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Create your ideal smile with dental veneers. Many patients choose dental veneers to correct several dental imperfections. For example, severely discolored teeth, misshapen teeth, misalignments, and tooth gaps. Dental veneers are a great cosmetic dental procedure to correct these issues.
Learn more about dental veneers and contact Waban Dental Group today!
Dental Veneers
A dental veneer is a very thin laminate cover for your tooth. It is permanently bonded to the enamel of your existing tooth. They are very durable, designed to allow you to safely chew all the foods. Likewise, they are stain-resistant, so your smile will stay white.
There are two types of dental veneers. Composite dental veneers are made of sturdy, affordable plastic material. However, they can stain easily. Porcelain veneers cost a bit more, but they are stain-resistant and more durable than composite veneers. For this reason, most of our patients choose porcelain veneers.
How Are Dental Veneers Applied?
There is a two-step process for getting dental veneers. On your first visit, the dentist will take impressions of your mouth after removing some enamel. These will be sent off to a lab. The lab will create a set of custom veneers just for you. A temporary veneer is attached to the tooth for the time being.
When the lab sends your custom veneers back, the dentist will schedule your second appointment. The temporary veneer is removed and replaced with the custom veneer.
When Are Dental Veneers Recommended?
Misshapen, chipped, and deeply discolored teeth are all easily corrected with dental veneers. Teeth gaps and mild misalignment can also be corrected with veneers. Dental veneers can be used for one tooth or more.
Dental Veneers Maintenance
Maintaining dental veneers require brushing and flossing. This prevents many dental issues such as decay and gum disease. It is important to avoid biting on hard foods and candy as this can damage your veneer. Dental veneers are very sturdy, but they can still chip or crack. If you damage a veneer, contact your dentist right away. The underlying tooth can be affected by bacteria.
Contact Us Today
Our team will examine your current oral health and determine if veneers can be recommended. Schedule a consultation to learn if dental veneers are right for your smile. Waban Dental Group is accepting new patients and has Saturday appointments available. Additionally, our team is well-educated and trained to assist patients and their unique smiles. We look forward to meeting you!
Veneers FAQs
What happens to teeth underneath veneers?
The back and sides of your teeth remain exposed while wearing veneers. These custom restorations only cover the front-facing surfaces, so you must maintain good oral hygiene to avoid costly damage and decay. A tooth that develops a cavity or sustains damage will require our team to remove the veneer, fix the affected area, and determine whether the veneer can be re-bonded.
This is why we encourage optimal dental care and preventive treatment after receiving your veneers. Brushing twice daily, flossing at least once a day, rinsing regularly, and seeing our team for dental checkups and cleanings every six months are essential.
Can you whiten veneers?
No, you cannot whiten your veneers. Their material, which is usually porcelain, is nonporous, so it cannot absorb the whitening gel as readily as regular tooth enamel. The only way to ensure your veneered teeth match the rest of your smile is to have them replaced or undergo professional teeth whitening before receiving your initial veneers. This will create a cohesive and seamless set of teeth.
How are veneers different from dental crowns?
Dental crowns are primarily used for restorative purposes. A custom crown fits over an entire tooth that has already been altered, mimicking its size and shape. The goal is to protect the vulnerable tooth underneath so that bacteria do not accumulate and cause reinfection. Although these restorations can be used for cosmetic reasons, most dentists already use tooth-colored materials to create a seamless smile.
Veneers are purely cosmetic but can hide small cracks, chips, gaps, stains, misshapen teeth, and more. They fit over the front surfaces of natural teeth and require the removal of a small portion of tooth enamel.
Both restorations can last more than a decade if taken care of, so it ultimately comes down to what you need as to whether you should receive a dental crown or veneers.
How much do porcelain veneers cost?
We cannot determine the cost of your veneers in Newton until we conduct a thorough consultation and examination. This will allow our team to evaluate various factors before providing a more accurate estimate for your review. We’ll need to determine how many veneers you will need, whether you require any preliminary treatment to address oral health issues (i.e., gum disease treatment, dental fillings, etc.), and the material used to create your new smile. Veneers are viewed as a more expensive treatment option, but they’re the only ones that can change the size, shape, and color of your teeth.
