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Our patients have asked us quite a few questions concerning dental procedures,
our office policies, and how they can improve their smiles. We have designed
this page to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you
need more detailed information or have another question not listed below,
please do not hesitate to contact the West Cobb Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. We are here to serve you!
Dr. Hamel subscribes to the industry journals to keep up to date on research and development in the dental industry. He also takes time on a regular basis for continuing education and ensures his team does the same.
Dr. Hamel has attended the Baylor University of Contemporary Aesthetic
Diagnosis and Treatment in Dallas, and has completed the Masters Aesthetic Course at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute
for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Hamel has also trained at the
Institute for
Oral Art and Design and is a member of several organization including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and the American academy of Implant Dentistry.
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Most definitely! We believe your referrals are our best compliments,
and we welcome your friends and family members with open arms!
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We accept cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Your insurance plan co-pay is due at the time of your visit. Please let us know ahead of time if you desire to pay in installments, so we can structure an appropriate plan for you. We also work with financial partners such as the CareCredit.
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At our office we offer two methods of whitening your teeth that are both safe and effective. ZOOM one-hour teeth whitening can whiten your teeth up to ten shades lighter. We also offer custom-designed trays for you to use at home, which offers results in about two weeks. Dr. Hamel will evaluate the potential for whitening your teeth based on their current color and the causes of any discoloration.
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Our entire practice team implements sterilization
techniques designed to ensure patient safety. This goes beyond wearing
gloves and facemasks to prevent passing germs, and includes a specialized
sterilization center and a water filtration system to guarantee a fresh
water source for each patient.
We also take care to practice safe mercury removal techniques as recommended by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.
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Dr. Hamel is one of the few dentists in the country who has attended
the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, a world-renown facility
for teaching techniques in cosmetic dentistry. As an LVI dentist,
he can deliver dental care that must be experienced to be
believed. His commitment to patients is complete and unwavering, and he
considers it a privilege and honor to treat them.
By stepping into Dr. Hamel's Marietta office, you will be entering a dental world
you won't believe ever existed. Beautifully designed and elegantly decorated,
Dr. Hamel's reception area will make you feel welcome, in style and comfort.
From beginning to end, the experience at Dr. Hamel's facility is unparalleled.
We welcome you to experience it for yourself.
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Dr. Hamel has a number of ways to improve the look of your front teeth
without the use of braces. For slightly crooked or unevenly worn teeth,
a bit of reshaping and the addition of porcelain veneers may be sufficient
to give them a bright, uniform look. We would be happy to speak with you
further about the option best suiting your individual situation.
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A smile analysis determines the proper aesthetics with relationship to
your facial symmetry, lip line, and phonetics. Each person has a unique
"perfect" smile; one proportional smile flattering to his or her
face. And with Smile Analysis, we can show you what your smile can
look like.
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The highlight of smile design is watching your eyes light up the first
time you look in the mirror at the change that has taken place. Our experience
of watching our patients react to their new smile is almost overwhelming.
We see an immediate change in their confidence and their interaction with
others. The result is the creation of a beautiful new smile with a comfortable
neuromuscular occlusion.
Typically changing the clinical smile is rewarding, but when clinical
changes affect the psychological and emotional components---that is exhilarating!
Most see dentistry simply as a repair and maintenance facility. But when
patient lives are changed in such drastic measures, it confirms the reason
many of us got involved in dentistry in the first place, which is to help
others.
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