Everyone has some aspect of their smile that they just don’t care for. These concerns may include discoloration, misaligned teeth, and excessive gum, among others. This is where cosmetic dental care comes in, saving the day with treatments to beautify your smile. However, some patients wonder if they’ll be able to receive cosmetic dentistry care from their general or family dentist.
Can A General Dentist Perform Cosmetic Dentistry?
Every dental specialty receives the same training at the start of their careers, including handling cosmetic dental concerns. While there are specialists for handling complex cosmetic concerns, every dentist can provide aesthetic treatments for their patients. In addition, there are benefits to visiting your family or general dentist to have your cosmetic treatments performed.
These benefits include:
- Comprehensive Care – Noone knows your dental health like your general dentist. They can use this knowledge when preparing you for a cosmetic dental treatment to ensure the best positive results. They’ll also know any health concerns they must consider along the way.
- Personalized Care – Not only do they know your health concerns, but they’re also familiar with you as a patient. This means they’ll understand your goals better than a dentist you’re only seeing for one procedure.
- Convenient Care – Your general dentist is already part of your life, and working a visit to their office is something you’re familiar with managing. You won’t need to drive to another clinic, learn a new route, or accommodate multiple appointments in different locations.
- All-in-One Service – Some office locations have specialists on staff at their home clinics, which means you won’t have to go anywhere else for complex treatments.
These four factors mean making your general dentist the home for cosmetic treatments can provide superior results. General and family dentists provide other services that often cross lines between cosmetic and other areas of dentistry. Some examples of procedures like these include:
- Veneers
- Dental implants
- Fillings
- Dental Crowns
- Gum Reduction
- Enamel Reduction
When considering your dental health, ensuring you’re getting the best care you can is essential. This usually means sticking with your primary dentist produces the best possible results. Cosmetic dentists and other specialists are the right options for severe or complex cases. Our team will let you know if the services of a specialist are necessary to achieve the results you’re looking for.
Plan Your Cosmetic And Preventative Health Journey With Us
If you’re ready to begin your journey to great oral health with McCartney Dental, it’s time to give us a call. Dr. Jonathan McCartney, DMD, and the other members of our team will talk about your dental care goals. From cosmetic care to restoration and orthodontic dentistry, we’ll work with you to design the right treatment plan for you. It all begins with a call to (941) 423-4334 to schedule your first visit to our North Port, FL office. During your visit, you’ll undergo a thorough dental exam and a comprehensive medical and dental health history review. Call us today, and let’s start working together on the beautiful smile you dream of!
