Cosmetic Dentistry Costs

These days, more and more people express interest in cosmetic dentistry. Only a few of us can take pride in a perfect smile without any corrections made by orthodontists. However, one of the first questions that arise in considering cosmetic dentistry is how much the treatment is likely to cost. It is necessary to point out here that the prices of treatments vary greatly and depend on a number of factors that influence a particular treatment or procedure.

The factors that influence the price of cosmetic dentistry:

• The amount of work and complexity of the treatment: a full mouth reconstruction is likely to cost much more than a simple, minor dental treatment, such as teeth whitening.

• The clinic chosen for the treatment: clinics that are well known for high standards of the treatment and the use of newest methods are likely to charge more than clinics with poor reputation and outdated machinery.

• The reputation, experience and skill of the chosen dentist: different specialists have different fees, for example, a dentist who has just started his career will be much cheaper than a popular, experienced and highly qualified expert.

• The quality and brand name of the materials used for the treatment: for example, porcelain veneers are relatively expensive, but are likely to last a lot longer than plastic veneers. Porcelain crowns usually cost more than metal crowns. Moreover, branded dentistry products tend to cost more than non-branded ones.

• The care needed during recovery time and customer service: some clinics have higher fees because they include the costs of consultations and checkups after the procedure and provide insurance if the operation goes wrong.

Anyone who is interested in having a beautiful and healthy smile is recommended to not let the price be the determining factor and remember that a high quality treatment is an investment that could last a lifetime. Moreover, the results of a successful treatment will include confidence in everyday contact with other people, public speeches, business meetings, clearer speech, easily achieved high standard of oral hygiene, which reduces risk of  heart and stomach diseases, more effective chewing, resulting in better digestion, and correct bite, which reduces the chance of stress, headaches and overload to the jawbone.