Dr. Jessica Chen is a Dentist who has answered some of the common questions bizymoms visitors have about cosmetic dentistry.
Q. How quickly will a person be able to complete cosmetic dentistry treatment?
A. The phrase "cosmetic dentistry" encompasses a variety of procedures that require different lengths of time. These procedures include veneers, whitening, Invisalign (clear braces to straighten teeth), dental implants and metal free partials. They vary in length of time from 1 hour Zoom power whitening appointments to a few months for Invisalign to straighten teeth. Whenever cosmetic dentistry is considered, all teeth should still be checked to make sure that the smile is beautiful, healthy and strong.
Q. What kind of questions should a person ask when looking for cosmetic dentist?
A. With cosmetic dentists, it is important to first tell the dentist what you like to change and ask if the dentist share your vision. Ask what the dentist’s plan is to achieve the goal you have in mind, how many procedures has these dentists done before and how comfortable they are with it. One of the most important parts of finding a cosmetic dentist is to make sure you and the dentist have the same goals.
Q. What are porcelain veneers and how can they improve a person’s smile?
A. There’s no reason to put up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today a veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature’s mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile. Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. They’re made by a dental technician, usually in a dental lab, working from a model provided by your dentist. You should know that this is usually an irreversible process, because it’s necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the shell. Your dentist may recommend that you avoid some foods and beverages that may stain or discolor your veneers such as coffee, tea or red wine.
Q. What can a person do about stained and colored teeth?
A. Stains from aging, drinking and eating dark liquids and foods can be corrected by simple over-the-counter whitening toothpastes and strips, whitening trays, or in-office whitening. Depending on how severe and resistant the stains are your dentist can recommend the best treatment and give you advice through the course of the treatment.
Q. What is an invisalign and how does it work and the benefits of it?
A. A series of clear, removable appliances that straighten teeth! Have you ever considered making a beautiful new smile one of your New Year’s resolutions? Invisalign straightens your teeth, not with brackets and wires, but with a series of clear, customized, removable appliances, called Aligners. They are virtually undetectable (like contact lens for your teeth!). And because the Aligners are fully removable, there are no restrictions on what you can eat. Almost 40,000 patients across the United States and Canada are enjoying the benefits of Invisalign.
Q. How long does Invisalign treatment take?
A. The length of time depends on the severity of crowding or spacing that needs to be corrected. There are cases that have been completed in six months while others that have severe crowding needed 14 months. The average is approximately 9 months for completion.
Q. How much does Invisalign cost?
A. This also depends on the case itself and how complicated the movements are. Luckily, our office offers payment options including third-party financing that allow our patients to make low monthly payments, so they can achieve that beautiful smile they’ve always wanted.
Q. How to contact Dr. Chen if we have further questions?
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Address:
1500 Benson Rd S
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425.998.0183
Email: jessica@myrentondentist.com
Website:www.pacificdentalcare.com/
