{"id":1379,"date":"2024-07-26T10:16:21","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T17:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2024-07-26T10:16:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T17:16:22","slug":"i-cant-afford-to-improve-my-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/i-cant-afford-to-improve-my-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"I Can&#8217;t Afford to Improve My Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I went to see my dentist about improving the look of my smile. My children are all grown and I want to enter back into the work force. My smile has yellowed over the years. Plus, my teeth are crooked in some places. My dentist suggested I get porcelain veneers and said that it would fix both problems. Unfortunately, this is way too expensive for me.  Is there an affordable way to improve my smile?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Amy,<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bleaching_trays.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bleaching_trays.jpg\" alt=\"Teeth whitening trays\" class=\"wp-image-1164\" style=\"width:279px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bleaching_trays.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bleaching_trays-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teeth Whitening Trays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am glad you wrote. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/phoenix-porcelain-veneers.html\">porcelain veneers<\/a> are a great way to get that Hollywood smile, it is certainly not the only way to improve your smile. No matter what your budget, it is always a good idea to get all of your options before making your decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great option for you, that will save you thousands of dollars, is to use a combination of Invisalign and teeth whitening. If your dentist does not offer Invisalign, you can go to another dentist or to have that done. Just be sure to ask your dentist for some professional teeth whitening gel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can wear those in your aligners , which enables you to straighten and whiten your teeth at the same time. That will save you additional money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to porcelain veneers,  you would only want an expert cosmetic dentist to do them, and would definitely NOT want to price shop. However, both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/teeth-whitening-phoenix.html\">teeth whitening<\/a> and Invisalign can be done by any dentist that offers them. I would call around and find an affordable dentist that offers what you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blog is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/\">Scottsdale Dentist<\/a> Dr. Hillary Peck. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I went to see my dentist about improving the look of my smile. My children are all grown and I want to enter back into the work force. My smile has yellowed over the years. Plus, my teeth are crooked in some places. 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