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Being a "cosmetic dentist" is a statement
that today can apply to every dentist. Look at ads in the yellow
pages, you will see most dentists state that they are Family and
Cosmetic Dentists. We feel that you cannot be both. You will need
a dentist who has had considerable experience in complex restorative
and smile improvement cases, a dentist who has had advanced training
and education in being able to properly diagnose and complete
complex cosmetic cases. Our office focuses on providing our patients
with the highest standards of aesthetic and technical expertise.
A patient should consider the following in helping
decide on a dentist:
1. Post Graduate
Cosmetic Training
Completion of courses in cosmetic dentistry is essential. Robert
V. Massa, D.M.D has completed almost a thousand hours of post
graduate dental courses. He is a member of the American Academy
of Cosmetic Dentistry as well as a Fellow in the Academy of General
Dentistry. He has previously held membership in the American Prosthodontic
Society. He has also been written about in newspaper and magazine
articles and print. To date, Dr. Massa has restored and placed
over 14,000 restorations involving crowns, veneers and fixed bridgework.
His patients have included celebrities, recording artists, actors
and actresses, media personalities, and of course, everyday people
who want to improve their smile, their appearance, and look and
feel better about themselves. This type of experience speaks for
itself when you, as the patient, are evaluating your decision
making process in choosing the right dentist for your cosmetic
treatment.
2. Patient Approach
Our office approach is to take the time to explain your needs
and how we will be able to fulfill your expectations. We will
explain to you in detail your individualized treatment. We take
into account other criteria than your teeth in helping achieve
a complete diagnosis; we consider the gums, your facial structures,
and your lips.
3. Doctor Experience
Our practice focuses on appearance and aesthetic dentistry for
cosmetic improvement of the teeth and smiles; we treat complex
restorative cases. Dr. Massa has been focused on appearance and
cosmetics for over 21 years. This experience has enabled him to
see a wide variety of cases and treatments and he uses this experience
to successfully treat each individual case.
4. Our Smile Design
Our patients can see what their new smiles and appearance will
look like BEFORE we begin procedures. This enables our patients
to have input into the design of their new smile makeover.
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