Cosmetic Dentistry | Scottsdale

Esthetic and cosmetic dentistry encompass all procedures which are designed to improve the look of your smile. A discerning individual will realize that almost all procedures in dentistry are cosmetic ones in some form or another.

There is no specialty in dentistry that is called cosmetic dentistry. The only masters of all cosmetic and esthetic procedures in dentistry are Prosthodontists.

The American Dental Association recognizes nine branches of dentistry as specialties:

• Dental Public Health
• Endodontics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics

Note that “general dentistry,” “family dentistry,” and “cosmetic dentistry” are not considered dental specialties by the American Dental Association.

Membership in such organizations does not equal clinical skill and practical application. There is no discretion or restriction to joining these types of organizations.

If your smile is important to you, as it should be, then place your trust in the kind of healthcare professional who is willing to go above and beyond to complete an accredited and ADA recognized specialty program. They will go above and beyond for you, as well.

Veneers are a thin layer of restorative material placed on the enamel surface of the front of the tooth. Enamel is the outermost layer of a tooth. If insufficient enamel structure remains, veneers are not a good treatment option.

Due to their thin nature, veneers have limitations when trying to correct gross tooth malpositioning and excessively dark baseline color.

Veneers can be made out of porcelain or composite. Porcelain veneers will be made in a dental laboratory, and will require at least two visits to complete.

Composite veneers are also known as bonding. Composite veneers are placed during a single visit, just like a regular dental filling.

The cosmetic result of porcelain veneers is higher, due to the more lifelike appearance of the porcelain material as compared to composite resin.