Cosmetic dentistry services in Bradenton
The term cosmetic dentistry generally refers to any type of dental work done to improve the look but not necessarily the function of one’s teeth or gums. It focuses on improving the aesthetic appeal of one’s mouth in terms of bite, straightness, position, alignment, size, shape, color, and the smile’s overall appearance.
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Does Insurance Cover Cosmetic Dentistry Near Me?
Sadly, it is uncommon for dental insurance policies to cover most types of cosmetic dental work, even when they provide coverage for the same types of treatment when done for restorative rather than cosmetic purposes. If it can be convincingly argued that a cosmetic dental procedure is necessary for medical purposes, a dental insurance plan may cover a portion of it.
It's worth mentioning here that if you're going to get a restorative dental procedure performed, it should also look as good as it functions.
That said, some premium dental insurance plans may actually cover some cosmetic dentistry procedures. Dental plans providing "full coverage" insurance cover basic dental services (like fillings,) preventative dentistry services (like checkups and cleanings) and major dental procedures (like crowns,) including both restorative and orthodontic services. They will also likely have emergency dentistry provisions. Unfortunately, even some of the highest-level health insurance plans available in the Affordable Care Act marketplace don't offer dental insurance coverage to adults.
In many cases, our patients don't have dental insurance. If they do, they are often unable to apply it to cosmetic dental procedures. That's why we work to keep our costs low and help patients find ways to attain the affordable cosmetic dentistry they deserve.
To discuss what insurance options may be available to you for covering the services you wish to receive at our cosmetic dental office in Bradenton, call us at Florida Dental Centers Bradenton today.
What Does Cosmetic Dentistry Cost?
You can't place a monetary value on a smile. We can, however, try to make it as affordable as possible for you to achieve one. What follows is a discussion of the costs for some of the most common procedures we see for cosmetic dentistry in Bradenton.
As of 2022, costs for cosmetic dental care vary considerably. For instance, in-office professional teeth whitening costs between around $250 and $350, while whiteners you may buy at the store to apply yourself range in cost between $4 and $100.
Below, we've laid out the approximate costs for certain common cosmetic dentistry services.
Cost of Dental Crowns
A porcelain crown, or a cap, fits over an entire damaged or decayed tooth atop the gum line to restore its size, shape, appearance and strength. Porcelain crowns help prevent breaking a weak tooth or a cracked tooth from coming apart; you can also use them to cover extremely discolored or misshapen teeth. Your dentist in Bradenton can make dental crowns from porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, metal or resin, and they will usually cost around a thousand or more dollars.
Cost of Dental Whitening
One of the easiest and most affordable ways to better your smile, teeth whitening can be performed in-office with bleaching products. Alternatively, you can purchase a mold and whitening gels from your Bradenton dentist to bleach your own teeth yourself at home. By comparison, over-the-counter, retail whitening products like dental whitening toothpaste, strips, trays, rinses and paint-on gels cost between around $3 and $50 depending on the product.
Cost of Dental Bonding
Instead of getting silver fillings to repair cracked, chipped, misshapen, or decayed teeth, you can undergo a dental bonding procedure lasting between a half-hour and an hour. This may be a good option for you for a variety of reasons, call our office for more information.
Cost of Inlays and Onlays
An alternative to dental crowns, dental inlays and onlays are made in a lab, then placed in your mouth and bonded into place in your Bradenton cosmetic dental office. A type of filling, it is considered an inlay if it's bonded within a tooth's center; it is considered an onlay when it covers the tooth's entire biting surface or at least makes contact with one or more spots on the tooth. Their purpose is to preserve the healthy, natural tooth as much as possible.
To discuss cosmetic dentistry in Bradenton, including the treatment options available to you, along with their costs, call our cosmetic dentistry office in Bradenton today.
