Posted on: 07 January, 2025
When you’re trusting someone with your smile, don’t be led by price alone, there are many more trust factors to consider.
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It’s important to do your research when choosing any practitioner, but if you’re considering cosmetic treatments to enhance your smile, you need to be confident that your dentist is skilled in this specific field – and can show you before and after results to prove it.
Cosmetic dentistry is both an art and science, involving a high level of expertise with functional and aesthetic outcomes. The best cosmetic dentist for a smile makeover will be skilled in a wide variety of restorative treatments to help patients address a range of concerns – from stained or broken teeth to a crooked or uneven smile.
If there’s something about your smile that you’re not happy with, a good cosmetic dentist can help you make the changes you want for long-lasting satisfaction. Choosing the wrong provider or opting for a ‘quick fix’ treatment, could be a costly mistake that results in pain, ongoing repairs or replacements, an unwillingness to smile and other complications.
Read this guide to find out everything you should look for when choosing a dentist for your smile makeover. If you want to discuss your needs and get more information about treatments, get in touch with our friendly team today.
Not all dentists have expertise in cosmetic dentistry, even if they may be highly skilled in other areas of dentistry. While all dentists are qualified to address oral health-related issues, they must complete additional studies and gain experience to practice cosmetic dentistry.
‘Cosmetic dentist’ isn’t a qualification in itself, but dentists can complete postgraduate courses in specialised fields and training in specific tools, techniques and software systems to equip them with the knowledge and expertise to help you. Mastering these approaches takes time, and you should feel free to ask your dentist about the number of years they’ve practiced in this field and the number of patients they’ve successfully treated with problems or concerns similar to your own.
Our dentists at EVP Dental are highly accredited and experienced at providing cosmetic dentistry in Perth, and committed to ongoing professional development. Our dentists offer a wide variety of treatments to a high standard:
Like any other industry, dentistry is continually advancing, with new technologies and approaches making treatments faster, safer and more predictable than ever. From detailed 3D imaging and modelling of your mouth and face to advanced materials shortening treatment times, ask your dentist what technologies they use to assist them in providing treatments.
Our dentists at EVP Dental are accredited in the use of world-leading dental technologies such as All-on-4® dental implants and Invisalign® clear aligner therapy.
We also offer a range of sedation options such as happy gas, IV sedation and general anaesthesia for patients with heightened sensitivity or who need a little help to feel calm and relaxed.
Got a question about cosmetic treatment under sedation? Speak to our friendly team today, call us on (08) 9470 3944
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When it comes to enhancing the appearance of your smile, discussions of treatments can be abstract and hard to visualise. Your dentist can help you get a better idea of what results can be achieved by showing you digital mock-ups of your desired outcomes, as well as actual before and after photographs and videos of patients they’ve treated before.
Be wary of dentists who don’t showcase their work, or whose website photos look like stock pictures. Many dental clinics have social media accounts where you can find more photos and more in-depth patient stories. EVP Dental has accounts on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube highlighting our dentists’ capable work in cosmetic dentistry and other treatments.
The highly competitive nature of cosmetic dentistry has led to varying standards of ethics in advertising. This can make it challenging for patients to compare dentists and confidently choose the one that’s right for them.
While reviews and word-of-mouth referrals can offer insight into a dentist's professionalism and quality of care, they may not always the most reliable way to find the right dentist for your needs. Every individual’s oral health is unique, with factors such as pre-existing medical conditions and medications potentially influencing what treatments are most suitable. It’s important to recognise that individual experiences may not reflect expertise in complex treatments.
While dentists can legally promote patient reviews that focus on customer service or chairside manner, they are prohibited from incentivising patient referrals—considered professional misconduct—or using patient testimonials to advertise the clinical aspects of treatment. These advertising regulations exist to protect the public from potential harm, as the layperson lacks the professional qualifications to assess treatment success.
When choosing a cosmetic dentist, it’s important to evaluate reviews carefully and discern which ones are genuine and which could be fake. Not all Google reviews are authentic, and while Google's algorithms can identify some fake reviews (high volume reviews, multiple reviews from the same IP address or patterns that indicate a lack of authenticity) many go undetected, potentially creating a misleading impression of a practice's reputation.
Reviews can be helpful but should not replace your own research. To make an informed choice, combine reviews and word-of-mouth referrals with other trust factors mentioned in this blog.
For many people, price is an important consideration when comparing dental clinics, but you shouldn’t choose a dentist based on their fees alone.
Some clinics may not disclose all fees involved in a treatment to make them look more competitive, which could leave you with an inflated bill. A good dental clinic will be upfront about their prices and options to give you a reliable idea of your treatment cost, but they won’t be able to give you a final price until they’ve developed your personal treatment plan.
Some dentists may not disclose ongoing maintenance costs involved to get you over the line. A good dentist will help you determine whether you can commit to maintaining the cost of treatment for the long-term. Dental restorations don't last forever and will require repairs or replacements from time to time. These costs are important to factor in when deciding on the right treatment for you.
Some cheaper dentists may also be less experienced, or cut corners by using poorer quality tools and materials or offering minimal aftercare and support. Choosing these cheaper services can put you at higher risk of complications and needing expensive corrections later.
Elective procedures such as cosmetic dentistry can’t normally be claimed on private health insurance, but many dental clinics offer finance options to break down bills into more affordable instalments. EVP Dental offers flexible payment plans from leading providers, including interest-free plans when eligible.
When looking for a cosmetic dentist, it’s also important to find someone you can trust and feel comfortable discussing your smile with. Your dentist should listen to your concerns and help you address them in ways that are best for you, not make you feel pressured or try to sell you on services you don’t want or that don’t suit your budget.
During your initial consultation, your dentist should make you feel confident in their abilities, be open and honest about what can be achieved, and be clear and jargon-free when explaining procedures and systems in terms you understand.
Our dentists and staff at EVP Dental will take the time to understand your needs and preferences when working together on your unique smile solution. We can also help patients who need extra support, such as sedation options and other techniques for anxious patients.
Dentists who are confident in their abilities and the results you can achieve will offer a guarantee for treatments provided. This can give you peace of mind knowing that if you’re not happy with the outcome, or something goes wrong during or after your treatment, your dentist will help you address the problem at no extra cost.
If you have any questions for our dentists, or want to know more about cosmetic dentistry at our Perth clinic, contact our team today or call (08) 9470 3944.
Here’s a recap of the trust factors to consider when choosing the right cosmetic dentist for your needs:
Be wary of cosmetic dentists that:
Your initial consultation with a cosmetic dentist is vital for learning your treatment options, expected outcomes and estimated costs for a smile makeover. It’s also your chance to build rapport with your dentist and decide whether you feel comfortable and confident in their care.
If you’re happy to proceed with treatment, your dentist will discuss your specific needs, carry out a thorough examination of your mouth or other target areas, and start developing your personalised treatment plan.
A smile makeover may involve a number of treatments that your dentist will carefully coordinate to achieve your desired results, considering how your teeth, gums, jaw, facial structure and other aspects of your appearance work together.
These treatments may be purely cosmetic or may also address functional oral health issues. If you have an existing condition such as gum disease that could affect the success of your treatments, your dentist will treat this as a priority before commencing on the cosmetic aspects of your treatment plan.
Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment, and dentists are qualified to safely use higher concentrations of whitening gels than are available in over-the-counter products for faster and more predictable results. If your teeth aren’t suitable for chemical bleaching, or you also want to adjust their size, shape or alignment, your dentist may discuss other options such as veneers.
Crooked or misaligned teeth can sometimes cause problems with chewing or speech, but even minor misalignment can affect your oral health and aesthetics. If you’d prefer a straighter or more balanced smile, your dentist may discuss options such as veneers, braces or Invisalign clear aligners.
If you’re not happy with the size or shape of certain teeth, your dentist may be able to alter their appearance by removing enamel, applying composite resin, or fitting crowns or veneers over underlying teeth.
Missing teeth can affect the appearance and health of a smile. If you want to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all of your teeth, your dentist can discuss natural-looking replacements with dental implants, bridges or dentures.
Whether you have a problem tooth, stained teeth or other concerns about your dental appearance, our talented dentists at EVP Dental can help you make the changes you want to your smile. Schedule an initial consultation by calling (08) 9470 3944 or book online to take the first step on your new smile journey.
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