A Healthy Framework For A Beautiful Smile - Making Smart Choices in Cosmetic Dentistry
09/21/2007
By Dr. Steven Goldy
A beautiful smile is an essential part of looking good these days.
Wanting to look your best is one thing, but knowing that you have a perfectly healthy mouth underneath that lovely smile is even more important. Beyond improving your appearance, cosmetic dentistry has the unique advantage of being able to improve your overall health.
According to the Surgeon General, our dental health contributes to serious health problems including heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and low birth weight in babies. Many people have historical dental work that is compromising their oral health. Others have worn their teeth to the point that their bite is causing symptoms of "TMJ," such as headaches, muscle pain, and even dizziness.
Top cosmetic dentists address these problems first. Before you add porcelain crowns or veneers, a full evaluation of your oral health must be done. If the cosmetic dentist does not do a full examination and evaluation of your dental health before you even start to talk about the cosmetic work, get out there fast! Without this step, you could find yourself with serious health problems down the line. When cosmetic dentistry is done correctly not only do you look your best, you’re protecting your overall health as well.
Cosmetic dentistry should never be about an aesthetic ‘quick fix.’ It’s about being the best you can be and when you leave old health issues unhandled and simply cover them up with porcelain veneers or other cosmetic dentistry methods, you’re headed for trouble.
What are the oral health issues that have to taken into account and handled before starting cosmetic dentistry?
Healthy gums
Decayed teeth
Missing teeth
Old dental work
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A complete evaluation and diagnosis should be done and a full treatment plan devised that addresses your oral health and aesthetic concerns.
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry has to be done in phases:
If you are young and healthy with no decay, and you have been taking good care of your teeth with regular cleanings, you can probably go straight to cosmetic dentistry
The more extensive your dental history, and the more time has elapsed since you last saw a dentist, the more likely it is that you will have to have basic health issues addressed first.
If you have started thinking about having cosmetic dentistry done, you’re already on the path of wanting to look your best. Don’t sell yourself short and go for the ‘quick fix’ approach. Make this a choice to take the very best possible care of your physical appearance and your long term health. Find a cosmetic dentist in your area who will do all the work needed to create a healthy framework for your beautiful smile.
Author Bio:
Dr. Steven Goldy, DDS is a cosmetic dentist practicing in Beverly Hills. His approach to cosmetic dentistry is founded in his belief that everyone deserves to have the best possible oral health and a beautiful smile. You can reach Dr. Goldy at 310 550 1511. His office is located at 415 N. Bedford Center in Beverly Hills, California.
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