Sri Dental Clinic - Since 1993 : FAQ's

• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Whitening
• Perio
• Restorative
• Halitosis
• Orthodontics
• Other Treatments
• Tips

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FAQ's

To assist in answering questions that you may have, we have compiled several frequently asked questions, listed below. Please select a topic that you are interested in.

» Cosmetic Dentistry	» Halitosis
» Whitening	» Orthodontics
» Perio	» Other Treatments
» Restorative	» Tips

Other Treatments:

Q.	My jaw looks like Jay Leno's jaw. ... Can anything be done for me? Yes. Orthognathic surgery can be quite effective in correcting this condition. Esthetic imaging can show you how you will look with your new chin.
Q.	My jaw locks, pops, creaks or clicks. This requires a visit to a dentist or oral surgeon who treats temporomandibular problems. Sometimes these problems require no treatment.
Q.	I need a face lift and some dental work ... which should I do first? Do the dental treatment first and optimize your smile. That way, you will not have someone tugging on your lip or cheeks.
Q.	My smile is crooked. No problem. Although orthodontics is the ideal way to correct this condition, sometimes an alternative method using restorative treatment with bonding, laminating, or full crowns can make a pleasing result.

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Tips:

Do you have any general advice for me before I seek treatment?

» Before intended cosmetic dental treatment, insist on having your smile computerized to make certain you will like the result.

» Make certain you understand the realistic life expectancy of each potential solution to your problem.

» Try to match your need for esthetic perfection with both the dentist and laboratory technician's ability to deliver for you.

Tips for Getting the Smile You Want!

1.	Don’t perpetuate an unattractive smile. Some people go from dentist to dentist looking for that ideal smile, but settling for a “one-tooth-at-a-time” strategy—a new filling here, replacing a crown there, or bonding a chipped tooth. The wiser choice is to approach the mouth holistically, starting with a detailed face and smile analysis, and then developing a plan.
2.	Don’t take your first steps in looking younger by beginning with skin resurfacing or a face lift. A smile makeover should be the first step in making the face look younger. Recreating the silhouette and shape of the teeth, straightening their alignment, and whitening the color—these are the three aspects of cosmetic smile rejuvenation that are essential to youthful appearance.
3.	Discuss with your dentist how “conservative” you want the teeth preparations to be. Be specific beforehand since some dental techniques, such as crowning, call for almost complete tooth enamel removal. And even the more conservative porcelain laminate can be a disaster for you if the dentist’s technique calls for almost TOTAL enamel reduction. So there are different techniques and you need to have a clear picture about what will and will not be done to you.
4.	Educate yourself as to the advantages and disadvantages of each type of restoration, as well as their predicted “life spans.” Your present dentist may or may not be the best person to change your smile. Read this and more in the consumer guide to cosmetic dentistry, Change Your Smile (Quintessence Publishing).
5.	You need to match your need for the best results with the best referral. Sources are the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as the dental schools in your state. Unfortunately, most local dental associations refer on a rotating basis to members and many search engines list those dentists who pay for the placement of their listing.
6.	Make sure the dentist you select uses high-tech diagnostic devices to help make a thorough, functional, as well as cosmetic, evaluation before giving you a plan of treatment. For instance, a tiny intra-oral camera can show an enlarged image of your teeth by 20X so both you and the dentist should be able to see any tooth defects you have. This can help prevent accidental tooth fractures and/or tooth loss. Digital X-rays can be enlarged to the size of a TV monitor, aiding the dentist in diagnosing potential problems in the early stages. Another essential diagnostic tool is laser detection technology that helps find and predict cavities that cannot usually be seen by just examining your teeth even with magnifying glasses.
7.	No doubt you have read advertisements for products that did not measure up to their claims. Well, dental ads are no different. Most are written by advertising agencies that are paid well for creating clever phrases and images. Real credentials are difficult to evaluate. Don’t be fooled by those that have founded their own “learning institute” and listed themselves as members. More reliable are dentists that list academic dental school professorships. Authors of dental textbooks, dentists who teach at recognized dental schools and those who have advanced specialty degrees may have the qualifications you are looking for.
8.	Check the Better Business Bureau in the city where you live to make sure the dentists you are considering to do your smile makeover have a good record of pleasing patients. They will have a record of complaints filed against dentists.
9.	You want no surprises. Everything should be clear in advance, including details of the treatment plan, the extent of tooth reduction, any surgery required, options and any compromises possible, as well as the fees. Will the dentist you consult with be doing all the treatment or just part of it? Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
10.	NEVER hesitate to get a second or even third opinion. This will allow you to visit other offices and see what they have to offer. It will also provide you with a different analysis of the treatment plan given to you by the first or second dentist. Don’t give up until you have the smile that you always wanted!