Veneers Rockwall
Transform Your Smile with Sleek, Custom-Crafted Veneers
Teeth can become dull, discolored, and worn-down over time, even with a healthy oral care routine at home. When imperfections like stains, chips, cracks, and gaps appear, you might find it difficult to show your smile with confidence. That’s where veneers can not only enhance your smile, but completely transform it! To learn if highly personalized, fully customized veneers in Rockwall are right for you, give our dentists at LS Smiles a call today!
What are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are ultra-thin ceramic sheaths designed to bond to natural enamel in order to hide common imperfections. This includes cosmetic chips and cracks that do not require crowns as well as stains that cannot be addressed with teeth whitening alone. Even small gaps in between teeth can be hidden with veneers, making them a form of “instant orthodontics,” at least in terms of esthetics.
While veneers are very thin, they do require a small amount of enamel to be removed before they can sit flush and blend in with neighboring teeth. They can be made from a variety of materials, but they are typically made from durable, natural-looking dental porcelain for the most lifelike appearance and best longevity possible.
The Process of Getting Veneers
Before you can receive veneers, we need to make sure you are eligible to begin treatment. This will be done during your initial consultation with one of our dentists. During this exam, they’ll confirm no underlying decay or gum disease is present. Any dental issues must be treated before cosmetic dentistry can be performed.
If your mouth is healthy, we’ll discuss your specific goals and confirm which imperfections you’d like to address. From there, we’ll help you choose veneer shades that match your existing teeth, then prepare your teeth so the veneers can adhere properly. After administering a local anesthetic, we’ll carefully prepare your teeth, then capture digital impressions of your smile. These impressions will act as a blueprint for your permanent veneers (as well as your temporaries, which will be placed before you leave).
Over the next two weeks, you’ll have time to adjust to your new smile as the permanent veneers are being fabricated. You’ll come back to have the final restorations bonded to your teeth and altered as needed to ensure the most natural-looking smile possible.
The Benefits of Veneers
Many people don’t realize this, but veneers are actually more stain-resistant than natural enamel because they lack the many microscopic pores present in teeth. It’s this structure that makes your smile so prone to stains. This should make it easier to keep them clean day-to-day.
Additionally, veneers can last 10 and 20 years when you take proper care of them. At-home maintenance should include brushing twice a day and flossing daily as well as reducing your consumption of richly pigmented food.
Because veneers cover multiple imperfections at a time, they are considered one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments you can receive. This means you can expect to save time and money on other cosmetic services.
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
The cost of getting veneers in Rockwall really depends on your unique situation, which is why we don’t provide quotes for the treatment before having a chance to examine our patients’ smiles. During your consultation, our team will help determine the cost of your treatment based on details like how many veneers you need and walk you through a detailed cost estimate. This will help you know exactly what you can expect cost-wise from the procedure.
Veneers FAQs
Do veneers feel like real teeth?
As long as your veneers have been properly placed, they should feel entirely natural along with the rest of your teeth. Since they’re specifically designed to match your smile, most patients don’t even notice the porcelain shells while eating or talking. By removing a small amount of your enamel, your dentist will create sufficient space for your veneers to fit on your prepared teeth without appearing bulky or awkward. The porcelain material is also incredibly smooth, meaning it won’t cause any irritation to your soft oral tissues.
How many veneers will I need?
The number of veneers you’ll require will depend on the complexity of your dental imperfections and how many teeth are affected. That said, the main goal of the treatment is to have all of your pearly whites matching, so your dentist will provide the appropriate number to achieve this. Some people may only need a single veneer to cover up one troublesome tooth, whereas other patients might need around six to eight veneers to conceal multiple flaws simultaneously. Our team will walk you through the details of your procedure during your initial consultation, including the proper number of porcelain layers to help improve your smile.
Are veneers permanent?
Since you’ll eventually have to replace your veneers, they aren’t considered a permanent cosmetic solution. That said, the treatment is irreversible due to the preparation of your tooth or teeth. For your veneers to be placed properly and not appear protruding, your dentist will need to remove a tiny portion of the front side of the enamel. Since this will not regenerate on its own, your teeth will have to be covered with either crowns or veneers going forward to keep them strong and safe. Even so, you should expect your results to last around 15 years with proper care!
Will I still be able to drink coffee with veneers?
Not only are porcelain veneers smooth and durable, but they’re also made of stain-resistant non-porous material. This means that pigmented particles from dark-colored foods and drinks will have a much more difficult time penetrating beneath the surface. For this reason, you shouldn’t have to worry much about discoloring your veneers when enjoying your favorite beverages, including a morning cup of coffee. However, keep in mind that your porcelain shells won’t be completely stain-proof, as excessive exposure to dark pigments can ruin their shine over time. Be sure to drink your cup of joe in moderation.
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