Smile Style for less
A smile says a lot about who you are. So, how do you get that Smile Style? From the sparkle of white teeth to the plump pout of your lips, there are a variety of techniques and products available today to obtain that pretty, stylish smile without breaking the bank. No more insecure half smiles. Feel confident enough to smile from ear to ear. Pearly White Smile in a Snap
In the past, to get a stain-free smile one would have to invest several thousand dollars in procedures like porcelain veneers or laser bleaching. The most popular of cosmetic dentistry’s contemporary developments are porcelain veneers, wafer-thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front of teeth to resolve blemished, chipped, or misaligned teeth. Veneers are very authentic in appearance and resist staining unlike natural teeth, which over the years are easily discolored by aging, coffee, tea, juices, smoking, and other staining agents. Their resilience and durability has been documented to have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. However, this procedure is extremely costly and can be painful depending on each patient. Porcelain Veneers, on average, cost between $900-$2,500 per tooth.
A comparable, painless, and more cost-efficient replacement to porcelain veneers is a restoration procedure called Snap-On Smile invented by Dr. Marc Liechtung, a Manhattan Cosmetic and Restoration dentist at Manhattan Dental Arts. Dr. Liechtung believes, “As a Cosmetic Dentist and Entrepreneur, I wanted to find an alternative to costly procedures like veneers, so that my patients could afford to have a beautiful smile. I believe that a patient should never leave their dental practice without seeking treatment that accomplishes their goals and suits their lifestyle.”
by Dana Claire
Complete story in this issue of DASH.
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