Cosmetic Dentists 411

Cosmetic Dentistry is the science/art of giving you the smile you have always dreamed about having. Recent technological breakthroughs have made it possible for our cosmetic dentists at Kent Family Dental,(link to home page) in Grand Rapids MI to give you the beautiful smile you have always wanted.  Because of these breakthroughs, that bright smile is now more affordable and attainable than it is has ever been in the past.  Improving your smile through dental implants, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, tooth colored fillings, orthodontics (braces), porcelain crowns and other cosmetic dental procedures can dramatically change your appearance and your self-confidence!

Recently, more and more people are discovering cosmetic dentistry and its benefits.  In addition to improving your smile’s appearance, there are also cosmetic dental procedures that will improve the alignment and function of your teeth.  To begin your search for a cosmetic dentist in Grand Rapids,(link to dentists profile page) please set an appointment to discuss your dental concerns with one of our cosmetic dentists at Kent Family Dental in Grand Rapids MI.   Our cosmetic dentists will first evaluate your desires & health. Next, your teeth will be analyzed individually and as a whole as they relate to surrounding and occluding teeth.

Beautiful Smiles have several features in common that you can look forward to acquiring should you decide to have cosmetic dentistry performed.

~ The teeth are healthy, strong and clean, no active decay
~ The teeth are straight, not crooked
~ The teeth are evenly spaced, no gaps
~ The teeth are white, not stained
~ The top teeth show when you smile, but not the gums
~ The gum line is smooth, not uneven
~ The edges of the top teeth smoothly follow the curve of the lower lip
~ Overall happiness and a huge boost in your self-esteem

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s most common answers from the general public are as follows:

What is the first thing you notice in a person’s smile?

~ Straightness
~ Whiteness & Color of Teeth
~ Cleanliness of Teeth
~ Sincerity of Smile
~ Any Missing Teeth?
~ Sparkle of Smile

What types of things do you consider make a smile unattractive?

~ Discolored, Yellow, or Stained Teeth
~ Missing Teeth
~ Crooked Teeth
~ Decaying Teeth & Cavities
~ Gaps & Spaces in Teeth
~ Dirty Teeth

Age 20 and under: Patients highest cosmetic demand?

~ Teeth Whitening
~ Orthodontics
~ White fillings

Age 20 – 50: Patients highest cosmetic demand?

~ Teeth Whitening
~ Porcelain Veneers
~ White fillings
~ Porcelain Crowns and Bridges

Age 50 and Older: Patients highest cosmetic demand?

~ Crowns and bridges
~ Dental Implants
~ Dentures and Partials

What would you most like to improve about your smile?

~ Whiter, Brighter and Straighter Teeth

If you are located in or near the Grand Rapids area and would like a whiter, brighter smile and straighter teeth, our cosmetic dentists at Kent Family Dental look forward to answering all your questions regarding cosmetic dentistry.  Are you afraid to smile?  Get your confidence and great smile back at Kent Family Dental!  Contact us today!