Do I Need to See a Cosmetic Dentist Specialist to Revise a Crown and Veneer? Dentist Answers, Tips
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Do I Need to See a Cosmetic Dentist Specialist to Revise a Crown and Veneer?

If there is such a thing. I have a crown and veneers that are slightly mismatched and mishapen. I have never been happy with them (understatement) and would like to have them redone. Can my regular dentist do the work or should I see a "specialist?" How do I find someone who truly specializes in cosmetic dentistry? I live in New York City and there's a dentist on every corner and they all advertise as "Costmetic Dentists."

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by nycanon in nyc
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There is no such thing as a Cosmetic Dentist Specialist

You are 100% correct. These days everyone claims to be a Cosmetic "specialist". There is NO recognized specialty in Dentistry in cosmetics. It's up to each individual dentist to seek out as much post-graduate training in cosmetics as he or she desires. I would suggest you research the amount of training and experience that any dentist you are considering has. Is he or she at least a "sustaining member" (as opposed to "general member") of the American Academy... more
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