Dr. Todd Pizzi Discusses Crafting a Truly Unique Smile

SHREWSBURY, Mass. - Jan. 24, 2014 - PRLog -- While it’s certainly true that no two people’s smiles are exactly alike, you may not realize that your particular smile can differ depending on the cosmetic dentist you select to straighten, whiten, repair, and replace your teeth. Not only are no two smiles alike, no two dentists are alike, and the results you see when you have dental work done can vary among dentists.

While one dentist might do an admirable job of straightening teeth, another might go an additional step and recommend re-shaping teeth or whitening tooth surfaces. Since you will quite likely have ideas of your own in mind about how you want your smile to ultimately appear, a good dentist will listen to your wishes and work with you to achieve them.

Since cosmetic dentists undergo training beyond that required for general dentistry, the techniques, materials, and approaches among cosmetic dentists can vary greatly, as can dentists’ experience level. This is why it’s so important to have a good line of communication with your dentist – you want to make sure he or she is crafting the smile that you want, and has the experience necessary to do so. Trained to identify what makes a smile attractive, a skilled cosmetic dentist will have ideas that can guide you to what look is best for you, but your input will also be vital to achieving the results you want.

Just as cosmetic dentistry involves cutting-edge scientific approaches to fixing teeth, it also involves a certain degree of artistry. Cosmetic dentists look beyond function to beauty. When designing a smile, a cosmetic dentist draws from his or her individual repertoire of techniques and materials to gauge how to achieve the right look for you in terms of symmetry, spacing, and color. It’s exactly this artistic component that results in the particular smile you will achieve by working with any given dentist.

You can determine your dentist’s comfort level with certain cosmetic procedures by discussing his or her experience performing them. You may also ask if your dentist has any photos of previous smiles he or she has crafted so that you can see whether the type of results are what you’re looking for. Your dentist should be willing to discuss any specific training he or she has had in procedures that you are considering. And finally, you can do some of your own research about the latest trends, techniques, and materials used by cosmetic dentists to achieve the smiles their patients are looking for.

From veneers to crowns to bonding to teeth straightening appliances, there are many options to choose from. Talk to your dentist about what’s right for you and why. While dental health is always a high priority, the worth of a smile is immeasurable in terms of self-esteem. A truly successful cosmetic dentist is one who can lead you down the road to a smile that is both healthy and beautiful.