Baton Rouge Cosmetic Dentist

Perfecting Smiles

Everyone appears to be talking about it and it seems everywhere you go, people’s smiles are getting more and more attractive.  So what’s the big secret?  It seems to be Cosmetic dentistry, which is all the latest rage.  So, what is it about cosmetic dentistry that makes it so appealing?  “The first thing you notice about someone is their mouth or smile, “ Dr. Michael Montalbano, a local cosmetic dentist, says is the reason that cosmetic dentistry is becoming increasingly more popular.  People are becoming more aware of what a beautiful smile can do for them and seeking out the means to that end, cosmetic dentistry.

Montalbano is among several highly qualified cosmetic dentists in the Baton Rouge area.  Montalbano, born and raised in Baton Rouge, graduated from LSU’s School of Dentistry and started his own practice, which has been open for more than 20 years.  At one point, he noticed that his patients were maturing and increasingly desired to look more attractive and healthy.  As a result, he pursued extensive training in cosmetic dentistry in order to offer more services to his patients and has been perfecting smiles ever since.

Although there is a great deal of buzz surrounding cosmetic dentistry, the field still holds many unknowns for the general public.  A lot of people are interested in cosmetic dentistry but simply do not know enough about it to determine if it is right for them.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry
According to Montalbano, cosmetic dentistry includes a range of services from “a simple whitening of a single tooth to full mouth reconstruction.”  Some other dental procedures considered cosmetic include closing gaps between teeth, whitening discolored or stained teeth, repairing chipped, broken or worn teeth, repositioning crowded teeth, replacing missing teeth and old metal filings.  Advanced treatments include veneers, crowns and bonding, bridges, smile whitening and TMJ using our advanced K7 technology.

Cosmetic dentistry can give you the smile you’re always wanted.  Just about anyone with a desire to improve their smile is a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry.  Some bigger problems however, such as gum disease, need correction before any cosmetic dentistry procedures can be done. 

How to Choose a Dentist
Before scheduling a procedure, you need to choose the right dentist.  There are many things to take into consideration when choosing a cosmetic dentist, and the more information you have the better equipped you are to make an informed decision that will yield your desired results.  Therefore, it is important to do your research.  Talk to friends who’ve had cosmetic dentistry work done.  Take the time to personally meet with several cosmetic dentists before making your decision.   Montalbano suggest looking at a dentist’s portfolios to see what kind of work they have done in the past.

Questions to Ask
Not all dentists are qualified to do cosmetic dentistry.  Becoming qualified to practice cosmetic dentistry requires additional specialized training.  Montalbano suggests finding out how they obtained their cosmetic dentistry certificate, because not all certification training is the same.  Some courses are hands-on; others are lectured-based.  That can make a big difference.

Other Things to Consider
Within the Baton Rouge area, there are numerous cosmetic dentists.  Montalbano and Drs. Richard Wampold and Randy Buntyn are the only cosmetic dentists trained at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.  The certification program at LVI teaches certain techniques designed around what’s best for the client with an understanding that each patient is different with special needs requiring different techniques to achieve their perfect smile.  Some other important issues to discuss include questions regarding the longevity and durability of the procedure as well as the cost.

The more you know about cosmetic dentistry and what it has to offer, the more reasonable your outcome expectancy will be and the more pleased you will be with the results.  J.M.