Cosmetic Dentists Expand Services to Make Patients Happy
Dr. Smile 18 December, 2008
Every general dentist offers some form of cosmetic dentistry, whether composite fillings and white crowns or various forms of veneers, orthodontics, and whitening. Some cosmetic dentists stretch their esthetic services beyond the confines of dentistry. These guys and gals offer laser skin therapy, Botox, and dermal filler injections to patients who want more
than a smile makeover.
Dermal Fillers
To plump lips, reduce wrinkles, and create a more youthful facial appearance, dermal fillers are just what the doctor – er, dentist – ordered. Juvederm has been a leader in dermal fillers, but this year Radiesse entered the scene.
Radiesse consists of calcium-based microspheres in a watery gel. The product entices new collegen to grow around the injection site, which can produce more lasting results than previous generations of derma fillers. Because Radiesse is biocompatible and mimics a natural substance, few allergic reactions and side effects have occurred. Radiesse was approved by the FDA – twice – and has CE certification.
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There are probably a number of reasons that cosmetic dentists are reaching outside the scope of their normal day-to-day procedures. I would have to think that the expansion into these types of services is primarily profit-motivated, but to some degree necessary for survival in some cases. In this economy diversifying is important.
Very True! They need to be appropriately trained and certified to diversify their services. I wonder how many people will visit a dentist to get a botox as against a cosmetic surgeon.
Hmm I did not know that dentists were giving botox. Yeah I agree with Cory this is all about profits. Most of these additional practices are likely not medically needed.