I’m hoping you can help me figure out how to find an affordable dentist to re-do my porcelain veneers. I’ve been ashamed of my smile since childhood. I called around to get the best deal after I got my first real job, but to be honest, it doesn’t look natural. In fact, it looks almost wooden, which is worse than my old smile. I need to get it redone, but I’ll need to find an affordable dentist to do it.
Mary P. – West Virginia
Mary,
You’re definitely going about this the wrong way. There are quite a few procedures where finding the most affordable dentist is feasible. Cosmetic dentistry, such as porcelain veneers, isn’t one of them. In fact, you’re almost guaranteeing yourself bad results, which is what you have now.
In all honesty, if you want a beautiful smile, you’re going to have to change the way you approach it. When you consult with the dentist, I want you to ask to see their smile gallery. That is a group of before and after pictures of cosmetic work. Ideally, you’ll want to see full face and close-ups.
Be certain that they’re showing you actual photos of their work. Some less scrupulous cosmetic dentists will just show stock photos and pass them off as their own.
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