{"id":288,"date":"2016-11-30T18:32:16","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T18:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=288"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:25:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:25:19","slug":"live-in-niskayuna-how-to-choose-a-cosmetic-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/live-in-niskayuna-how-to-choose-a-cosmetic-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Live in Niskayuna? How to Choose a Cosmetic Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"niskayuna<\/a>The list of cosmetic dentists in our region is growing every year — but not all dentists providing aesthetic services are created equal. If you are interested in making your healthy teeth sparkle, it is critical that you take a couple of things into consideration. First of all, cosmetic dentistry requires an artist\u2019s touch. And that special aesthetic skill doesn\u2019t come naturally. It is something that is developed over years of experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So what should you look out for as you search for your partner in smile transformation? Your Niskayuna cosmetic dentist should offer a mix of skill, formal training, continuing education, and the before and after photos to prove their skill. <\/span><\/p>\n

Consider Formal, Continuing Education and Training<\/span><\/h3>\n

You want to make sure you are benefitting from the most experienced care, and that includes formal and continuing education as well as experience and training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Page<\/span><\/a> also actively pursues continuing education opportunities beyond her formal training at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. She has undergone special training in dental implant dentistry, endodontic treatment, laser therapy, as well as orthodontics. Both doctors at Capital Smiles approach cosmetic dentistry with knowledge cultivated through their numerous academic pursuits. <\/span><\/p>\n

Look For Before and After Photos<\/span><\/h3>\n

Want to know what\u2019s really possible with your smile? You can read about credentials and experience all you want, but the best way to truly understand what\u2019s possible with a prospective cosmetic dentist is to look at real cases they\u2019ve performed. Capital Smiles is proud of our <\/span>Smile Gallery<\/span><\/a>, where we show off some of our most dramatic smile transformations. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check Out Their Credentials and Accreditation<\/span><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/span><\/a> (AACD) is the world\u2019s largest dental organization. More than 6,000 members like benefit from the group\u2019s dedication to the advancement of excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s imperative that a cosmetic dentist be an active member of the AACD. While membership in organizations like the American Dental Association can help you gauge a dentist\u2019s credentials in general dentistry, only the AACD focuses specifically on the field of aesthetic dentistry. <\/span><\/p>\n

What does a dentist gain from membership in the AACD? The resources to stay up-to-date on the latest methods, materials, and treatments available in cosmetic dentistry, in addition to opportunities to network with leading professionals in the field. <\/span><\/p>\n

Questions to Ask When Searching for a Cosmetic Dentist<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you have decided on a list of potential cosmetic dentists, ask yourself a few questions to narrow down your choices and make the final decision. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some specific questions you may want to ask yourself or your cosmetic dentist include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n