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Everyone remembers having braces. One day, you showed up to middle school with a sore mouth, a lunchbox full of pudding, and a pounding heart for the dreaded debut. Besides the all-important choice of colored bands or clear ones, it didn’t seem there was much to it. After two awkward years, it was straight smiles and rainbows. For the average person, the story is pretty straightforward, but this isn’t the case for everyone. Haute Beauty experts Dr. Nicole Deakins and Dr. Jeremy Kay, prosthodontists at The Dental Spa, specialize in these rarer cases where common practices just won’t cut it. Dentistry just got interesting.
But first, what are prosthodontists? They’re definitely different from the dentist you see once or twice a year for routine cleanings. Prosthodontists are dental professionals who specialize in prosthetics and more. Dr. Deakins and Dr. Kay provides a detailed account of the job description: “As prosthodontists, we are experts in full mouth rehabilitations and treating more complex dental needs. It is not uncommon that a patient will present with a specific concern but have other issues that they are not aware of that need addressing in order to ensure a successful treatment outcome.”
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On the topic of dental prosthetics, veneers are probably the first (and maybe the only) thing that come to mind besides dentures. Many people come to the prosthodontist wanting this cosmetic prosthetic only to find out there’s more going on than just some misshapen teeth, and avoiding these issues can lead to long term health concerns, according to Dr. Deakins. “After performing our detailed, comprehensive examination, we may find that there are issues with the back teeth such as decay, tooth wear, or tooth erosion.”
Luckily, those who receive this prognosis are already in the right place. It may be tempting to forget the bad news and skip straight to the part where you have a celebrity smile. But doing so can cause trouble down the road. “If left untreated, these issues can lead to the need for future root canals, tooth extractions, and instability in the bite,” says Dr. Deakins.
Having a truly successful cosmetic dentistry experience means treating the mouth as a whole unit, Dr. Deakins says.“It is our responsibility to educate our patients on their dental needs in order to restore their dental health and give them a beautiful, long-lasting smile!”
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