Cosmetic Dentistry Costs

Cosmetic dentistry costs vary widely.

Cosmetic dentistry costs vary widely –

And like everything else, the results vary according because of what you are buying – In terms of results.

Take In Office whitening for example – What are the advantages?

Well for starters you get:

• No other teeth whitening procedure produces faster results.
• This is the safest form of tooth bleaching.
• Gum and tooth sensitivity (formerly drawbacks to in-office bleaching) are more controllable today due to thicker peroxide gels (that don’t soak into the teeth as much as previous gels) and the use of desensitizers such as potassium nitrate and fluoride.

The stains that are best removed with In Office Whitening are those caused by:

• Aging. Over time, the teeth darken with a yellow, brown, green or grey cast, which may be due to heredity and/or eating habits. Yellowed teeth tend to whiten most readily.

• Consumption of certain foods (notably coffee, red wine, sodas and dark-colored vegetables and fruits).

• Tobacco use – Smoked and/or chewed.

So what does it cost for all of that?

Well, professional in-office teeth whitening costs from 0 to 0, whereas over-the-counter whiteners range from to 0 – With Dentist dispensed take-home kits pretty much in the middle – Typically from 0 to 0

What then, are the trade offs?

In the case of In Office vs. Professional and/or store bought whitening, here’s the Con side:

• In-office bleaching is more expensive than take-home alternatives. Its cost, on average, is 0, compared to 0 for take-home trays and under 0 for over-the-counter bleaching trays or whitening strips.

• Results can be unpredictable, depending on factors such as age, heredity and the type of staining that is present.

• In-office bleaching is not a permanent solution. Shortly after treatment is completed, the teeth resume accumulating stains. Many dentists therefore recommend home maintenance follow-up with a lower-percentage bleach that can be kept on the teeth for longer periods of time.

So what should you do?

Again, as with everything else, it depends on your situation, timeframe, and budget – You have Lots of Choices when it comes to whitening.

It’s largely the same story with veneers.

Composite veneers are generally the least expensive choice, ranging from 0 to as much as 0 per tooth. Porcelain veneers typically begin in the 0 per tooth range, and can go to as high as 00, depending on the difficulty of the procedure.

The middle ground is dominated by the “no-prep” veneers like Lumineers, & Durathin – And can be effective in the vast majority of cases.

They typically run from around 0 per tooth – to up to 00 per tooth.

Gum Sculpting involving one to three teeth costs on average about 5, while the same procedure that involve four or more teeth costs approximately 5.

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