Cosmetic Dentist

Who is a Cosmetic Dentist?

A cosmetic dentist is a dentist who has decided to take the SCIENCE of dentistry and merge it with the ART of Dentistry. There is not currently a Cosmetic dentist specialty. However, there are dentists who take extra efforts to truly become a cosmetic dentist.

Often people think that placing white fillings in a tooth make someone a cosmetic dentist. This is not actually the case. White fillings can be an aspect of a cosmetic dentist’s services.

Cosmetic dentists spend their careers studying the art of dentistry;  the colors, shapes, anatomy, light transmission, and overall vibrancy of natural teeth. This understanding is what separates a cosmetic dentist and a dentist who just does “white fillings”. Cosmetic dentists look at teeth as unique sculptures  with a palate of colors and reflections of light.

Why Choose Dr. Dan Rairigh as Your Cosmetic Dentist?

Dr. Dan Rairigh has been an artist for over 15 years and is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a cosmetic dentist who has an understanding of color, chroma, hue, and value. He is uniquely qualified to help patients achieve a natural, cosmetic smile. He has a passion to continually improve his skills through extensive education.

Dr. Rairigh has also completed training with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics to treat patients with BOTOX and Dermal fillers. So when looking for a cosmetic dentist in the Greater Pittsburgh area consider Dr. Dan Rairigh.

We offer 0% financing and payment plans up to seven years to assist you to in having us help you attain the smile of your dreams.

Ho Do I Choose a Cosmetic Dentist?

You couldn't drive 5 minutes without seeing a sign for cosmetic dentistry somewhere. Most patients are not really sure who to trust with their smile.

A cosmetic dentist who is experienced and qualified will have no problem showing patients several examples of cosmetic work they personally created and answer all your questions and address all your concerns.

When looking at the pictures notice the vibrance of the cosmetic dentist’s work. Do the teeth up close look real? Does the light pass through them like a natural tooth? Looking white doesn’t necessarily mean teeth look “real” or “natural”. Do you like the before and after photos?

How extensive is the practice? Does the dentist offer digital imaging technology?

What dental technologies are used in the practice that may help the procedures you may need and make those procedures convenient and effective?

What can a cosmetic dentist do for me?  

The options a cosmetic dentist offers can be as simple as replacing “silver” or amalgam fillings with a porcelain or composite resin tooth colored fillings.  When done properly tooth restorations should match color and contour and almost “disappear” into the surrounding tooth.  The other extreme could involve a cosmetic dentist reconstructing an entire smile that may have teeth that are fractured, broken, rotated, stained fillings and misaligned bite and transform it into a dental, artistic masterpiece.

Cosmetic dentistry can also involve lip augmentation with Juvederm for a fuller smile and wrinkle treatments with BOTOX. 

These smile makeover by a cosmetic dentist can be so natural that a dentist could see them and have to take a closer look to tell the difference. Teeth can be whitened, crowned, veneered, moved with invisalign or tooth colored braces, or even reshaped by a cosmetic dentist.