So many of us are just slightly ashamed of our smile or a little embarrassed by our teeth. And yet only a few of us make that leap of faith and get a smile makeover .
We trot out so many excuses as to why we have not looked after our smile. These excuses can range from not having the time, we do not want to wear braces for months on end or – probably the most common – we cannot afford it.
It is true that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap and for very good reason. It is a procedure which can take several months and the dentist who works on your smile has trained for many years and is an expert, so his expertise and time do not come cheap.
But it is possible to have a smile makeover and still have enough money for your annual vacation by choosing carefully what treatments you have. Some procedures are less expensive than others and so discuss with your dentist which will have the maximum effect for the least amount of money.
A relatively simple procedure such as teeth whitening could make a real difference to your smile which will make you more confident – and more desirable. Other options are to discuss with your dentist whether the work can be done in stages over a period of time, allowing you time to save for the procedure between treatments.