VENEERS
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Veneers
Your smile is the window to your soul. It’s the first thing people notice about you. But things like small teeth, stains, chipped teeth, and gaps can keep you from smiling. Don’t let unsightly stains, chips, and cracks get in the way. If you are sick of feeling self-conscious about your smile, we can help. Dental veneers are a cosmetic dentistry treatment we use to provide our patients with an instant transformation and improved smile aesthetics. They are thin, custom-made shells that cover the front surface of the tooth. Their purpose is to create a natural-looking, aesthetically pleasing smile by enhancing the color, shape, size, or length of teeth. Minimal reduction of tooth enamel, no pain, just beautiful natural, white teeth so you can smile confidently.
Types of Veneers: Porcelain & Composite
Porcelain vs. Composite Veneers
It Depends…
Porcelain and composite veneers are both popular options for improving the appearance of teeth but, they have different advantages and disadvantages. Ultimately, it depends on your budget, aesthetic preferences, and the specific issues you want to address. Select a tab to explore each.
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages:
- Superior Aesthetics: They provide a more natural and lifelike appearance, closely resembling natural teeth.
- Highly Stain-resistant: Porcelain is much less porous than composite, making it more resistant to stains and discoloration overtime.
- Durability: Porcelain veneers are exceptionally strong and can last anywhere from 10 – 20 years. And, with proper care and maintenance, they can last even longer.
- Minimal Maintenance: Once placed, they require little maintenance beyond regular oral hygiene practices.
Disadvantages:
- Higher Cost: They are more expensive than composite veneers due to their superior aesthetic qualities and durability.
- Indirect Application: Porcelain veneers involve a more complex process and usually require two visits, as they need to be fabricated in a dental lab before being bonded to the teeth.
- Irreversible Procedure: Before placing them, a thin layer of enamel must be removed from the surface of the tooth, which is irreversible.
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages:
- Cost-effective: Composite veneers are more affordable than porcelain ones, making them a budget-friendly option for improving your smile.
- Direct Application: They can be directly applied to the teeth in a single visit, which means the process is faster compared to porcelain ones that require multiple visits.
- Minimal Enamel Removal: Less enamel needs to be removed from the surface of the tooth before placing them, preserving more of the natural tooth structure.
- Repairable: If one is damaged or stained, it can repaired or replaced.
- Versatility: They can address a variety of cosmetic issues, such as chipped, discolored, or misshapen teeth.
Disadvantages:
- Less Durable: They are not as strong as porcelain and may have a shorter lifespan, typically lasting around 5 – 9 years with proper care.
- Prone to Staining: While composite materials have improved in stain resistance, they are still more susceptible to staining and discoloration compared to porcelain.
- Less Natural Appearance: Although they can look quite natural, they may not match the translucency and light-reflecting properties of porcelain, potentially resulting in a slightly less lifelike appearance.
Benefits: Enhanced Appearance & Improved Self-confidence
One of the main benefits of dental veneers is that they can greatly enhance a person’s appearance and boost their self-confidence. Veneers are custom-made to fit each individual’s teeth, and they are designed to match the natural color and shape of the teeth. This means they can effectively cover
up imperfections, such as stained teeth, chips, or gaps, and provide the patient with a beautiful and uniform smile. With improved aesthetics, individuals may feel more confident in their daily interactions, leading to a positive impact on their personal and professional lives.
Correcting Dental Imperfections
Veneers are an excellent option for correcting a wide range of dental imperfections. They can effectively cover up discoloration caused by factors such as aging, coffee or tea consumption, or certain medications. Additionally, veneers can help to correct misaligned teeth, eliminating the need for more extensive orthodontic treatments.
Furthermore, if a tooth has been chipped or damaged, veneers can be used to restore its shape and function, providing a seamless and natural-looking result. By addressing these imperfections, veneers can greatly improve the overall appearance and functionality of the teeth.
Lauren
Lauren
This patient had an unstable bite (TMJ) which resulted in cracked veneers, crowns, and broken teeth. She came to us because she was tired of spending money on the same dental work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Veneers are not painful and they do not hurt your teeth, in fact most patients report no pain or discomfort at all during treatment. Read our reviews or watch our video testimonials to see what our patients think.
Porcelain veneers can last from 10 – 20 years, while composite veneers can last from 5 – 9 year. Both types of dental veneers can last even longer if you address issues like teeth grinding or clenching first. Aside from this, the material and how well you care for them impacts their longevity. By addressing any issues with your bite, the lifespan of your dental veneers increases substantially.
Yes! But first, we need to evaluate what’s causing you to grind your teeth and address that first. That’s because teeth grinding is one of the main reasons why people damage their veneers. By resolving the issue first, your veneers will last ensuring you don’t spend money fixing them when they break.
Crowns cover your teeth like a cap. A veneer is a thin shell that is applied to the front of your tooth with less damage to the tooth meaning you retain more of your natural tooth structure.
Yes, veneers can break for various reasons including: forceful impact, chewing hard objects, bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), inadequate bonding of the veneers, veneers are too thin or improperly fabricated are just a few reasons dental veneers break.
