Choosing a cosmetic dentist carefully is time well spent, since a successful search will provide you with a relationship and years of comfortable, functional and beautiful smiles. You may know that “cosmetic dentistry” is not an ADA-recognized specialty, and it is rarely taught in dental schools. Thus, the term “cosmetic” describes a myriad of subjective situations when applied to dentistry.

Choosing a cosmetic dentist, with this in mind, suggests that many doctors could use the term quite subjectively. To know more about what results you could expect, there are several questions that you should ask and feel comfortable with their answers:

• what in-depth cosmetic training has the doctor had post-dental school?
• how many of the type of cosmetic procedures has the doctor performed?
• ask to see related before and after photos of the doctor’s actual work
• is the doctor or lab accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry? (see www.aacd.com)

As for our office, Dr. J. Fred Arnold, III has built his cosmetic expertise soundly on the healthiest, most functional aspects of this exciting form of dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry brings together health, function, and natural beauty that has transformed the lives of his patients.

With extensive training in cosmetic procedures, Dr. Arnold is one of only 228 in the world to achieve AACD accreditation. Not only that, but our in-house lab technician Mike Morris, CDT is also AACD accredited (one of 17 anywhere). Together they make an incredible team. Before and afters of their work are available on our website or in our office. Please contact us to set up a time to come in and talk with us about your dream smile.