Invest in a beautiful smile

If you're considering a specialised dental treatment such as implants, braces, oral surgery, crowns or gum treatment, always check:

• If the procedure will be performed by a general dentist or a dental specialist.
• Can all the procedures take place in one location. In the case of dental implants, two types of specialists are usually involved - an oral surgeon/periodontist and a prosthodontist.
• The dentist's experience and success rate with your exact procedure. Ask to see before and after photographs.
• Check the dentist's training and how up-to-date he or she is with developments in your area of concern. Such information is usually available on the clinic's website.
• Seek a second or even a third opinion. Most specialised dental treatments involve a financial investment, so select a clinic you feel meets your needs in every way.

        Remember, teeth should certainly look good but their primary purpose is functionality. Restoring proper chewing and speaking function to your teeth will always enhance your quality of life in the long term.
Specialist Dental Group, Tel: 6733 7883, www.specialistdentalgroup.com


Posted Sept 2010