searching for the right cosmetic dentist, look for one who listens to your needs. A good dentist listens intently and then offers viable solutions for your specific needs. He/she will  offer detailed explanations of the appropriate procedures and discuss with you risks and benefits of each long before the procedure is actually performed. So it is important that you are prepared to discuss your needs to improve your teeth and your smile. Tell the dentist exactly what it is that you want. Discuss the problem you have been encountering in getting and feeling that  perfect smile you so desire. Expressing all your concerns is the best start to finding that great solution with the help of your dentist.

• After discussing with the dentist, it will be helpful to ask see some before and after photos of other patients.

• Don’t be shy to ask for references. Qualified or accomplished dentist will not hesitate to give you one or two consenting clients who already received benefits of the same treatment you are about to get from him. You can also look for unsolicited reviews on the internet.

• You can ask the cosmetic dentist about technology he/she uses as well as special training he/she has obtained.

• If the dentist is good at his practice, he should know and be prepared with the treatment options that are available for your specific case. He/she should also be ready to give you a detailed explanation of said treatments, as well as their respective price breakdown.

• Although some might think it as a minor thing, it is important that you find a cosmetic dentist who will match with your personality. This is important because you want a dentist whom you can well relate with. It will be easier for you to tell him/her all your and troubles and feelings that accompany a sense of not having a perfect smile and teeth. It will help your cosmetic dentist to find that perfect treatment for you.

At Harbour Place Dental of Mukilteo WA we strive to be patient, understanding and thorough to make and feel our patients at ease that helps greatly in performing the procedures smoothly as well as trouble free recovery. We strive to give that confidence of a beautiful smile back to our patients.