Let’s cover a few of the more popular cosmetic dentistry procedures, so you can compare them; and decide which one of them makes the best sense for you.

The first procedure we will cover today are “Bridges,” otherwise known as”Dental Partials.” This is a custom-made false tooth, or teeth, that are placed between two healthy teeth. Dentists call this an “dental bridge”. This procedure is for patients that have a missing tooth or teeth.

The costs of these procedures vary depending on what part of the country, or the world, you live in. In the United States, that average cost for a bridge is about $500. The procedure usually lasts about an hour long.

Next up is “Composite Resin Bonding.” This procedure is specifically for people who have stained, or decomposed, teeth. The average cost for this procedure is around $350. Most cosmetic dentists will take anywhere from 45 minutes, to one hour, to complete the procedure.

We have “Crowns,” next. A crown can be used for many situations, however it has been used primarily for patients who have undergone root canal treatment. Some dentists use crowns on fractured teeth, hoping the crown keeps the structure of the tooth intact, while others use crowns to cover up work needed to get rid of a cavity. The average cost of a crown is $900, but they can go even higher depending on the material used. The amount of time needed to perform this depends on the level of expertise the dentist has, but should not be longer than one hour.

The procedures we just outlined are what you will find when you look up “cosmetic dentists” in your local area. Although procedures like dental implants, clear aligners, and veneers are more the higher end cosmetic dental procedures, the three outlined in today’s post are the most popular; according to online research.

If you are in the market for cosmetic dentistry, understand that insurance will probably not be able to cover it. This means it is imperative you do your research, and determine which procedure, and price range, are right for you.

The great thing about living in today’s world is having access to the internet. You can do research right from the comfort of your own home. The best way is to go website by website, and read the posts found on some of these sites. The next level of research is to dive deeper by going into the ratings, and reviews, of the sites you have an interest in. You can go to some of the bigger review engines like Yelp and Google My Business Listings to find out more.

Once you find a dentist you think is right for you, contact them. Ask the hard questions, and most important – ask about the fees tied to all the procedures.

Another benefit of living in today’s world is having access to what is now being called “sophisticated care.” In other words, the knowledge dentists have today is beyond anything dentists could have known just twenty years ago. This allows dentists to know what is going to cause the most discomfort, which procedures with the best for certain situations, and which drugs are going to have the best effect on pain.

You now have all the tools you need to find, and discern, which procedure, and which dentist, are the right fit for you, and your budget.