The second visit is for removal of the temporary inlay and the placement of the permanent one on your teeth. Except for some mild tenderness, you can go to work or return to your other activities right after the process. Onlays Where the inlays treat decays within the tooth cusps (top projections) dental onlays are used to treat decays that extend to one or more cusps. You must understand, too, the different options available to you. When you research about these them (and what they can do), it is important that you must also know the risks that are involved as well. After your own reading and investigations, consult with a cosmetic dentist for the many other questions you may have in mind the pros and cons of each treatment, the costs, the risks, the advantages and many others. Make sure also that the dentist has a license to practice and do the procedures. If you do not have the money, I suggest that you forego with the plans and wait until you have saved for it. Scrimping is a no-no because although it is considered minor surgical procedure, it is still a medical procedure and under the hands of an incompetent doctor, you might get into trouble. So what exactly can you expect with a cosmetic dentistry procedure? It all really depends on how much work your teeth require. Some people, who have already worn braces in high school will probably require little work. They will probably just need to do some minor cleaning and some whitening procedures to make their smiles whiter and brighter. Make sure that they have the license to practice. This is pretty important because as the industry is becoming very popular, shady people are also looking into ways on how to ride its booming times. Some will set up shop and pretend to be a cosmetic dentist even when they really do not have the experience, the training and the license for it. Records Your dental records are also very important during consultations with your cosmetic dentist. They are important in developing a precise cosmetic dental treatment plan unique to your case and needs. These would typically include the comprehensive intra-oral examination (including photos and X-rays), and teeth impressions.