Dr. Catrise Austin is an expert New York Cosmetic Dentist. In 1908, she opened an office under the banner "VIP Smiles", a modern dental practice that boasts an impressive loyal following, including some of the warmest smiles in the entertainment industry.

1. Surgical Versus Non-surgical,
a Personal Choice
Dr. Catrise Austin

2. Surgical Versus Non-surgical, a Personal
Choice
§ Every one of my patients has what I call a “unique risk threshold.” In
other words, some have a high tolerance for dental procedures, others are
particularly squeamish – and still others fall somewhere in between.
§ One thing I’ve learned is that you can never tell by looking; I’ve had huge
musclemen faint at the first sign of a needle and on the opposite side of
the spectrum I’ve had teeny-tiny women easily take on much more
surgical and involved procedures.
§ The fact of the matter is, having a surgical versus a non-surgical
procedure is your choice; nobody else’s. Don’t let anyone, let alone your
dental provider, talk, bully or pressure you into doing something you
don’t need to do or, even worse, something you absolutely, positively
don’t want to do.

3. Surgical Versus Non-surgical, a Personal
Choice
§ That said, let’s talk openly and honestly about the various pros and
cons of invasive versus non-invasive procedures:
Surgical Procedures
§ In my office, as in many dental offices around the country, I offer a
variety of procedures with varying degrees of intensity, including
more involved procedures like tooth extractions, implants, and
gum surgery.

4. Surgical Versus Non-surgical, a Personal
Choice
§ Let’s talk about why surgical procedures may or may not be right for you:
§ Pros: If your smile is really in need of an overhaul, for either cosmetic or
even comfort reasons, surgery can perform a myriad of beneficial tasks to
properly give you the effect you are looking for. It can actually provide
drastic, life-changing results. Modern technology has also made surgery
less painful, more effective and involving less recovery time than ever
before.
§ Cons: Surgery can be intimidating to a lot of people; sadly, this is
something they may not be able to overcome when trying to obtain their
A-List Smile. Recovery times can occasionally be painful and prolonged,
though most involve only soreness for no more than 1-2 days.

5. Surgical Versus Non-surgical, a Personal
Choice
§ The great news is that many dentists offer various sedation
techniques that can make your dental procedure a breeze! You can
choose to be mildly sedated but remain awake during the
procedure with just laughing gas (nitrous oxide), your dentist can
prescribe valium to keep you awake but more relaxed, or you can
request IV sedation where you sleep during the procedure. Consult
with your dentist and medical physician to see if you are a healthy
candidate for sedation.
Non-surgical Procedures

6. Surgical Versus Non-surgical, a Personal
Choice
§ There are a variety of non-surgical cosmetic dental procedures that
can help you attain your A-List Smile. (See Step 4 for details.) For
instance, procedures like Invisalign® Clear Braces, porcelain
veneers, ZOOM!® Teeth Whitening and the Snap-On Smile® are
all non-surgical procedures that require minimal invasion. Here we
examine some of the pros and cons of non-surgical procedures:
§ Pros: With non-surgical procedures, obviously, you don’t have the
anxiety, pain, or longer recovery times of surgery. Most non-surgical
procedures are done on an outpatient basis, meaning you typically go
home right after the procedure with minimal recovery. There is rarely,
if any, pain involved; results are typically immediate and long-lasting.

7. Surgical Versus Non-surgical, a Personal
Choice
§ Cons: Some non-surgical procedures have limits. These procedures
sometimes need maintenance and touching up more frequently than
surgical procedures. Many times they only mask problems as opposed to
correct or undo some of the more serious problems that surgery can
handle.
§ The decision to have surgery or not have surgery is an entirely personal
one. A good cosmetic dentist should present you with multiple options of
treatment. Whatever you decide, know that there has never been a better
time for dentistry. Today’s products and technology are cutting edge,
more effective and safer than ever before. If timing really IS everything,
then you are getting an A-List Smile at just the right time!

8. Surgical Versus Non-surgical, a Personal
Choice
§ A-List Advice:
§ Don’t let others influence your final decision as you prepare for
any procedure. By all means, listen to advice as it is given, but the
final decision must be yours.
§
“Your smile helps you present your best you. You exude
happiness when you smile.” ~ Maxwell

9. Call Today for a Consultation!
Dr. Catrise Austin
119 W. 57th Street, Suite 512
New York, New York 10019
Phone (212) 262-6054
Website: http://NYCCGD.com
As a New York Cosmetic Dentist (10019), we offer a variety of dental
services including but not limited to:
Cosmetic Dentistry :: Dental Crowns :: Dental Health :: Dental Implants :: Family
Dentistry :: General Dentistry :: Porcelain Veneers :: Composite Veneers :: Restorative
Dentistry :: Braces :: Smile Makeover :: Teeth Whitening :: Sedation Dentistry.
As a New York Cosmetic Dentist (10019), we serve the following areas:
We serve patients all over the world as well as those in the following areas:
Manhattan, NY :: Harlem, NY :: MidTown, NY :: New York, NY :: Time Square ::
Upper West Side :: Upper East Side.