General Dentistry

What is a diagnostic waxup?

March 1, 2016

Not all dentists are the same, especially when it comes to creating a new smile. A sign that you chose the right dentist (or chose poorly) is if a diagnostic waxup was used. Dr Lance Timmerman explains.

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