Like anything in life, you get what you pay for. The investment is based on the time the dentist spends, the experience of the dentist, work being done and the types of materials used.
Five tips to save money on dentistry:
1. Prevention is cheaper than cure
Regular daily care of your teeth and gums will prevent problems in the future and leave you with lower dental bills. Your diet plays an important part in preventing dental disease (read more here).
2. Get an experienced dentist
A proven track record speaks volumes about a dentist. Do not be afraid to ask to see examples of similar treatments carried out by THAT dentist. How long will the treatment last before it needs replacing? What guarantees do they offer? Cheaper to pay once and do it right!
3. Get it right first time
If you are considering crowns, bridges, veneers or implants ask to meet the laboratory technician that will be making your work. They will want to see you to get the colour shade for your teeth and make sure your new smile matches your face, skin tone and age. Bow Lane has its own on-site dental laboratory.
4. Regular maintenance appointments
Once your mouth is returned to health your dentist and hygienist will develop a bespoke recare interval designed to keep your mouth and teeth healthy for life. They can spots early signs of disease which therefore make it easier and cheaper to repair (tooth repair has a lot of options).
5. Take out dental insurance
Dental insurance can save you a great deal of money on routine and emergency dental treatments. Read more here.Want to reduce your dental bills even further?Then we have the answer the Bow Lane Dental ‘Smile for Life’™ membership scheme.
What’s included?
- One visit a year with your Bow Lane dentist to deliver a full ‘Healthy Smile’™ review
- Two visits a year with your dental hygienist to deliver a ‘Smile for Life’™ assessment and maintenance
- All necessary X-rays
- UK & worldwide dental injury & emergency insurance
- 10% reduction off all dental treatments (excluding referral for specialist treatment)
- FREE home-based teeth whitening under the supervision of a Bow Lane dentist worth £299
That’s a long-term relationship with the team at Bow Lane, designed to give you the best smile possible and helping you maintain it for life.To find out if Smile for Life is suitable for you please call 020 7236 3600 where our team will book you in for your initial assessment with a Bow Lane Dentist.
