Finding a cosmetic dentist in Philadelphia can be challenging without knowing the questions you need to ask. "Cosmetic" is a loosely used term these days as just about every dentist in Philadelphia has a cosmetic sign outside their door. How do you choose the right dentist? The first step is undertsanding what you are trying to accomplish. If its a Hollywood smile you want to achieve through porcelain veneers then its very important you select the right dentist. Ask to see their smile portfolio, there should be numerous cases for you to look at. What cosmetic dentistry training courses have they attended and do they regularly attend them. Note all cosmetic training occurs after dental school. Do they have any patients you can speak to? Most dentist will have some patients that love to be testimonials for the doctor because there veneers have changed their lives.

Important! Price should never be the determining factor when selecting a dentist, find experience and training first then discuss the price. There are always third party financing companies willing to loan you money if you need it. There are many factors that influence a price, training, materials used, guarantees, dental lab used, and the the doctors time. If a doctor quotes you a fee that is very low compared to the others chances are his or her time is not as valuable as the others which can indicate a lack of experience. That is not to say you shouldn't find good value for your money, just do not make your decision based on price because a veneer is not just a veneer.