What exactly does it mean to be a cosmetic dentist?  While this does not exist as a specialty in the field of dentistry, it does require extensive and specialized training to perform the complex procedures to restore and enhance a smile.

A cosmetic dentist must take into account not only the tooth, its structure, placement, current shape and desired end result, but also the facial structure, age, skin tone of the face as well as function and placement within the muscle and biting forces of the mouth.  This complex arrangement of biological functions require a keen eye for art as well as attention to detail and understanding of the science.

So how do you find a cosmetic dentist who provides these services with the expertise to perform them?  If the training matters to you, it is best to start there.  Search for schools and institutions that provide continuing education training dentists in this specialized focus.  Most of these will provide a listing or search feature for those dentists who have secured the training. 

It takes many hours out of the office, not on vacation, to receive training with such a delicate focus.  Isn’t that the kind of care you want?