What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are great for patients who want to improve the appearance of their smile. From color, shape and size, dental veneers provide a great solution for patients seeking a better-looking smile.
Dental veneers are thin coatings of porcelain covering the teeth to correct gaps, misshaped teeth, cracks, staining and improve the overall appearance of your smile.
Patients are able to choose between Porcelain or composite resin veneers. We strongly recommend porcelain since they are much stronger, more durable and resist to staining more than composite veneers.
The Process Of Dental veneers
Dental veneers are very thin shells that are attached to the front of your teeth and are constructed of porcelain or composite resin. They look entirely natural because they are designed specifically to mimic the size, shape, and color of your actual tooth enamel.
Teeth that are chipped, misaligned, or discolored can all be fixed with dental veneers. This is an excellent cosmetic procedure for patients looking to enhance the appearance of your smile and have healthy teeth and gums. However, prior to receiving veneers, any underlying dental problems, such as tooth decay or gum disease, must be resolved.
Dental veneers come in two varieties, porcelain and composite resin. Compared to composite veneers, porcelain veneers are more much durable, stronger and also more stain-resistant.
Two dental appointments are necessary for porcelain veneers. Your teeth will be prepped on the initial visit by having a little portion of enamel removed from the front of each tooth. This gives the dental veneers room to fit perfectly. Your personalized dental veneers will then be produced in our lab using a 5D scanner of your prepped teeth. You will wear a temporary veneer set to wear while your permanent set of porcelain veneers are made in our lab. This process takes two weeks.
On your second visit, a specialized cement will be used to adhere your permanent veneers to your teeth once they are prepared. To achieve a perfect fit and finish, our dentist might also make any necessary modifications.
Dental veneers made of composite resin are less expensive and can be placed in a single appointment. They are also less invasive than porcelain veneers, so if you don’t want to significantly change your natural teeth, they can be a great option.
Caring For Your Dental Veneers
Proper dental hygiene is essential to ensure the longevity of your dental veneers. They can last for many years. Here are some pointers to help you maintain the finest appearance for your veneers:
- Keep your teeth healthy by brushing twice daily and flossing your teeth daily.
- Avoid using whitening or abrasive toothpaste.
- When engaging in sports or other activities that could harm your veneers, wear a mouth guard.
- Frequent dental cleanings and exams.
- Wearing a nightguard will prevent grinding of your teeth at night and protect your investment by not wearing down your veneers.
Common Questions About Dental Veneers
How safe are veneers?
Dental veneers are very safe. Both porcelain and composite resin are biocompatible materials that do not harm or affect your natural teeth and gums.
How Much Do Dental Veneers Cost?
Depending on the type of veneer material you choose, dental veneer prices can change. Due of their durability and stain resistance, porcelain veneers typically cost more than composite resin veneers. Porcelain veneers typically cost between $900 and $1,500 per tooth.
Are Dental Veneers Covered By Insurance?
As cosmetic procedures, dental veneers are often not covered by insurance. However, if some types of veneers are deemed medically necessary, certain insurers can offer partial coverage. Some insurance companies offer a flex spending card with annual benefits which you may use for dental veneers as part of your treatment plan. If you are in need of dental insurance, please come into our practice and one of our dental team members will assist you with finding a plan that helps your maximize your annual benefits for your treatment plan.
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