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| Common Questions |
| Common Questions about Cosmetic Dentistry |
Our patients have asked us quite a few questions concerning dental procedures, our office policies, and how they can improve their smiles. We have designed this page to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you need more detailed information or have another question not listed below, please do not hesitate to contact Atlanta West Family Dentistry. We are here to serve you!
Are the dentists at Atlanta West cosmetic dentists? Most certainly! Dr. Watson and Dr. Cameron have been improving smiles since 2002. They work hand-in-hand with only the finest dental ceramists and technicians to ensure that each patients get the smile they deserve. Back to Top How does Watson keep up to date on all of the current techniques and materials? Dr. Watson and Dr. Cameron subscribe to the industry journals to keep up to date on research and development in the dental industry. They also take time on a regular basis for continuing education and ensure their team does the same. The doctors have completed over 700 hours of continuing education in the past 5 years. Back to Top Do you accept referrals? Most definitely! We believe your referrals are our best compliments, and we welcome your friends and family members with open arms! Back to Top What different payment options do you provide? We accept cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Your insurance plan co-pay is due at the time of your visit, but we can bill deductible payments over a period of time according to your particular situation. Please let us know ahead of time if you desire to pay in installments, so we can structure an appropriate plan for you. We also work with financial partners such as Back to Top How do I safely whiten my teeth? At our office we offer two methods of whitening your teeth that are both safe and effective. ZOOM one-hour teeth whitening can whiten your teeth up to ten shades lighter. We also offer custom-designed trays for you to use at home, which offers results in about two weeks. Dr. Watson or Dr. Cameron will evaluate the potential for whitening your teeth based on their current color and the causes of any discoloration. Back to Top What precautions do you take to ensure patient safety? Our entire practice team implements sterilization techniques designed to ensure patient safety. This goes beyond wearing gloves and facemasks to prevent passing germs, and includes a specialized sterilization center and a water filtration system to guarantee a fresh water source for each patient. Back to Top What makes you different than any other dental practice I can visit? Dr. Watson is one of the few dentists in the country who will be awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Much of his expertise with cosmetic dentistry can be attributed to the Pankey Institute, a world-renown facility for teaching techniques in cosmetic dentistry. As a Pankey dentist, he can deliver dental care that must be experienced to be believed. His commitment to patients is complete and unwavering, and he considers it a privilege and honor to treat them. By stepping into Atlanta West Family Dentistry, you will be entering a dental world you won't believe ever existed. Beautifully designed and elegantly decorated, our reception area will make you feel welcome, in style and comfort. You are greeted by name every time you visit our office, and we are always available to address any concerns you may have. Our ultimate goal is your comfort. From beginning to end, the experience at our office is unparalleled. We welcome you to experience it for yourself. Back to Top I want my front teeth to look better, but I do not want to wear braces. What would you recommend? Our doctors have a number of ways to improve the look of your front teeth without the use of braces. For slightly crooked or unevenly worn teeth, a bit of reshaping and the addition of porcelain veneers may be sufficient to give them a bright, uniform look. We would be happy to speak with you further about the option best suiting your individual situation. Back to Top What is Smile Analysis? A smile analysis determines the proper aesthetics with relationship to your facial symmetry, lip line, and phonetics. Each person has a unique "perfect" smile; one proportional smile flattering to his or her face. And with Smile Analysis, we can show you what your smile can look like. Back to Top What is Smile Design? The highlight of smile design is watching your eyes light up the first time you look in the mirror at the change that has taken place. Our experience of watching our patients react to their new smile is almost overwhelming. We see an immediate change in their confidence and their interaction with others. The result is the creation of a beautiful new smile which is comfortable to function with. Typically changing the clinical smile is rewarding, but when clinical changes affect the psychological and emotional components---that is exhilarating! Most see dentistry simply as a repair and maintenance facility. But when patient lives are changed in such drastic measures, it confirms the reason many of us got involved in dentistry in the first place, which is to help others. Back to Top |
