When you need dental care such as a checkup, filling, root canal or treatment for gum disease, you could technically visit any dentist. That’s so long as they are fully qualified and regulated in the UK.
But what you may not know, is that a cosmetic dentist can also perform general dentistry.
At Cromer House, our Liverpool dentists provide general dentistry but also specialise in cosmetic dentistry treatments.
As a result, we’re able to take a broad approach to your treatment to ensure your oral health is prioritised without compromising the appearance of your teeth.
In today’s post, we want to explain the many benefits that an aesthetic approach can have when having any general dentistry treatments performed.
Comprehensive training
Similar to becoming a doctor who specialises in a certain area of medicine, to become an aesthetic dentist you have to be fully qualified in general dentistry first. Only then can you decide to specialise in dental aesthetics to learn skills such as composite bonding, teeth whitening or composite veneers.
To become a general dentist, it typically takes 5 years of studying at a dental school, before 1-2 years of supervised study. Then, to train in dental aesthetics, your dentist has to complete an additional 1-3 years of study on an approved course (i.e. Aesthetic Dentistry MSc).
Therefore, in total, it can take anywhere up to 10 years of tuition and practical experience, just to get qualified as a cosmetic dentist.
So you can imagine that by the time an aesthetic dentist has also been practising in clinic for a long time after graduating, they possess an extremely high level of experience as masters of their craft. This is essential for providing the best outcomes for highly specialist cosmetic dental treatments such as veneers.
Overall, having such a comprehensive level of training can address both functional and cosmetic dental concerns simultaneously.
Preventative aesthetic advice
Our Liverpool cosmetic dentists really do have your best interests in mind. That’s because we don’t just focus on the here and now, but also on how we can help you avoid potential further issues down the track as much as possible.
Every patient is unique. But some of the aspects we’ll look out for is the potential for tooth discolouration or uneven wear on the teeth, based on the issues you’re experiencing.
On a basic level, what our cosmetic dentists can do best is provide insightful guidance that goes beyond what a typical dentist appointment will reveal about your oral health.
When you do get any general dentistry treatment (i.e. a filling for a cavity or a crown to repair a damaged tooth), we’ll also take an aesthetic approach. This involves ensuring the tooth is restored, but in a way that doesn’t diminish your smile. For example, using tooth-coloured materials for fillings.
Advanced techniques and equipment
Our Liverpool cosmetic dentists are always looking at ways to improve your treatment experience. This is in terms of the quality of the results we can produce, but also your overall comfort during and post-treatment.
Plus, when you’ve spent around a decade getting qualified just to become a cosmetic dentist, you never stop wanting to learn new techniques!
Beyond keeping our job so fascinating, providing state-of-the-art solutions also allows us to maintain a higher standard of patient care. That’s because we are able to develop more innovative solutions to creatively solve problems.
In a typical dental setting that’s not always the case. Instead, your dentist may focus more on restoring the tooth in a functional sense, rather than considering the impact on the quality of your smile.
P.S. Head over to our Instagram page to see our incredible before and after images for our various Liverpool cosmetic dental services.
Enhanced patient experience
As your local dentist in Liverpool, we pride ourselves on getting to know our patients. This is important so that we can take the best care of your oral health as a whole, including providing any general dentistry services you may need over time.
For patients with busy lifestyles especially, having all of your dental treatments performed by the same dental practice can save you time and hassle.
Previously, it was usually the case that patients would visit their general dentist for a checkup, then head elsewhere for cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening or veneers. However, there is now much more awareness of the risks this can create, especially if travelling abroad to a non-UK-regulated dentist.
Thankfully, as our cosmetic dentists also offer general dentistry services, you can ensure quality and professionalism will always be the main focus, regardless of the treatment you are looking to have done.
For instance, should you come in for a checkup and request any cosmetic treatments, it couldn’t be easier to keep everything in-house. You’ll benefit from the reassurance of being treated by the same dentists and in a setting you’re already familiar with.
If you have complex dental issues, combining your treatments with the same dental practice can also make your treatment far easier to arrange.
Book your consultation today for a smile makeover in Liverpool
Interested in treatments such as teeth whitening, teeth straightening or veneers?
Cromer House is a leading dental practice based in the L36 area of Liverpool.
Whichever aspect of your smile you’d like to improve, our Liverpool cosmetic dentists are only a call or a click away.
Simply head over to our booking form to book a consultation.
Or, if you have any questions about the cosmetic dentistry services we offer in Liverpool please give us a call on 0151 489 2139.
