What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

When it comes to dentistry, as you look in the Yellow Pages you will find that every dentist claims to be a cosmetic dentist. There has been such an influx of “cosmetic dentists” that anymore, being a “cosmetic dentist” is cliché – even (yawn) passé! Why? Because these days, any dentist who does teeth whitening or white fillings can claim to be a cosmetic dentist!

Choosing the right dentist for you, one with substantial experience in complex cases, extensive hands-on training, a background in teaching other dentists the latest and the best, and who has a gentle approach that compliments your needs and wants, is critical to achieving the most successful outcome - your radiant confident new smile. Educated and discerning people realize that cosmetic dentistry properly done, is complex and precise and will dramatically affect their lives for years to come.

So what is cosmetic dentistry?
Radiant beauty IS more than skin deep! It goes down deep to your bones with an increased confidence and a smart positive image that is hard to miss and hard to ignore. And along with feeling smart and looking good, how about a more youthful smile that takes years from your face! Cosmetic Dentistry says your smile is about impressing the important people in your life with a confident positive image. It’s about whiter brighter sexier smiles and healthy fresher kissable breath. It’s about a smile that screams with confidence and a youthful exuberance that knocks their socks off!

While stylish wardrobes may come and go, your smile is one accessory you will never take off - because a beautiful smile is never forgotten!

That is Cosmetic Dentistry!

The “Hollywood Dentistry” of the past has now merged with strong space-age materials and modern techniques to restore dingy, aging worn-down smiles, to their youthful strength and glory. Durable comfortable bites and bright smiles are now the custom of our day.

Fine Smiles have become the signature mark of both the fashion conscious and the confident healthy mindset. This merging of beauty and function through advancements of modern science gives you the benefits of looking good, feeling good, and lasting forever! (Well, okay, maybe not quite forever. But having it last a long time, be healthy, and look fine is what every aging baby-boomer longs for!) This new field of dentistry is called aesthetic dentistry. It utilizes principles of modern dental technology called “adhesive dentistry.” We no longer sacrifice beauty for strength, or strength for beauty. The strength of superior porcelain and ceramic restorations are blended with the art and beauty of cosmetics that will bring your smile gracefully into the age of aesthetics.

From simple teeth whitening, to veneers, to fixing a crooked smile - advancements in cosmetic dentistry can give you the healthy smile you want and deserve.

You may learn more about whether you can benefit from cosmetic dentistry by calling Dr. Ostler at 509-946-6566 and scheduling a no-cost initial consultation. You may also see examples of cosmetic dentistry and read more on this web site in the gallery and expertise section.

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