{"id":604,"date":"2016-12-17T15:39:26","date_gmt":"2016-12-17T20:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikemalonedds.com\/blog\/?p=604"},"modified":"2016-12-17T15:39:26","modified_gmt":"2016-12-17T20:39:26","slug":"can-improve-smile-without-tons-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/blog\/can-improve-smile-without-tons-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Improve My Smile Without Tons of Money?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve wanted to improve my smile for a long time, but just don’t have that much money. I’ve heard porcelain veneers are the way to go, but when I looked into them they were way too expensive. Is there a less expensive way to makeover your smile?<\/p>\n

Amanda S. – Topeka<\/p>\n

Amanda,<\/p>\n

It’s a tough economy right now, especially where we are in Louisiana, so I understand wanting to save money. It’s tough when you have a desire to improve something, but don’t feel you have the requisite funds. I have some good news for you\u00a0though. There are cosmetic procedures<\/a> you can do that will improve your smile without porcelain veneers.<\/p>\n

One of the least expensive cosmetic procedures is teeth whitening<\/a>. That simple procedure takes years off your appearance. If you can swing in-office whitening, it’s faster. Your teeth will be dramatically whiter in one appointment. However, your dentist can custom design trays for you to do professional strength whitening at home. That costs a little less. It will take a little longer, depending on the level of whitening you desire, but it can get them as white as the in-office option.<\/p>\n

If you have chips or gaps in your teeth, dental bonding<\/a> can repair them, and is significantly cheaper than veneers. Just be aware that while veneers can last a couple of decades when well cared for, dental bonding will only really last a few years.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Mike Malone<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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