HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST OF ALL COSMETIC DENTISTS IN FARGO
There are many cosmetic dentists in Fargo, but how do you choose the best one for you? Here are some insider tips from the pros.
IN THE MARKET FOR A COSMETIC DENTIST IN FARGO?
When you Google, does it matter which cosmetic dentist you choose? Of course, it does! You want a cosmetic dentist who not only will give your smile an excellent outward appearance but a long-lasting, functional investment that is true to YOU in every sense.
It’s wise to focus on three main aspects when comparing.
#1. ASK FOR RESULTS
A picture smile gallery is a good start, but the best way to really see people’s smile transformations is with video. Take, for example, this video clip of Susan.
Susan is a patient of our cosmetic dentist in Fargo, ND, Dr. Derek Harnish at Arch Dental.
Being a university teacher, she found herself in front of people all day long and felt very self-conscious about her smile because her teeth had discolored over the years and were not straight.
Watch this short clip and see why she trusted Dr. Derek Harnish as her cosmetic dentist and how her trust was rewarded.
VIEW OUR FARGO COSMETIC DENTIST'S SMILE GALLERY
#2. LEARN ABOUT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS
Beyond the cosmetic dentistry gallery, look for these key points when in the market for a cosmetic dentist in Fargo.
Relevancy
Anyone can make a webpage with the keyword “cosmetic dentist Fargo.” That in itself does not guarantee that their dentistry services will achieve the results you are looking for.
All professionals and business must adapt to changing technologies and advancing techniques in their industry. The same goes for dentists. New tools with digital, sonic, and UV technology are emerging and constantly changing the way we do cosmetic dentistry. A good rule of thumb to know if the Fargo cosmetic dentist you’re considering is up-to-date with modern cosmetic dentistry practices is by looking at their website. Does the website feel outdated? Then most likely, their dental technology and aesthetic methods are not the forward-thinking and long-lasting type you are looking for.
Our cosmetic dentist in Fargo, Dr. Derek Harnish incorporates advancing technologies to accurately and comfortably take 3D scans of your mouth and screen for oral cancer. He uses CEREC CAD/CAM technology to create cosmetic dental restorations in just a few minutes to uniquely fit your smile and face.
Training
While all dentists can make tooth restorations, beware! Not all dentists are qualified to perform cosmetic dentistry by the standards of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry!
To use a similar comparison: All doctors go to medical school, but you would hardly ask your general physician to perform plastic surgery on you. Instead, you would trust a plastic surgeon for this type of procedure because he/she has several years of advanced specialty training and expertise beyond that of general doctors.
Dr. Derek Harnish is not only an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he also regularly completes 100 hours of continuing education every year (well beyond the 16-hour yearly requirement for dentists).
Philosophy
Having made sure of the most important dentistry requirements, now you can shift focus to what YOU really want out of your cosmetic dentist in Fargo.
- Read their cosmetic dentistry patient online reviews.
- Make sure you look at their smile gallery to view their work. When you compare the faces and smiles of their patients, do they look happier? Do their smiles all look the same? Do their smiles really bring out the best of their facial features?
You also want to know about how this cosmetic dentist treats people in general. Call the dental office and ask about procedures and costs. Ask for sedation or relaxing amenities and comforts. A positive discovery in all these aspects will reaffirm that this cosmetic dentist really cares about making their patients happy; and that may be your lot as well if you decide to schedule your consultation!
#3. ANSWER:
"IS THIS COSMETIC DENTIST THE ONE FOR ME?"
At the end of the day, what matters most is you are comfortable with your cosmetic dentistry provider. If that is not the case, you have the power to choose which dental artist you want to trust your most precious asset with—your self-image.
“It always bothers me when you see ‘cosmetic dentists’ before and after photographs of patients and they all look the same because nothing is custom-tailored to that patient. It’s just the same dental lab technician making the same shape over and over again and putting them into lots of different faces.
My focus with this type of work is to make your smile look as natural as possible so that the cosmetic dentistry enhancements can blend-in naturally. I invest lots of photography and planning work on my end because I want your unique personality to show through your smile. I’m proud of the fact that each of the smiles we have on this website is unique in its own way; no two are the same. That’s how I think cosmetic dentistry should be done. Every curve and contour of the tooth is custom built to enhance that individual’s face and overall appearance.”
— Dr. Derek Harnish
ENVISION THE POSSIBILITIES FOR YOUR SMILE!
Schedule a smile design consultation with our cosmetic dentist in Fargo to shape and attain the smile you were born to have.