Questions to ask your smile makeover dentist to make sure you aren't left in the dark

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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 Time: 7:44 AM
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If you have decided to have smile makeover and transform your smile you may have many questions that you want to ask your dentist. Often we are given so much information that we forget to ask the questions we wanted to. This section can help you to remember any questions which you may want to ask.

• Are you accredited by the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors?

A smile makeover is an intensive transformation of your smile that will require many specialised treatments. It is therefore important to have your treatment at a professional, accredited dental practice. Check if your dental practice is registered with the BACD before booking your appointment.

• If I am not a suitable candidate for a smile makeover what alternatives are there?

Many dentists can recommend suitable alternatives if a complete smile makeover are not suitable. In some cases patients may not be suitable because of a health condition and therefore your dentist can further advise you.

• What type of anaesthesia will use for the smile makeover?

It is important to find out what type of anaesthesia your dentist will use on you for the smile makeover. This is to ensure your safety during the procedure, however most BACD dental practices will use general anaesthetic and will thoroughly inform you of the procedure.

• How long have you been offering the treatment for?

It is important to find out how long they have been offering smile makeover treatment for. Professional dental practices may have been using the treatment for some time and would have a client list of patients who have previously had the treatment. If the dental practice has recently started offering the treatment you could take a look at any feedback that it has received. Alternatively you could book an appointment with a practice that has been offering the treatment for some time.

• Do you have any images of successful smile makeovers?

Many cosmetic dental practices will have galleries of images that you could browse through to get an idea of the type of work you want on your teeth. Images are helpful in helping you to make important decisions involving the treatment such as the type of veneer you want.

• What after care is needed after my smile makeover treatment?

In some cases you may need after care treatment and your dentist will be able to further discuss this with you. There may be additional charges for after care services therefore it is important to discuss this prior to the treatment.

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