How To Determine If Your Cosmetic Dentist is Right For YouWritten by Kelly Altodona
The best cosmetic dentist for you is one that you feel that you have confidence in and whose taste you can trust. If a cosmetic dentist does not seem to be listening to you or answering your questions then that may be your first clue that he or she is not right for you. Remember that you are paying this dentist a lot of money to perform a service for you so there is no reason for you to be subjected to any type of sales pitch, personal criticism or non- conclusive answers to your questions (especially about cost of procedure!) As in any situation, trust your what your gut is telling you and don't fall into a state of wishful thinking! Apart from having innate sense that you can trust cosmetic dentist, he or she should also be able to thoroughly answer following questions in a clear, concise and thorough manner. Keep in mind that as many cosmetic dentists are very wealthy, they will often book a consultation with a man or woman that has been trained as a professional to answer your questions. §What cosmetic dentistry do you recommend to make my smile more attractive and why? §How much can I expect to pay for this procedure (s)? §Do you offer financing or must it all be paid upfront? §What is rate of interest on your financing plan? §Do you invest in your continuing education and if so what seminars or courses have you recently attended? §How many times have you performed this dental procedure you are recommending for me? §What complications can I expect from operation?
| | What To Consider Before Having A Chemical PeelWritten by Kelly Altodona
Not everybody is a candidate for a chemical peel, especially peels that have dramatic results. Peels are divided into two different categories: minor peels that are outpatient procedures and deep peels which require deep sedation and long, often painful recovery periods.The light chemical peels mainly include alphahydroxy acids. This family of chemical peels includes fruit acid peels (from citrus acids), glycolic acid peels (created from sugar cane), lactic acid peels (derived from sour milk or berries), malic acid peels (made from apples), and tartaric acid peels (made from grapes.) These peels can assist with skin that is mildly wrinkled, sun-damaged, scarred by acne or marred by blackheads. Be aware that spottiness', scarring and burning can be a consequence of even mildest of chemical peels. The heavier chemical peels contain greater concentrations of acids. You are essentially burning your old skin off so that new skin cells can replace it. Be aware that these types of peels require you to be completely sedated and have a recovery time of at least a month and in many cases up to three or four months. Be aware too that many people find recovery phase which can involved a bandaged face, pus, bleeding, scabbing and an unpleasant odor to be very difficult to handle emotionally. You must be mentally and emotionally stable to undergo a cosmetic procedure such as this. Many people experience a psychological low or depression after a deep chemical peel. This is why people who already suffer from depression, manic depression or chronically low self-esteem are not great candidates for a chemical peel. The emotional devastation that comes with looking in mirror and seeing a bloodied face as well isolation from other people can trigger an existing emotional condition or cognitive disorder and make it worse.
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