Cha-Ching! 3 Tips for Enhancing Your Smile on a Budget for Your Wedding

When putting together an important event like a wedding, costs can quickly add up if you’re not careful. Selecting the right photographer, San Diego DJ, and even lighting and sound service can help you stay within budget while enjoying top quality. However, you may still be looking for ways to save. When it comes to correcting your teeth, you may want to have a million-dollar smile without having to spend anywhere near that much.

Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry has advanced to the point that you can have the best of both worlds: quality and affordability. Here are a few tips for getting the most bang for your buck with enhancing your smile on a budget!

Choose the Right Treatment

It’s a cold, hard fact: certain dental procedures are more expensive than others. Veneers are extremely durable and lifelike, but they do come at a higher cost. As a more cost-effective alternative, cosmetic bonding can fill in gaps, cover chips or cracks, and correct discoloration at a fraction of the cost. Plus, it can be completed in just one appointment!

If the only flaw with your teeth is that they are dull or yellowing, you should consider doing a simple whitening treatment. Compared to other procedures, it is one of the cheapest, and you can choose between in-office treatment in one hour or take-home whitening kits that can be applied when it’s most convenient for you. With the right procedure, you’ll be able to enjoy yourself more, leading to better pictures from your San Diego photographer.

Get Low-Interest Financing

Unfortunately, dental insurance generally does not have benefits for cosmetic procedures, so you’ll be responsible for paying the total on your own. But financing, through a company like CareCredit, allows you to pay for treatment over time instead of all upfront. Through financing, you may find that even more costly cosmetic fixes may fit within your monthly budget.

Take Advantage of an In-House Dental Savings Plan

Seeing the downsides of dental insurance, some dental practices offer an alternative: an in-house savings plan. Similar to insurance, these plans include traditional preventive care, but they also apply a discount to most services, including cosmetic procedures, which means you could spend less on your treatment if you are a member of the plan for a reasonable rate each month.

If you’re counting every dollar preparing for your wedding, keep in mind that perfecting your smile is something you can afford. When you follow these tips, you can feel completely confident both about how you look and your ability to pay for it. That way, you can enjoy yourself without money worries on your mind!

About the Author

Dr. Eric Barajas has more than 30 years of dentistry experience in the Chula Vista area. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as well as the Academy of General Dentistry, and he owns and operates Village Walk Dental. He is proud to offer an in-house dental savings plan, and the practice accepts payment through CareCredit. If you are interested in cosmetic improvements to you smile, contact our practice online or call us at 619-482-7367.