{"id":439,"date":"2014-12-31T15:41:26","date_gmt":"2014-12-31T20:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikemalonedds.com\/blog\/?p=439"},"modified":"2014-12-31T15:41:26","modified_gmt":"2014-12-31T20:41:26","slug":"can-a-general-dentist-do-cosmetic-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/blog\/can-a-general-dentist-do-cosmetic-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a general dentist do cosmetic dentistry?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I want to do some cosmetic procedures to my teeth. My dentist is a general dentist. Can you tell me if he can do the cosmetic procedures or if I need to go to a cosmetic dentist?<\/p>\n

Frank C. – Oregon<\/p>\n

Frank,<\/p>\n

There is no recognized specialty in cosmetic dentistry. That means that everyone who does cosmetic dentistry is a general dentist. However, not all “cosmetic” dentists are equal.<\/p>\n

You didn’t mention what type of cosmetic work you were planning on. If you were wanting something simple, such as teeth whitening, then any dentist could do it.<\/p>\n

But, if you were wanting someting complicated, such as porcelain veneers, then you’ll want someone with specialized training. \u00a0In those cases, I would look for a dentist who is accredited with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/a> (AACD). They’ll have the skill to give you a gorgeous smile.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Lafayette, LA Cosmetic Dentist<\/a> Dr. Mike Malone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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