What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are a thin shell of ceramic that goes on top of your own tooth to enhance the look, shape, and color of your tooth.
What problems can dental veneers solve?
The problems we can solve with dental veneers are the shape of the tooth, the color of the tooth, the length of the teeth, and also, in some cases, the bite.
Are dental veneers permanent?
Veneers are meant to be a permanent solution if they are well taken care of.
What is the process of getting dental veneers?
The process of getting veneers includes getting a dental consult and getting a wax-up. The process of getting dental veneers includes getting a personalized consultation and assessment to make sure that you're a good candidate for the treatment. Also, getting a smile design done customized to your face, your teeth, your mouth, and your occlusion. Then the next step would be to prepare the teeth to receive the dental veneers. The final step would be delivering the dental veneers. In the meantime, you would be wearing temporaries to try out your new smile.
What types of dental veneers are available?
We have two types of dental veneers: porcelain veneers and composite veneers. Porcelain veneers are meant to last longer, are more stain-resistant, and they are more aesthetic. Composite veneers, however, are aesthetic but are not as long-lasting as porcelain veneers.
How long does it take to place dental veneers?
How long it takes to place dental veneers on your teeth depends on how many veneers you are getting. Approximately an hour and a half to a two-hour appointment should be allocated for the treatment.
Do dental veneers require special care?
Dental veneers do require special care. You would need to make sure that you do not bite into anything hard, that you wear a night guard, and also that you clean them properly.
How long can dental veneers last?
Dental veneers can last a very long time as long as they're well taken care of.
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