A dentist can help you to have a beautiful smile that you will enjoy showing off. Whether you need to visit one for an emergency or for a regular check-up, you want to make sure that you have enough money budgeted to handle any procedures you may require. Your teeth are an important part of your appearance, play a role in how you speak, and allow you to eat the foods you love, so taking care of them is a smart investment. Many dentists are affiliated with either a dental program that guarantees you a specific reduced price like 1Dental, or they accept Dental Insurance, or they have an arrangement with a financing program that allows you to pay for more expensive procedures over time.
Braces
You may want to save up for braces if you need to correct the alignment of your teeth or have an underbite, overbite, or other teeth concerns. Braces will help to slowly straighten your teeth so that they are perfectly aligned. You can enjoy having no gaps in between your teeth and a wonderful smile when your braces are removed. According to Value Penguin, the average cost of braces is $5,000 to $6,000. But there is much room for variation depending on the type of braces you need.
Crowns
A dental crown is a hollow dental prosthetic that looks just like a real tooth. It can be fitted over your natural tooth if it is damaged or discolored. Crowns can help you to have a natural-looking smile.
According to an estimate made by Costhelper, the price range of dental crowns per tooth today can be as follows:
- The cost of Gold crowns can range between $600-$2,500
- All-porcelain crowns can range between $800-$3,000
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns can cost $500-$1,500
- Zirconia Crowns can cost approximately the same as all-porcelain crowns
Extractions
If your tooth gets damaged, it may need to be removed. Teeth that are causing a lot of pain might need to be extracted also. Dental extractions can be done easily by a professional. According to 1Dental the average price of a “Simple Extraction” is $229 but with their Careington 500 program, you would only pay $60 to a member Dentist. If you have a tooth extracted it can be replaced with a “dental implant” which involves surgery and healing time to place a socket in your jawbone (and allow it time to heal) and then attaching a tooth similar to a crown into the socket. The surgery, implant, and crown can often cost $8000 or more.
Teeth Whitening
As people get older, their teeth become yellower and dingier looking in many cases. Certain foods and drinks can stain your teeth. Smoking can also leave behind a residue. There are professional teeth whitening treatments that can help you have a bright white smile. A dentist can provide in-office or in-home options to give you that gorgeous smile you have always wanted to have.
A good dentist can help you to have a great-looking smile that will also function well for eating and speaking. Be sure to budget enough money for a dental visit in case you ever need braces, crowns, extractions, or teeth whitening services. These different procedures can help to enhance your appearance and will make it easy for you to smile. You do not have to hide your teeth when you are feeling friendly or find something funny. Instead, budget ahead so that you can always care for your teeth when you need to. By having the right dental procedures done at the right time, you can always have a smile that you will enjoy showing off.
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