As the great Louis Armstrong once sang, "When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you." Your smile is the first, and may be the only, thing that people see when they look at you. Its presence on your face can make a great impression. However, some people lack the confidence to smile and make an impression for fear that impression might not be a favorable one. Their lack of confidence comes from an insecurity in either their teeth, gums, or jaw formation. There is good news for shy smiles! Hundreds of dentists across the nation specialize in correcting imperfections in smiles. By finding a cosmetic dentist, people can find their courage to smile again.
Cosmetic dentistry is art and science combined. It is general dentistry with the technology and engineering necessary to produce beautiful and durable dental work. In previous years, cosmetic dentistry started and stopped with simple procedures like crowns and caps. Now, however, the sky is the limit. A few of the many procedures available are teeth whitening, lumineers, porcelain veneers, smile design, white fillings, invisible braces, dental implants, as well as many others. If you are embarrassed by your smile, gums, or teeth, you can change them for the better by visiting a skilled cosmetic dentist. At the very least, schedule an appointment for a consultation. You won't be disappointed!
yourdentistryguide.com
This website is very helpful in that it is a directory of cosmetic dentists. It gives at least one choice per state for over 30 states in the US. Once you click on your state/city choice, you are directed to the cosmetic dentists available in the area, along with information about each and their contact information. You are also given the option to visit their website and read reviews about their personal care and reputation of service.
http://www.yourdentistryguide.com/dentists/cosmetic.htm
cosmeticdentist411.com
This website offers many helpful resources in your quest to better your smile. There is a directory of dentists by state and there are articles relating to all things dental. It is also very helpful to be able to see before and after procedure pictures; some of these are incredible! Another interesting aspect of this site is that you can email a question to a cosmetic dentist and you will receive an answer from an actual dentist!
http://www.cosmeticdentist411.com/
1800dentist.com
We have all seen the advertisements on TV for this website and it is worth your time to check it out. It allows you to search by state or by ZIP code. Once you choose your state or ZIP code, you are given several choices of dentists. Each dentist selection lists his address, hours of operation, a description of him and his services, as well as any associations he is a part of and any certifications he holds. This is a great one-stop dentist "shopping" experience!
http://www.1800dentist.com/find-a-dentist
mynewsmile.com
This is a very impressive site! It was created by a cosmetic dentist in 1995, and it is now one of the most visited cosmetic dental sites. Each month averages around 100,000 new visitors! It is very thorough and professional in the information that it presents, yet there is a certain level of ease in the way that the information is presented. Dr. David Hall, the creator of the site and a cosmetic dentist himself, is very personable and helpful as he discusses current dental procedures and directs you in your search to find the right cosmetic dentist for you.
http://www.mynewsmile.com/