It is just logical that any dentist becomes more qualified and trustworthy when he or she has done many procedures or has been in the practice for long. This way, you can be sure the dentist is through with doing practical and uncertain professional experiments. It will also help if you will check the background, especially the dentist's post-graduate dental education. He is someone with a passion for aesthetics and creating beautiful smiles though the practice of his science-based profession. Considerations A cosmetic dentist about to embark on a smile makeover to a patient takes into consideration several factors that constitute a person s total smile: facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth (color, width, length, and shape), gum tissue, and lips. The service is conducted to aid patients in attaining whiter and brighter teeth, so that smiles are made more appealing and charming. Other than dental procedures conducted at a dentist s clinic, cosmetic dentistry usually recommends actions and medications that could be applied even at home. Proper and appropriate consultation must be achieved before taking any procedure to whiten teeth. Invisalign Invisalign is a new orthodontic treatment system in straightening teeth using clear plastic molds (aligners). Invisalign retainers are worn 24 hours a day (except during meals). The entire procedure is repeated until the teeth are correctly in place. Like the traditional braces, Invisalign costs around $3,000 to $5,000 (U. Make sure also that the dentist has a license to practice and do the procedures. If you do not have the money, I suggest that you forego with the plans and wait until you have saved for it. Scrimping is a no-no because although it is considered minor surgical procedure, it is still a medical procedure and under the hands of an incompetent doctor, you might get into trouble. Laser teeth whitening The In-office teeth whitening are done with bleaching gel and laser light. A good method for teeth whitening for sensitive teeth, this process should be closely monitored by a cosmetic dentist. The process begins when the teeth are carefully isolated from the lips and gums. Next, a bleaching gel is applied to the teeth.