{"id":69,"date":"2023-02-04T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=69"},"modified":"2023-03-02T20:00:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T20:00:27","slug":"3-questions-to-ask-at-your-cosmetic-dental-consultation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/04\/3-questions-to-ask-at-your-cosmetic-dental-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Questions to Ask At your Cosmetic Dental Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_126384303__1677786992_97454.jpg\" alt=\"Patient talking to their dentist\" class=\"wp-image-70\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_126384303__1677786992_97454.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_126384303__1677786992_97454-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_126384303__1677786992_97454-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">Cosmetic dentistry<\/a> allows your dentist to completely transform the look of your smile, fixing any of a wide variety of cosmetic flaws that you might be dealing with. However, the field is so expansive that it can be hard for the average person to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part of a cosmetic dental consultation is being able to get a sense of your dentist and what they\u2019re capable of. If you have one coming up, however, you might not know what questions would be best to ask. If you\u2019re curious, here are some you should probably consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Procedure is Best for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re coming in for a consultation you might have a treatment in mind, but the best thing that you can do a lot of the time is to ask your dentist\u2019s opinion about what would be the best fit for you. Cosmetic dentistry is broad, and one problem can be approached in a variety of different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your dentist what problem you\u2019re looking to fix, and ask your dentist what procedures could help you with it. This is a good way to learn more about cosmetic treatments, but also to subtly gauge which treatments the dentist you\u2019re talking to specializes in. After all, they\u2019ll be much more likely to recommend a procedure that they\u2019re comfortable with over one that they aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I See Pictures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a similar vein, most dentists will have before and after pictures of patients that they\u2019ve seen. They take these pictures for marketing purposes, and they will be happy to show them to you if you ask. This will not only give you an idea of what your dentist is capable of, but also a realistic expectation for what any given cosmetic treatment can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Will It Take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many cosmetic treatments can be completed within a single session, but others will take several appointments over the course of weeks to finish. Knowing what you\u2019re getting into before you begin cosmetic treatment is important so you can be prepared to see it through to the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you have any other questions during your consultation, you shouldn\u2019t be shy. Your dentist will be happy to answer them for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a dentist with experience, Dr. David C. Parsons has the know-how to help you. He\u2019s been practicing for over 40 years, and in that time he\u2019s learned how to treat all kinds of patients with a gentle touch. Dr. Parsons completed his doctorate at the Baylor School of Dentistry, and since then he has undergone hundreds of hours of continuing education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winfieldsmiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (620) 221-0730.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cosmetic dentistry allows your dentist to completely transform the look of your smile, fixing any of a wide variety of cosmetic flaws that you might be dealing with. However, the field is so expansive that it can be hard for the average person to navigate. 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