Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist
in Buffalo, Amherst, Lancaster and Orchard Park, NY
Do crooked or missing teeth embarrass you? Are your teeth not as white and shiny and you'd like them to be? Are some of your teeth chipped or stained? Whether you live in Buffalo, New York, where Forestream Dental Group is located, or elsewhere, a Yes answer to any of these questions opens the door to cosmetic dentistry. If you enter, you can make a huge change in your smile and your entire life.
Once you've decided that you want to improve your smile with a cosmetic dentistry procedure, you need to find the right cosmetic dentist. Cosmetic dentistry is both a science and an art. Your cosmetic dentist needs to have the knowledge, technology, and skill to perform your procedures but also an eye for detail, proportion and color, and a vision of what end result will look best on you.
Choose a dentist trained in cosmetic dentistry
While there are a lot of general dentists who perform cosmetic dentistry procedures, not all of them have specific training in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Evola is a graduate of the Las Vegas Institute, the premier school for cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry. People go there from all over the world for their top-notch, hands-on training.
Make sure you choose a dentist that has had specialized and continuing training on up-to-date cosmetic procedures. You wouldn't want to trust you teeth to a general dentist who enjoys performing cosmetic procedures on the side, because the training and experience would be lacking. Don't you want the redesigner of your smile to have the world's best training?
How to find a cosmetic dentist
There are many places to find listings of cosmetic dentists, from the phonebook to online directories. However, the best place to start your search is to check with friends or family who have had cosmetic dental work done and ask who they would recommend. You'll be able to see their results firsthand and hear how they feel about their own personal experience.
Ask your regular dentist if there's anyone he/she would recommend. Chances are that he or she will know who in the community has a reputation for great results and a good relationship with patients.
Go to the websites of cosmetic dentistry organizations like the following and see who in your area is licensed:
Then go to the websites of those dentists in your area who are licensed by the above dental associations. There should be a lot of information to guide you, including Before and After photo galleries, testimonials from past patients, information on the dentist's training and experience, and descriptions of all the procedures offered.
Once you've narrowed your search to two or three dentists, feel free to contact your state's dental licensing board to find out if any of them have a history of malpractice suits against them. If any of them has had more than three medical malpractice judgments in the last five years, consider looking expanding your search.
Schedule an initial consultation
Your next step is to meet the dentist to see if the two of you "mesh" in personality. Some cosmetic dentists will even offer a complimentary consultation, sort of a "meet and greet" to discuss the procedures you are considering. Ask to see before and after photos of the dentist's actual patients and if they provide a list of references, feel free to take it and call or email a patient or two for their candid impressions.
Dr. Evola and the staff of Forestream Dental Group all receive ongoing training and education from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Evola is also an instructor for some of the courses given there. If you are considering cosmetic dental procedure, then we invite to browse through our site and the procedures we provide, take a look at our Before and After photo gallery and then schedule a complimentary consultation to come and meet us. We confident that you will feel welcome and comfortable with us!
Creating Smiles and Changing Lives. Every Day.
4711 Transit Road, Forestream Village
Depew, NY 14043
E-mail Us • (716)656-8686
