Is Cosmetic Dentistry Right For You?

One of the more popular ways for a person to improve or restore their smile is by undergoing a cosmetic dental procedure such as bonding, crowns, dental implants, gum re-contouring, teeth whitening, or veneers. In many cases, just about every individual out there is a good candidate for one of these procedures. However, there are always exceptions to the rule with those rare, more severe cases that cosmetic dentistry procedures cannot help. So it helps to understand whether or not you are a candidate for one of these procedures to begin with.

If you have been thinking about improving the appearance of your teeth and restoring your smile but you don’t know whether or not you are a candidate for a cosmetic dentistry procedure, then we recommend that you answer each of the following 10 questions before going any further:

• Do you avoid smiling in photographs?
• Do you envy the smiles of celebrities when you see pictures of them?
• Do you get concerned about showing too much of your teeth when you smile?
• Do you get embarrassed about smiling around others?
• Do you have teeth that are crooked or misaligned?
• Do you think that braces will help you achieve the perfect smile?
• Do you usually cover up your smile with your hand?
• Do you want to change how your gums or teeth are shaped?
• Do you want to have whiter teeth?
• Do you wish there were no gaps between your teeth?

If the answer to any of these questions was “YES”, then there is a good possibility that you are a good candidate for one of the cosmetic dentistry procedures that we provide here at Stony Brook Family and Laser Dentistry.

If you feel that you have a less-than-perfect smile but you are unsure as to whether or not it will be worth the money to improve it or restore it, then we encourage you to contact us today and consider all of the options that are available. We can evaluate your teeth and determine whether or not cosmetic dentistry is right for you in a single visit to our Long Island office. Please contact us today and speak with one our staff members.