Help And Questions

We’ve created the following questions and answers in hopes of giving you as much information as possible about dentistry in general, and how to find dentists in Pembroke Pines. If you have any further questions, a dentist from our directory would be the perfect source for information.

What do I do in the case of a Dental Emergency?

If you are suffering from acute or excruciating dental pain, and cannot see a dentist or schedule an appointment until the next day, you will have to rely on emergency room services to determine the extent of your emergency dental needs.  You will either be given pain medication, or, if the nature of the emergency is crucial, many hospitals have maxillofacial surgeons on staff that can perform emergency dental procedures.  Dental pain can be massive.  We do not suggest to “wait it out” or to over-medicate using over the counter drugs.  Until you can see a medical professional, Ibuprofen products are known to reduce swelling and alleviate pain.

Why do I need to go to a Pembroke Pines Dentist vs. any other dentist or referral source?

All dentists are not alike. The level of their training is the key to your success, the number of successful cases and the number of years in practice. Without the training, a dentist could be practicing for 20 years, doing the same wrong things or using the same old techniques as he was taught back in dental school. His patients would never know, because they would not know any better either. Pembroke Pines Dentists has done the research on each and every dentist’s credentials.  We are selecting only the best local Pembroke Pines dentists to appear in our directory.

How Much does Cosmetic Dentistry Cost?

This is a broad question and the answer can vary as widely as the question “how much does a car cost?” The answer is that the price varies depending on the quality, design, and workmanship that you desire from the finished product as well as the care and attention that you receive along the way. A large majority of inquiries are only about cost,  and that should not be the determining factor. Just as if you were selecting a brain surgeon, or even a restaurant or hotel for that matter, you wouldn’t want to make your selection for a cosmetic dentist based on price alone.

Are Veneers all the same?

If you want to improve your smile, beautiful custom-made porcelain veneers and crowns are the platinum standard that world-class cosmetic dentists use to create gorgeous smiles. Sometimes referred to as porcelain laminates, veneers are thin, custom-made moldings that resurface the face of unsightly teeth. The most beautiful, realistic restorations are individually hand made by a master ceramist. Each veneer or crown is crafted from special tooth-colored porcelain to create the most natural smile possible.

You may have seen people with unnatural looking dental work that is easy to spot. Perhaps their teeth are unnaturally white, opaque, and blocky, or maybe you’ve spotted the tell-tale signs of dark metal showing between the porcelain and the gum line. We want our clients’ smile to appear so naturally beautiful that people will only assume they were born with it. To get this type of result takes a combination of artisans, the cosmetic dentist and the master ceramist.

Can any general dentist do Cosmetic Dentistry?

Not all General Dentists are qualified to perform Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures. There are no formal University programs today that teach Cosmetic Dentistry and it is not considered a specialty. Because of this, any General Dentist can call themselves a Cosmetic Dentist. Cosmetic Dentistry is a field that requires more than a one day course in doing veneers. Understanding the materials, and the products are a key component to Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as working and COMMUNICATING with a highly trained master ceramist and laboratory are highly sought after qualities.

Where do I start if I need Dental Implants?

Your first step is to visit one of the top dentists in Pembroke Pines. You would start by looking up an implant dentist. If the implant dentist does the restorative or the crown part of the implant, then they would treatment plan you for the implants by first finding out what your overall desires and goals are. If they do not perform this procedure, then you would want to visit one of the top dentists in the Prosthodontics or Full Mouth Rehabilitation section. Once you and your  dentist decide on the outcome and the shape of the teeth that you desire, a wax up of the teeth is done to find the proper position of the teeth, a CT scan of the jaw along with the Wax up in place (with Barium Sulfate) to make sure the implants are positioned in the proper place.