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Did you know that any general dentist can legally advertise as a cosmetic dentist? This may not sound like a big deal, but you may be surprised to hear that a general dental degree typically does not include any training in cosmetic dentistry. Why should you be concerned about this?

A great cosmetic dentist must have the eye and instincts of an artist as well as a solid background in functional dentistry. When it comes to enhancing your smile with procedures like porcelain veneers, crowns, bonding, and dental implants, you do not want to choose just any ordinary dentist. A qualified cosmetic surgeon must do years of post-graduate training in order to master the techniques necessary to enhance your smile in a way that not only looks good, but also natural.

Perhaps you have seen pictures of smiles that look “fake.” Such fake smiles are examples of unsuccessful cosmetic dentistry. While any dentist can claim to have the skills, training, and experience to apply something like porcelain veneers, these fake smiles are proof that not all so-called “cosmetic” dentists can do the job right.

One way to ensure you are choosing the finest cosmetic dentist available is to look at his or her credentials. If your dentist’s educational background includes the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, then you know you have found a cosmetic dentist that will give you the results you want. LVI is the premiere post-graduate cosmetic dentistry training facility in the world.

If you are looking for an LVI trained and qualified cosmetic dentist in the Kansas City area, please contact Dr. Castaneda today to arrange your consultation.