Archive for November, 2011

According to a famous American proverb, a smile is worth a thousand words. But what exactly does this mean? There are many reasonable explanations. Smiles tend to indicate happiness, which is a difficult emotion to fake or dissimulate. A nice smile is also strongly associated with physical attractiveness or beauty. That may be why people are willing to pay big bucks to the right cosmetic dentist. Dallas is home to thousands of competent dental professionals, but finding a Dallas restorative dentist may take time.

What do they do?

A regular dentist does not consider aesthetics. He simply deals with his patient’s dental health. In addition to regular cleanings, he also fills cavities and performs more invasive and complicated procedures, like root canals. But he will not bother with gaps in teeth (diastemas) or crooked smiles or anything else patients feel awkward or self-conscious about.

Just like old furniture or antiques, teeth can benefit greatly from a Dallas restorative dentist.  These skilled professionals not only improve the overall look of the smile, they also deal with functionality. They can correct the space between your teeth where food gets stuck or fix your bite and jaw alignment. Of course, most of the work they do is purely cosmetic.

Easily the most popular procedure they perform is teeth whitening. This is more than simply an aesthetic concern it is, believe it or not, a practical one. Most people with discolored teeth spend countless dollars and hours trying to scrub, scrape and polish their teeth white. But the truth is that only a Dallas restorative dentist can give you the results you want in only about an hour!

Dr. Mark Sowell, DDS is one of the top cosmetic dentists in the Dallas area. He and his team of experienced dental professionals are experts in the fields of restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry.  Dallas veneers, teeth whitening, and dental implants are the most common procedures the doctor personally completes. Appointments and consultations can be scheduled via phone or on the internet.  All patients are greeted by Dr. Sowell, who takes the time to answer any questions that they might have.