When considering getting some cosmetic dentistry done it is important to know the types of cosmetic work you can get done and how much they each cost before you dedicate yourself to something. If you are unsure of where you start looking for prices, look no further. I am here to fill you in on all the things that you need to know before going to your local dentist to get some cosmetic work done.

First on the list is Teeth Whitening. This is the most common form of cosmetic dentistry and can cost around $500 if you go to your local dentist’s office to get it done. However, if you are familiar with the process and how it all works you can do it yourself at home for about $3 to $50 dollars.

Dental Veneers is next on the list. These are custom made teeth shells that are placed into your mouth and can act like regular teeth. You can get this if you are missing a tooth or if a tooth is cracked or chipped and it would make you feel better to have it looking nice and new again. The price for this is around $500 to $1300 dollars depending on what you want, how many you want, and where you are getting it done.

Dental Bonding is a process kind of like Veneers but a little less work needs to be done for this. With Veneers, you are getting a replacement tooth, but with Dental bonding, you are getting a putty-like material attached to your cracked or chipped tooth. it will be formed to look like the color you have on your tooth so that it will match and look as natural as possible and your chipped tooth will no longer be an issue for you. If the tooth that is chipped is not visible then the dentist will just form the putty to your tooth and move on. This usually costs about $100 to $400 depending.

Getting an Inlay and Onlay is a lot like getting a filling, but less direct. With this process, it goes about things the same way a filling would, except the Inlays and Onlays are going to cover your tooth to make sure that it is protected. The Inlays will go into the chipped or broken tooth to keep it molded together, and the Onlay will go over it like a cover to keep the Inlay and the tooth protected from the outside. This can be a bit costly, most bills coming out around $650 to $1200.

And lastly, you have implants, implants are something that you do if you have a broken tooth. You take the tooth out, put the implant in to help the jaw heal without closing up the hole, and once it’s all better you have a great foundation for a new tooth to be put in. This can also be a bit pricey at $1250 to $3000.

Those are the most common cosmetic choices you have to choose from. All of these things can be seen as very expensive but when you think about the new smile that you will have, it will definitely be worth the price.