Know What to Look For to Find the Best Cosmetic Dentist in Charlotte.

When you don't feel good about how your teeth look, it's easy to be embarrassed, so you stop smiling. But thanks to cosmetic dentistry, you don't have to continue to feel bad about your appearance. 

Here are some of the basic benefits and types of cosmetic dental treatments, along with what to consider when having a procedure to help you in your search for the best cosmetic dentist in Charlotte.The Primary Advantages of Cosmetic Dental Treatments

One of the main perks of cosmetic dental treatments is that they can give you more self-confidence, in addition to visually subtracting years off your appearance. Think about how dental erosion and stained teeth commonly occur with aging.  

What's more, cosmetic dentistry can repair or hide teeth that are cracked or chipped as well as fix a ragged gum line and remove gaps in teeth. Besides improving your appearance, cosmetic dental treatments, such as bonding and others procedures, can make your teeth more durable and stronger.

Furthermore, the treatment for covering worn edges or hairline fractures can prevent further wear on areas that have already been affected.

Some of the most common types of cosmetic procedures include:

• Dental crowns—These are cap-shaped teeth designed for covering decayed teeth. In addition to improving a patient's appearance, dental crowns are also used for restoring a tooth's natural appearance. Although crowns last longer than any other type of cosmetic restoration, they involve the most amount of time. 
• Bonding—This treatment is used for reshaping a misaligned tooth as well as for improving its appearance. Bonding involves using tooth-colored dental material for covering fissures and gaps in teeth.
• Veneers-Which are stronger than bonding, are generally constructed from wafer-thin porcelain material. A cosmetic dentist bonds the material to the surface of a patient's tooth for fixing crooked, broken, stained or misshaped teeth. 
• Gum-grafts—Cosmetic dentists use gum grafts for treating exposed or receding gums. 
• Teeth whitening (bleaching)—Hydrogen peroxide and other types of bleaching materials are used for whitening discolored or stained teeth. While some patients have bleaching done for removing stains, others choose this treatment simply because they want whiter teeth.

Because of the various advancements in modern technology today, you have more options now, regarding products than in previous decades. For example, do you prefer veneers or tooth-colored restorations? Usually, the price can vary, according to the type of material that's used.

Prices and payment options can differ, according to a location and your insurance plan. As dental work can sometimes be expensive, you may be able to make monthly payments.

Be sure to check to see if you have some type of dental insurance before signing up for a particular cosmetic procedure.

Other Considerations and Warnings

• Experience is the key:  Dr. Linger has over 20 years of experience providing Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment for patients from all over the world. 
• Digital smile preview:  Dr. Linger can provide you a simulation of the end result before starting treatment. It's important that the patient and the doctor are on the same page before treatment starts and have a clear picture of what the end result will be. 
• Ask to see some "before and after" photos before making a decision.
• Be sure you thoroughly understand how to properly care for your teeth following your procedure as it will probably entail more than simply brushing and flossing.

Don't waste another day feeling self-conscious about your smile. One of the main advantages of choosing Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD is that his team has successfully performed hundreds of all these services and offers them all under a single roof.

Check out our reviews and you will see Dr. Linger rated as one of the best cosmetic dentists in Charlotte. We would love to help you build your beautiful smile.