Allan Mohr's Smile Creations Blog

No matter what kinds of movies and TV shows you like, it’s almost guaranteed that everyone on screen will have gorgeous, perfectly white teeth. This is largely thanks to cosmetic dentistry. If you wish your teeth were just as camera-ready as your favorite celebrities, know that you don’t have to be a famous movie star, singer, or model to get the exact same treatments that are popular in Hollywood today. Don’t believe it? Read on as we dispel some of the most common myths associated with cosmetic dentistry.

More and more people are choosing to enhance their smiles with cosmetic dentistry, which means a growing portion of the population is asking the question, “What exactly is a cosmetic dentist?” Unlike orthodontists, pediatric dentists, or prosthodontists, being a cosmetic dentist is not a recognized specialty in the dental world. Essentially, any dentist can call themselves a cosmetic dentist. However, there is a big difference between a trained and experienced cosmetic dentist versus a general dentist that offers cosmetic services. What are they, and why do they matter? Read on below before you find yourself in the treatment chair!

Absolutely everyone cares about who they see in the mirror each day, and this includes many “older” people, which depending on how you think about it, can apply to someone who’s 40, 50, 60, 70, and beyond… Just like teens and young adults, people in these age groups often want to improve their appearance, and one of the simplest ways to do this is through cosmetic dentistry. Thanks to modern technology and techniques, there is no age limit when it comes to having a beautiful, pristine smile. So, if you think you’ve simply “missed the boat” when it comes to enhancing your grin, you’re thankfully wrong, and you’ll find out more about your options in today’s blog.

In an ideal world, absolutely everyone would have a perfect, pristinely white smile, but the vast majority of people tend to end up with one of the four most common cosmetic dental flaws. If you have one or more of them, then you’re in good company, because so does the better part of the world’s population! Fortunately, getting them fixed and enjoying the smile of your dreams is relatively easy thanks to modern-day dentistry, and you can learn more about your available solutions in today’s blog.

Many people walk into a cosmetic dentist’s office excited to talk about the changes they want to make to their smile. But, they are surprised when the dentist says that their existing dental issues need to be taken care of first. Why can’t they just make someone’s smile look better and worry about cavities or gum disease later? Does the cosmetic work really have to wait? The short answer to this question is “Yes,” and you will learn why in today’s blog.