Top Cosmetic Dentistry Services Providers

How to choose a cosmetic dentist

Ask to see before-and-after photographs of the procedure you want, taken by the dentist you will see, and ask how many of those cases they complete. Postgraduate training in cosmetic or restorative dentistry and membership of a cosmetic dentistry academy show a commitment beyond general practice.

Ask which dental lab makes veneers and crowns, since lab quality drives the final look. Check whether the practice offers a mock-up before irreversible work, and what happens if you dislike the result. Understand which options remove tooth structure and which are reversible.

Red flags include pressure to treat many teeth at once, no discussion of alternatives, very low veneer prices tied to unnamed labs, and no written plan of what each stage costs.

What affects the cost of cosmetic dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is usually priced per tooth or per treatment, with smile makeovers quoted as a full plan. Whitening and bonding sit at the lower end; porcelain veneers, crowns and implants cost more because they involve lab work, more chair time and specialist materials.

The number of teeth, the material chosen, the dental lab used, any treatment needed first such as gum therapy or orthodontics, and the dentist's experience all move the price. Most dental insurance excludes purely cosmetic work, so ask which parts of a plan count as restorative and might be covered, and ask about payment plans for multi-stage treatment.