I've been wondering about payment plans myself, actually. My dentist mentioned something briefly about financing options, but I didn't get specifics yet. Whitening first does sound smart—makes sense to see how much improvement you can get before committing to bonding. Did you find the bonding itself pretty affordable after whitening? I'm curious if spreading out payments makes it easier or if it's better just to save up and pay upfront. Guess I'll have to ask around a bit more...
"I'm curious if spreading out payments makes it easier or if it's better just to save up and pay upfront."
I wondered the same thing when I got my bonding done last year. Honestly, whitening first was a great call—it cut down on how much bonding I actually needed, which definitely helped with the cost. My dentist offered a payment plan, but after looking at the interest rates, I decided to just save up and pay upfront. Felt less stressful that way, at least for me. But everyone's situation is different, so it's worth checking out the specifics your dentist offers.
I see your point about interest rates, but honestly, for me spreading payments out was a lifesaver. With two kids and unexpected expenses popping up, smaller monthly amounts felt way more manageable than one big hit upfront. Definitely depends on personal finances though...
