3 Affordable Cosmetic Dentistry Options That May Be Within Your Budget

You want a smile that you can feel proud of. When someone takes your picture, you want to smile big and with pride. However, if your smile is less than perfect, this may not be a reality. At California Dental Group we have learned that many patients are unhappy with their smile but assume there is nothing they can do about it.

They may know that cosmetic dentistry options exist, but they assume that they are priced so high that they are out of their reach. This is not always the case. In fact, you may be surprised by just how affordable some cosmetic dentistry options can be. To find out more about what your best options would be and how much they would cost, contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 right away. Otherwise, read on to learn about three of our most affordable options.

1. Professional Teeth Whitening

Is it going to cost you more to have your teeth professionally whitened than it would to buy strips and do it yourself at home? Yes – but it will bring you a much bigger value. The over the counter options you may find at your local drug store may be affordable but they rarely work. Even those that may make a difference will take weeks or months to make the slightest difference, and that difference will only last as long as you continue to use them.

On the other hand, professional teeth whitening gets you white teeth in a single session – and it costs less than you may think.

2. Teeth Contouring

We find that our patients often assume that if one of their teeth has a strange shape, is too sharp, or has decayed, then they are stuck with the look of it. They may realize that there are some expensive options, such as having the tooth removed and a dental implant installed, but these may not seem like realistic options. The fact is that there is another, affordable option: Contouring. With this option, we very carefully remove some of the enamel on your tooth to reshape it. It can help fix minor bite problems, fix overlapping teeth, and a host of other issues that may be less than perfect for you.

3. Bonding

Think of this as the same process as touch-up work on your car. If you have a paint job that has a tiny chip in it, the mechanic can simple fill in the chip and then paint it to match your car. A similar thing happens with bonding. We fix the tine imperfection with a spot treatment, which involves using a composite material that fills in the tiny flaw. We then put a special light on it that adheres the material to your teeth for good.

Are you interested in having a smile you can feel proud of? Do you want to hear more about these or other cosmetic dentistry options? Then contact California Dental Group right away and let us help you.