Have you ever gotten a deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of never-ending repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new automobile would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a a clunker.

The same is true of deficient dental work. You have probably received sleek postcard ads that tout amazing delivers on cosmetic dentistry: porcelain veneers, dental crowns, white fillings, and dental implants. The prices may be tempting, but make sure you do plenty of research before committing. We aren’t trying to imply that all dental practices that tout low procedure prices in their ads provide inferior work – we are just cautioning patients not to opt for a cosmetic dentist based on price alone. Unlike an automobile, you can’t sell your smile and buy a new one.

We will use porcelain veneers as an example. What can go wrong if you receive substandard porcelain veneers?

• The dentist may be inexperienced and make mistakes: improper placement, poor color matching, bite complications.
• The materials may be deficient: unnatural color, prone to breaking, veneers pop off.
• The lab techs that create the restorations may turn out low quality work: unnatural color, poor fit.

If you are considering a smile transformation, talk to our dental team at Alaska Premier Dental Group first. During your consultation, you will learn about your dentist’s years of experience, techniques, specialty training, number of procedures performed, the most appropriate materials for the restorations, and information about the dental lab we use. We can also provide references if requested. And, of course, we will consider how much each treatment will cost. We are sure that you will find that our prices our competitive for the excellent dentistry our team provides.

Don’t endanger your smile in an attempt to save some money. You really do get what you pay for.

Contact Alaska Premier Dental Group:

907-290-5452