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Thanks to the internet, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to just about everything. If you’re looking for a cosmetic dentist on Long Island so you can enhance the appearance of your smile, a search engine will literally show you thousands of listings, but there’s just one problem: choosing the right dentist can seem almost impossible. You don’t have time to read through page after page of websites! Fortunately, finding and picking the best dentist on Long Island can be relatively easy–you just have to focus on a few key things that will help you cut through the clutter.
1. Look for THIS in a dentist’s bio…
A dentist doesn’t need any special training to call themselves a “cosmetic dentist,” so the quality of work can vary widely from practice to practice. When looking over a dentist’s bio, search for things that indicate they have dedicated cosmetic experience. Are they members of organizations like the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry? Have they taken courses dedicated to cosmetic procedures? Do they regularly teach other dentists about cosmetic dentistry? This will let you know that the dentist has the hands-on knowledge you need.
2. Read their reviews
You can find online reviews for practically everything these days, including cosmetic dentists! A quick overview of a dentist’s reviews will let you know A.) How often they actually perform cosmetic procedures, and B.) If patients are happy with their results. Keep an eye out for specific terms like “porcelain veneers” and “whitening” so you only read the cosmetically-focused reviews.
3. Look at their Smile Gallery
Any cosmetic dentist that you’d actually want to visit is going to have a smile gallery proudly showing off patients they have helped in the past. This will give you a chance to see their work firsthand. Dedicated cosmetic dentists will also have patient stories where you get to hear directly from a patient what it was like getting their smile treated at a specific practice. These are usually more in-depth and personal than an online review and will give you a much clearer impression of the practice and the skills of the dentist.
4. Keep this in mind when looking at a Smile Gallery…
When looking through a dentist’s smile gallery, ask yourself a basic question, “Do all of these smiles look the same?” Many cosmetic dentists end up giving their patients the same generic smile, which isn’t well suited for each unique individual. Instead, keep an eye out for a smile gallery that shows fully personalized and customized treatments. The best cosmetic dentistry isn’t cookie-cutter!
And that’s it! By just focusing on these 4 things (or really just 3 if you think about it), you can quickly sift through your search results and find the best cosmetic dentist on Long Island. Once you’ve made your choice, be sure to give them a call to start on the path towards your new, stunning smile!
About the Author
Dr. Allan Mohr is a cosmetic dentist with more than 30 years of experience providing one-of-a-kind smile makeovers for his patients. You can read about how he was able to dramatically improve Eva’s appearance and confidence here, and you’ll find more firsthand patient stories like this here. To learn more about your cosmetic options with Dr. Mohr and schedule a FREE smile makeover consultation, click here.
