How to Choose a Cosmetic Dentist

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Consider cosmetic dentistry if you dislike how your teeth or smile appear.. Learn more about cosmetic dentistry to see if it's right for you.. Investigate at-home treatment options.

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Consider cosmetic dentistry if you dislike how your teeth or smile appear.

Step 1

Consider cosmetic dentistry if you dislike how your teeth or smile appear.

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Learn more about cosmetic dentistry to see if it's right for you.

Step 2

Learn more about cosmetic dentistry to see if it's right for you.

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Investigate at-home treatment options.

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Investigate at-home treatment options.

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Assess whether an orthodontist would be a better choice.

Step 4

Assess whether an orthodontist would be a better choice.

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Ask your regular dentist.

Step 5

Ask your regular dentist.

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Search for a cosmetic dentist through state or national associations.

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Search for a cosmetic dentist through state or national associations.

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Choose an accredited cosmetic dentist.

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Choose an accredited cosmetic dentist.

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Contact your local dental school.

Step 8

Contact your local dental school.

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Plan to meet with at least two cosmetic dentists.

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Plan to meet with at least two cosmetic dentists.

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Ask the dentist about her preferred methods.

Step 10

Ask the dentist about her preferred methods.

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Ask for references and before-and-after photographs.

Step 11

Ask for references and before-and-after photographs.

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Ask for proof of accreditation, licensing, and continuing education.

Step 12

Ask for proof of accreditation, licensing, and continuing education.

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Inquire about long-term prognosis.

Step 13

Inquire about long-term prognosis.

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Talk about money and logistics.

Step 14

Talk about money and logistics.

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Check the payment options.

Step 15

Check the payment options.

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