Everyone has a different motivation that causes them to consider Cosmetic Dentistry. For some making improvements with their smile fulfills a life long dream, while others are so subconscious they are not willing to continue covering their mouth anymore to avoid showing their teeth.
When I first started practicing cosmetic dentistry over 14 years ago we did not have much to offer patients in the way of showing them how they would look when their treatment was completed.
Thank goodness today that has all changed for the better. Today, patients considering Cosmetic Dentistry first start with an interview to discover their desires and goals for their new smile. They are shown before and after photographs of cases that I have completed over the years and we can usually find a case similar to theirs so they can see the amazing results. But no matter how many before and after pictures a person sees they frequently ask the question; “but Doctor Dolby, what will this look like on me?”
To address this concern, study models are taken and a mock-up of the final treatment can be presented to the patient. This is a great opportunity for the patient to see their new smile on the study model before any treatment is started. This gives the doctor and patient the chance to fine tune the study model to exactly the smile they want.
In order to ensure a successful outcome for the patient, we have taken this one step further. We use the study model mock-up to create the patients temporaries to wear while the permanent veneers are being made. By taking time to make amazing temporaries we take all the guess work out of the case because the patient can actually “test drive” their new smile. We can easily make changes to the temporaries until they are exactly what we want the final result to represent. We simply relay this information to the Cosmetic Dental Laboratory Technician creating the final veneers for us and wahla, an amazing new smile!
So today there is no need to ask yourself the question “what will this look like on me”, because you will have the opportunity to see just how amazing your new smile will be before any treatment has begun. With the modern advancements in Cosmetic Dentistry no one should have to live with a smile they are not absolutely pleased with. So step up today to an Outstanding Smile!
