The price of cosmetic dental procedures varies depending on the particular treatment, naturally. Patients who choose a simple teeth whitening procedure, for example, won’t have to reach into their pockets nearly as deep as someone who opts for porcelain dental veneers. There’s no hiding the fact that cosmetic dentistry can prove expensive at times. Still, cosmetics remains a popular branch of dentistry since most people who were dealt a poor dental hand dream of a beautiful smile.
Check with Insurance
Most of the time, dental insurance won’t even think twice about paying for veneers because the procedure has been deemed an elective one. However, insurance does pay (at least in part) for procedures which are considered necessary because of accidental trauma resulting in physical injury. Should your desire to receive veneers stem from an injury which has made your mouth appear less aesthetically pleasing, your insurance might pay for a portion. To clarify, though, consult with your particular provider regarding your questions.
The True Cost
While porcelain-based material does offer the most natural-looking cosmetic solutions, it’s not the only material available. Patients can choose to have composite resin veneers instead, to cut down on the cost of the treatment. You may want to be aware, however, that resin based veneers won’t provide the aesthetic appeal that porcelain-based veneers do in terms of color-matching and translucence. Furthermore, porcelain is much more stain-resistant than resin, which means you may have to replace resin veneers more often. With porcelain veneers, the price should be weighed next to the advantages. You can’t put a price tag on feeling free to smile after years of low self-esteem.
Cosmetic Dentistry is Available at Downey Family Dentistry
For patients who would like more information about veneers or other cosmetic dental procedures, talk to Dr. Hakimzadeh. He can explain the differing costs of the available types of cosmetic dental treatments. To schedule an appointment with our Downey, CA dental practice, call us at (562) 472-2433. Also, visit our website for services, testimonials, and to learn more about our team. We proudly treat patients from Workman, Hollydale, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, and surrounding cities.
