How to Choose a Cosmetic Dentist

In Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario

Finding a qualified and skilled cosmetic dentist is no different from finding the right medical doctor. You must use careful consideration and do your research first. At Willow Dental in Mississauga, Ontario, we are focused on you and your needs, but we also have a Team of highly skilled and capable dentists who are here for you and who are skilled in using the latest technology and techniques.

Post Graduate Training

General dentists must be certified and educated in order to be reputable in their field. The same holds true for cosmetic dentists. A skilled dentist who comes highly recommended by others would be a good choice for general dental work.

However, if the dentist in question has not had any post graduate training in cosmetic dentistry, then he can hardly claim to be highly skilled in performing cosmetic dentistry procedures. In this case, he is probably not your wisest choice because his specialty is in general dental practice and not cosmetic dentistry practice.

Look for training, education and accreditation through reputable institutions such as:

• LVI (Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies)
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Canadian Dental Association
• Ontario Dental Association

Experience

Together with post graduate training, your cosmetic dentist should possess a good amount of hands-on experience in his chosen specialty and in the procedure you are considering. If you are looking for a dentist to provide you with new porcelain veneers, you probably don't want to go to someone who has performed thousands of crowning procedures, but has only done two or three procedures involving veneers.

At Willow Dental, we offer skilled cosmetic dentists who have been with the practice since the day we opened our doors. This means they are not only familiar with our own practice, but they have performed our regular services over and over and have perfected and improved their skills over a long and stable career with us. This is the kind of cosmetic dentistry Team you want handling your care and procedure.

Other Considerations

Of course training and experience are of the utmost importance in choosing a cosmetic dentist, but they are not the only factors to consider. Here are some other issues you may want to consider when choosing the right cosmetic dentist:

• Who does your general dentist recommend?
• Who do your friends recommend?
• Does the dentist offer financing options?
• Do they have before and after photos of their work?
• How extensive is the practice?
• What is the office atmosphere like?
• What patient comforts are offered?
• What technologies are employed at the practice?
• What is the experience of the dental lab and technicians who will be involved in your procedure?
• What types of materials does the practice use and what will be used in your procedure?

To learn more about how to choose a cosmetic dentist, please contact Willow Dental today. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, we have been in practice for 43 years and have committed our careers to serving our patients in the best way possible.