Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic dentistry technology that improves patients’ smiles. Our porcelain veneers at Reflections Dental Spa are created to give you a natural-looking, long-lasting, and stain-resistant smile.
Contact our office today to learn how porcelain veneers can help you smile with confidence!
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of a tooth. This type of veneer offers a durable way of creating or restoring beauty to a smile. They can also be used to renew the function and strength of a tooth.
When Would I Need Porcelain Veneers?
There are many reasons as to why our certified dentists might recommend a porcelain veneer for a patient. A patient might need porcelain veneers to:
- Correct the length or width of a tooth
- Straighten teeth without braces
- Fix tooth decay, erosion, or heavy wear
- Cover a screw hole on a dental implant crown or root canal
- Repair broken, chipped, or cracked teeth
- Brighten teeth
- Create consistency of color
- Fix tooth gaps
What Are Chairside Veneers?
Chairside veneers, true to their name, are veneers that are placed while the patient is in the dental chair during a single visit. We use an injection molding technique that helps sculpt teeth to a perfect size, shape, and color. This type of veneer offers many different benefits:
- Pain-free treatment
- Same-day results
- Brightened smile
- Speedy recovery
How Much Do Porcelain Veneers Cost?
There are some different factors that will determine the cost of your veneers:
- Material used
- Insurance
- Number of teeth needing veneers
- Number of dental visits required
- General condition of teeth
If you have any questions about veneers and what the cost might be, please call us today to schedule a consultation with our dental professionals.
Am I a Good Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?
With dental veneers, you can renovate your smile while keeping your teeth healthy. Porcelain veneers are a great option for many dental patients. Here are some signs you are a good candidate for veneers:
- Stained teeth: While modern teeth whitening treatments are effective at treating mild discoloration, some darker stains won’t respond to whitening products. Porcelain veneers offer an option to cover stains and discoloration caused by decay or old fillings.
- Cosmetic issues: Porcelain veneers are very effective at concealing misshapen, cracked, and chipped teeth. While dental bonding can also help fix these issues, veneers offer a more natural-looking correction.
- Good oral health: Before you undergo any cosmetic dentistry procedure, it is important to have healthy gums and teeth.
- Sufficient tooth enamel: Veneers adhere to your tooth enamel. Our dentists must remove some enamel to make room for the porcelain veneers. If you don’t have enough enamel, the veneer won’t properly bond.
Preparing Your Smile for Teeth Veneers
Before receiving your dental veneers, our dentists will have an initial consultation to prepare you for the veneer treatment. During your veneer consultation, our dentists will perform an in-depth examination, take x-rays, and create a plan for your dental veneers.
Before moving forward with placing veneers, some patients will need preliminary dental care. If your oral health is great, a simple cleaning prior to the treatment may be all that’s necessary.
Placing Your Porcelain Veneers
It will take a couple of visits to finish placing your porcelain veneers.
- Preparation: During your first appointment, your teeth will be prepped. For instance, they might be shaved down to fit the veneers better.
- Temporary veneers: You’ll be fitted with temporary veneers to wear while your permanent veneers are being created.
- Permanent veneers: After about two weeks, your porcelain veneers will be ready for placement. During this appointment, the dentist will remove your temporary veneers and place your permanent ones.
Aftercare for Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can be cared for just like your natural teeth. You’ll want to brush twice a day and floss daily. While porcelain veneers are quite stain-resistant, they can still stain. We recommend reducing your consumption of coffee, tea, wine, and other beverages that might stain your veneers.
Brighten Your Smile and Boost Your Confidence with Porcelain Veneers from Reflections Dental Spa!
Our dental professionals are excited to guide you through the process of attaining your dream smile with porcelain veneers. When you’re ready, call us to schedule your initial consultation—we look forward to helping you get the smile you’ve always wanted!