Can A General Dentist Perform Cosmetic Dentistry?

Dentistry has always been about more than maintaining our oral health. We also all want a smile that we can be proud of and can share with confidence. Cosmetic dental treatments were created with the intent of improving the beauty of our smile. Examples of these treatments include dental restoration, teeth whitening, and veneers. Through these procedures, you can have a brighter, more beautiful smile. Whether your underlying cause was injury, tooth decay, or genetics, you don’t have to see a particular dentist to get these treatments performed. Danforth Dental Solutions is proud to provide them for their dental patient family.

Can A General Dentist Perform Cosmetic Dentistry?

General dentists are just as capable of performing cosmetic dental procedures as their specialist counterparts. Their training includes the same treatments, and they’re just as familiar with your overall oral health. Cosmetic dentists are the right call when providing these cosmetic treatments are complicated by other oral health issues. With all of this, you may wonder what the difference is between these two professions. Let’s outline it below:

• Cosmetic Dentists – These dentists are those that specifically focus on cosmetic dental concerns. It’s common for specialists to run clinics that don’t manage more advanced forms of oral health care. Their sole focus is often treatments that improve their patient’s smiles. It’s important to remember that this doesn’t denote any additional education; their foundation is the same as that of general dentists. Instead, it represents a specific focus on an area of dentistry. However, they are more familiar with handling cases where cosmetic treatments require extra expertise.
• General Dentists – General dentists have no such specific focus. As generalists, they provide every area of dental treatment, from cosmetic care to oral surgery. Whether you need help with oral pain, malocclusion, misaligned teeth, or dental whitening, they’re there to help. Further, when you’re a patient at Danforth Dental Solutions, you know that we completely understand your oral health. This perspective allows us to adapt our cosmetic treatments to your dental care reality.

There’s one other aspect to consider with receiving cosmetic dental care from a specialist. Cosmetic specialists tend to charge more for their services on the premise that they are specialists. While warranted by their expertise, it reinforces the idea that cosmetic dentists are your destination for special cases, not general cosmetic care.  

Cosmetic Dental Care From Danforth Dental Solutions

If you’re considering improving your smile’s appearance, call our office. There is a range of treatments that provide cosmetic benefits that are also therapeutic in nature. Traditional braces are one such example. These braces correct misalignment, close gaps, and readjust your bite for a healthier smile. However, they also straighten your teeth and produce a more beautiful smile in the process. If it’s time to learn more about what Danforth Dental Solutions can do to help you achieve your desired smile, call us at (416) 461-6516. We’ll schedule an appointment with Dr. Claudia Wood or another member of our team.