the Price of Cosmetic Dentistry

I went in with a desire to get my teeth professionally whitened. I had the procedure done in a little over an hour and was quite happy with the results.

My dentist was very nice and tried to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. I relaxed in the dentist's chair and he turned on music and left me to myself for most of the procedure. I thought at first that it was going to be a little pricey and, true, it was, but not for the procedure. The procedure was actually comparable with other similar services provided in the Dallas area. After I got my teeth whitened, I met up with a friend. She had only paid about $600 for the procedure, but had indicated that she had run across a special, and that was not normally the cost. Overall, the service was pleasant, performed efficiently and quickly, priced comparably with similar services, and very well done.

I recommend looking around and waiting for specials to come up. Most cosmetic dentists will offer internet specials and will run ads in phone books and newspaper ads. Phone books are especially helpful for giving you a loose idea for comparing prices since the industry is very competitive and many Cosmetic Dentistry offices will run half to full page ads outlining their prices. Be wary of items that are advertised as "specials," however. Make sure to ascertain whether it is the type of procedure you want and how effective and lasting the results are. Testimonials are always a good thing to have when preparing to have any modifications done to your person. Ask family members and research the pros and cons of the procedure before agreeing to have it done. Overall, the procedure I underwent was effective and well performed, but I've seen results from whitening strips and trays that have been just as effective, though they take longer to achieve results. You can buy some whitening strips for under $30, if you're willing to allow 30 minutes a day for 7 days to achieve the results that you want.