How To Avoid Bad Cosmetic Dentistry
Your smile is arguably one of the most important features for many people. After all, it’s the first thing people see when they meet you, and a great smile can give the great first impression you need. According to research, laughter also really is the best medicine, and so it’s no surprise then that many who are unhappy with their smile go down the route of cosmetic surgery. With so many adverts around saying you can get that perfect Hollywood smile, the cosmetic dentistry industry has boomed in recent years, promising confidence boosts and better luck in both work life and love life.
But what about when things go wrong? As with any surgery there is always a risk that things might not go to plan. Luckily there are ways you can go about reducing this risk as much as possible. It’s important to make sure you find the right dentist the first time around. Whilst basic dentistry focuses on health and purpose, as you can imagine cosmetic dentistry differs in that it is about the look and feel, as well as the health and purpose. Therefore you want to look for a dentist that has undertaken extra training and ideally shadowed an experienced cosmetic dentist. Look at their previous work and make sure you’re happy with the before and after shots. It is better to take your time to find the right person than have it done badly and spend years in pain waiting to get it sorted.
Obviously it is important to choose a dentist who has previously had extra training in cosmetic surgery, but it is also important to choose one who keeps up to date with the latest developments in the field. Ask them what research they do and if they attend conferences regularly, as this will give you a good idea on how much they keep up to date with the industry.
Before you go ahead with any procedure, make sure you ask the dentist to provide you with models of how your teeth will look after the surgery. This will give you a realistic representation of how your teeth will look after the work is complete.
Finally, enjoy your new teeth! Make sure you look after them properly as per the dentist’s instructions and everything should be fine.
Of course, things won’t go smoothly 100% of the time. If you’ve already had bad cosmetic dentistry done, then you’re probably wondering what you can do. Specialist solicitors such as Field Fisher Waterhouse can help with medical negligence claims. FFW has a dedicated cosmetic surgery claims team tasked with dealing with these claims. These claims differ from other surgical negligence claims, mainly due to the psychological factors that poor cosmetic surgery can cause. For more information you can visit Field Fisher Waterhouse’s website.
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