Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

About Me

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Hi! My name is Addy Reed. I’m 57 years old and have been neglectful about going to the dentist. Last month was my first dentist visit in six years. I had always been diligent about twice a year cleanings and checkups, but time got away from me until one of my crowns came out. As we age, the dental work from years past tends to do that. When you neglect to visit the dentist on a regular basis, the list of things that need to be done may grow; at least this was my experience. I left the dentist office with an extensive list of things I needed to have done. The office staff was very kind. They are working with me to set up a plan. I’m going to share some ideas on how to tackle a dental treatment plan, keeping it affordable and not too overwhelming.

Archive

Tags

 

4 Things To Find Out Before You Get Porcelain Veneers

26 June 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Share

If you have been thinking about getting porcelain veneers, you may have a lot of questions about the process and what your teeth will look like. However, there are some issues you might not be thinking about; here are some questions you need answered before getting veneers. 

Does Your Current Dental Health Mean You Must Wait?

You may be eager to have a bright new smile, but your current dental health may mean that your dentist will want you to wait before getting veneers. For instance, if you have gum disease, your dentist may ask you to delay veneers until some other procedures are done to make your gums healthier.

Your dentist may not want to put veneers on your teeth if you grind your teeth regularly, as grinding can affect the veneers and cause them to fracture. However, you might be able to use a mouth guard to prevent grinding your teeth, so your dentist might choose to proceed.

Can You See Samples of Your Dentist's Work?

For your own peace of mind, it can be good to see pictures of other people who have had their veneers done by a cosmetic dentist, like Robert Tartaglione DDS. Look carefully at before and after pictures, taking care to notice whether the veneers look natural. This can give you a good idea of what your own smile will look like when the veneers are on.

Does Your Dentist Offer Payment Plans?

You may not know this, but cosmetic dentistry is not always covered by your dental insurance policy. If you want veneers, you may have to pay for them on your own. Many cosmetic dentists offer payment plans so that you can get veneers put on your teeth. You might also be eligible for third-party credit services that can help you get your veneers and pay for them later.

Is There a "Warranty" for Your Veneers?

If one of your porcelain veneers pops out or becomes cracked, you will need to see your dentist for a replacement. You need to find out whether such replacements are free within a certain time period, and how long that period is. This can help you prepare for any problems in the future. If you know that repairs will only be covered for a short amount of time, you have time to build up your savings. Should there be a problem, you won't be caught by surprise and you'll be able to afford repairs more easily.

Be sure you ask the questions in this article before you have porcelain veneers put on your teeth. Be sure to express your concerns and feelings to your dentist so they can put your mind at ease.