3 ways to improve your smile on a budget

Not everyone can spend a lot to get a great smile, but this doesn’t mean budget-conscious people can’t change their smiles. Cosmetic dentistry procedures are often associated with high cost, but there can be some cost effective ways that you can improve your smile, including some at home options. In this blog post, I’ll explain 3 affordable ways you can get a smile you love without breaking the bank.

Why is your smile important?

Apart from healthy teeth, having your dream smile can help to build your self esteem so you don’t feel self conscious about your smile. Having damaged or decayed teeth, or irregularly shaped teeth could be holding you back from smiling. A cosmetic dentist can discuss your teeth appearance concerns and explain what dental treatments such as white fillings, orthodontic treatment, porcelain veneers, crowns, cosmetic dental bonding treatment or professional teeth whitening. A smile makeover could be the answer to help you achieve a beautiful smile.

Our top 3 recommendations for a better, affordable smile

1. Teeth whitening: results are quick and you can see an immediate change. Teeth whitening products help to brighten and whiten the smile, which helps to make a smile youthful. The cost of teeth whitening can vary, but for value for money, we can’t go past the Oral B 3D White Whitestrips Luxe Advanced Seal whitening kit. It’s readily available at most stores (including Coles and Woolworths), and it contains a similar ingredient to that used for professional teeth whitening treatment at the dentist. Priced at under $40 for up to 12 months’ worth of treatments, I’m sure you’ll agree this is a cosmetic procedure that definitely won’t burn a hole in your wallet. Before you commence any teeth whitening cosmetic procedures, we recommend you ensure your oral heath is stable and your teeth healthy.
2. Teeth cleaning by a dental professional: stains from food and drink can make teeth appear grey and discoloured. For an immediate freshen up of your teeth, see your dental professional to have your teeth cleaned. Not only will staining be removed, any harmful bacteria deposits will be gone too, which helps maintain healthy gums. Drinks such as coffee and red wine can cause stains on your tooth enamel. We love the EMS Dental Airflow professional cleaning treatment method to remove stains because it is gentle but effective. You and your teeth will feel refreshed after having this ‘dental spa experience’ for your teeth. You can read more about the EMS Airflow professional cleaning method here. The best part is, this revolutionary cleaning method isn’t any extra for the patients who visit us at our Claremont dental practice. You can also claim your health fund rebates, so often a significant amount of the cost of your professional teeth cleaning is covered.
3. Composite veneers (also known as dental bonding): these are veneers placed directly on your teeth, made out of a filling material called composite resin. The shape of dental bonding shape can be customised so that their colour, shape and appearance is fully unique to you and your smile. They can help to correct cosmetic problems such as: short teeth, worn teeth, discoloured teeth, misshapen teeth, small gaps between teeth or crooked teeth. This type of veneer is usually less than half the cost of a conventional porcelain veneer. So you can get an amazing improvement at more than half the cost of porcelain veneers. We recommend you speak to your cosmetic dentist to see if composite veneers would be a good option for you.

Want to know more?

If you would like to change your smile but have a limited budget, our Claremont cosmetic dentists are non-judgemental and can have a helpful consultation with you to see what affordable cosmetic treatments are suitable for you. We have budget friendly options, and can also speak to you about financing options. It’s important that you are able to achieve the perfect smile while keeping things in budget. To speak to a Claremont dentist today, simply call us on 6143 5655 or reserve a confidential consultation time online here.