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Can I Afford Porcelain Veneers?

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                                            (Photo credit: Planogentledental.com ) Practically every celebrity you see on your TV or the big screen has had a smile makeover of some sort. The most popular dental procedure amongst them is veneers. Regular teeth whitening treatments at your dentist's office is definitely not the same. Not only will veneers give you that paper-white smile, but they can also camouflage flaws and correct chipped or cracked teeth. Let's be honest, porcelain veneers aren't cheap. Some dentists charge $1,000-$4,000 per tooth which can run you in upwards of $30,000 for a full mouth. So we wonder, will my insurance cover some of it? Are there payment plans available? Are there any alternatives? I don't know anyone that wouldn't want a perfect smile, but are veneers out of reach for us mere mortals?  It can be completely frustrating when you've been trying for years to get the whitest smile possible. I've used the Crest Whitestrips reli