What Makes a Cosmetic Practice Special? The Difference Between General and Cosmetic Dentistry
At our practice, we believe all great care is the result of open communication between our patients and our team. We are always willing to answer any questions a patient has about a procedure, our office, or our staff. Not only does this build a real connection, it also demystifies the complicated work we do, putting patients at ease. Over the years, we’ve answered more questions than we can count, but one comes up more than any other: What makes cosmetic dentistry special? The best way we can answer is to say that cosmetic dentistry is everything you’d get from a general dentist, plus a specialization in cosmetic and functional enhancement. A general dentist focuses on prevention, education, and treating conditions like decay and gum disease. They usually handle the primary care for individual and families.
associate the cosmetic with the superficial, but that’s certainly not the case when it comes to your teeth. Improving factors like alignment and restoration provide a foundation for better oral health. Your smile looking its best is important. However, it’s just as essential that you have the foundation for long- term oral health. To achieve this goal, we specialize in a number of procedures including veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, and teeth straightening. In addition to these cosmetic services, we offer all the routine procedures you’d find at a general dentist. We pride ourselves on being an exceptional cosmetic dentistry practice. We can’t do that, though, without the building blocks of general dentistry. So what is cosmetic dentistry? It’s everything you’d find at a great general dentistry practice, plus a bit more.
The focus of cosmetic dentistry is, as the name implies, ensuring your teeth look and feel their best. Too often, we
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Ingredients For the Salad:
For the Dressing: • 1 large carrot, roughly chopped
• 3 cups chopped kale leaves • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets • 2 cups chopped red cabbage • 1 cup matchstick carrots • 1 cup chopped cilantro • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds • 1/3 cup sliced green onions • 1 diced avocado
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon white miso • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions 1. To make the salad, add all ingredients to a large bowl; toss to combine. 2. To make the dressing, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper or add extra honey for a sweeter taste. 3. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately.
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