In the past, dentistry practices were neatly separated into two basic categories:
• General dentistry which was associated with all of the “necessary” treatments, such as the diagnosis and treatment of cavities and gum disease, cleaning, and restorative practices such as the implementation of dental crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures.
• Cosmetic dentistry was thought of for procedures such as tooth whitening, straightening, and capping. It was relegated to the realm of “vanity dentistry.”
Today, the NYC dentistry industry recognizes that a blend of the two is closer to the truth. More and more, the separation of general and cosmetic dentistry skills is not as common in actual practice, and those dental practitioners who do specialize in one or the other take care to work in collaboration with others who supply the complementary skills.
One reason for this significant shift in thinking is that the body of past and present medical knowledge has proven that there are definite health benefits to cosmetic treatments such as implants and tooth straightening, and distressing health issues associated with not receiving this type of dental care. Cosmetic surgical procedures are even used to treat advanced gum disease, which can cause a whole range of distressing health issues. Some of them are jaw joint and nerve pain, hearing impairment, migraines and neck pain, loss of bone mass and muscle tone in the face and jaw, difficulty speaking and chewing, and adult tooth loss. NYC cosmetic dentist Dr. Jeff Golub Evans believes that this places many cosmetic procedures firmly in the “necessary” category.
Cosmetic Dentistry Today
The days when cosmetic dentists were known mainly as celebrity smile doctors, manufacturing factory standard incandescent grins are over. Today’s NCY cosmetic dentistry practitioners are a whole new breed. Dr. Jeff Golub Evans knows that each of his patients’ smiles are absolutely unique- just like the people themselves. There is no one beautiful perfect pearly “white,” no more than there is just one shade of blonde or brunette. While he and his team of professional dental staff will work hard to improve and maintain the health of your teeth and gums, they know that the most beautiful smile is one that looks natural, fits your personality and face because it belongs to you, and doesn’t come from some factory ideal of the “perfect” smile.
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