| At some point, we’ve all looked in the mirror and wished for a brighter, whiter, more dazzling smile. Whether your once-pristine teeth are stained from that daily double latte, or you’ve decided it’s time to straighten your uneven uppers, aesthetic dentistry can help you realize the smile of your dreams. |
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| Choosing an Cosmetic Dentist |
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| When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, not all practitioners are created equal. Many may profess to be experts in cosmetic dental procedures and have not received extensive training. Mastering the constantly evolving esthetic dentistry techniques requires a substantial commitment of time to advanced training on a yearly basis. Ask your dentist about his/her post graduate training in cosmetic dentistry. |
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| A growing number of dentists attending the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) are participating in extensive postgraduate training in the latest advances in aesthetic reconstructive dentistry—including teeth whitening, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, fixing gaps between teeth, gum recontouring, teeth repositioning,cosmetic bonding, and smile rejuvenation. Many LVI-trained dentists have dedicated more than 200 hours to continuing education. |
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| What You Should Look For |
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| At LVI, dentists are trained not only in cosmetic and aesthetic procedures, but to also approach their practice as a service business catering to your individual needs. |
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| Does your dentist rush you into the chair and then leave you sitting there? An LVI cosmetic dentist is instructed to allot time for a thorough, one-on one consultation in order to discuss your desires and expectations. You can feel comfortable asking your LVI trained dentist questions about the various techniques they’ll be using, and you may even be able to preview your new-and-improved smile via temporary prosthetics or implants. Above all, you should feel that you have the dentist’s undivided attention for the duration of your visit, and that they realize that your time is as valuable as their own. |
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| Some LVI cosmetic dentists even offer amenities such as a personalized music during procedures or an on-staff concierge who will order you lunch—or help coordinate your ride—to help make the most of your time with the dentist. |
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| Just as LVI-trained cosmetic dentists are well versed in administering top notch, service-with-a smile treatment, they have the opportunity to be educated in the use of innovative technology and equipment. Before you sign on the dotted line—or open wide—make sure your dentist utilizes intra-oral cameras, diagnostic computerization, smile imaging and other high-tech equipment, all of which signify a progressive, state-of-the-art practice. Ask your dentist which tools he/she uses to diagnose your needs. |
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| Make Yourself Comfortable |
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| Your LVI-trained dentist is there to boost your self-esteem and self-confidence by enhancing your smile (making an LVI Smile®, and making you feel comfortable and well-cared-for. LVI-trained professionals are devoted to changing dentistry and changing lives, one patient at a time. |
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LVI-trained dentists offer affordable cosmetic dentistry. For more information, as an aesthetic dentist.
Find a cosmetic dentist in your area. |
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