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Archives for December 2015

Felt like a cog on a conveyor belt

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I needed to find an affordable dentist. I called around and found the least expensive dentist in the area. While I got dental care, I felt like I was just shunted through. Is there a way to get affordable dentist in a friendly environment, or is it good care verses affordable prices?

Jessica M. – Denver, CO

Jessica,

I’m sorry for the experience that you had. No, it doesn’t have to be a choice. Just remember that cheap doesn’t actually mean good. Sometimes it doesn’t even mean affordable. For instance, if your dentist wasn’t skilled or used sub-par materials, then you’re likely to end up spending more money to repair problems that resulted from bad dental treatment.

That doesn’t mean you can’t get affordable care, by a dentist who feels his client’s health and feeling of care and welcome matter.  Look at their reviews. Talk to the dentist. Some even give a complimentary consultation.

This blog is brought to you by Auburn, AL Dentist Dr. Raymond Bolt.

Dentist says I can’t get veneers because of my fillings

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I have a silver filling on a front tooth that has always been embarassing. I decided the best thing to do would be to cover it with procelain veneers. Yes, I know that’s expensive, but I’ve decided I want to be happy with my teeth.  I was so disappointed when I went to my dentist and he told me because I have sliver fillings there is no way to get veneers.  Can you help me come up with an alternative?

Missy R. – Oregon

Missy,

It’s likely your dentist just meant that silver fillings would be visible under the porcelain veneers. You have a few options. But, I was curious about something. If the only thing bothering you is the silver filling, why not just replace it?  You could replace them with white/composite fillings.  There is are a couple of additional benefits.

The first benefit is the money you’ll save. Switching fillings is a lot less expensive than veneers. Second, silver fillings are loaded with mercury.  Composite fillings are mercury-free,. This  way, you are elimanting the possibility of ingesting a toxin.

I’m not trying to talk you out of veneers, I just don’t want you to have to spend extra money, unnecessarily. They can be  a great way to give yourself a gorgeous smile.  If the only thing you didn’t like was the filling, then I would just switch fillings. But, if there were other things about your smile that bothered you, then porcelain veneers are a good idea.

You’ll want to switch to a white filling anyway to work with your makeover, so that is the place to start.

This blog is brought to you by Auburn, AL Dentist Dr. Raymond Bolt.