Stained teeth, cracked teeth, broken teeth — not every smile is perfect. But smiles can look perfect again, thanks to composite veneers.
Facial32 Dental Esthetics offers cosmetic dental services, including the enhancement of your smile through dental or composite procedures. Our veneers can restore your smile with a stain-resistant, durable material.
What are they, and how can they improve your smile? They are thin shells that fit over the front of your teeth and hide flaws such as chips, cracks, stains, or breaks.
They are bonded to your teeth, so you don’t have to worry about removing them like crowns or dentures. Durable materials make them less prone to cracking, chipping, and staining compared to natural tooth enamel. They can also fix minor flaws, such as the size or shape of a tooth or a slight gap between teeth.
Veneers have great benefits for those unhappy with their smiles. Chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth can diminish the first impression of your smile. Many people find it hard to smile with damaged teeth.
Our composite veneers can cover those flaws without removing the teeth. You can get a gorgeous white smile back within days!
Here are some of the amazing ways they transform your smile.
Two primary types of veneer exist: composite and porcelain, each with its pros and cons. The key question is, which is the right choice for you?
You can tell the difference between composite and porcelain by thinking about what they're made of and how they're put on. Both aim to conceal tooth imperfections, but their significant distinctions lie in material composition and longevity.
The ceramic material used in porcelain veneers gives them a realistic appearance, resembling natural teeth. Dentists use the same material as dental bonding to make composite veneers, fixing up chips and cracks in your teeth.
Both types have a similar process to place them on your teeth. However, there is one major difference, and it affects the health of your teeth.
The biggest difference between the two types is in the teeth preparation process.
The dentist will take off some enamel from your tooth to make space for the porcelain veneer. This process removes a good part of the outer layer of the tooth. We need temporary veneers until we prepare the "permanent" ones.
You may have to wait several weeks for the manufacturing of the porcelain veneers before we can place them on your teeth. We'll give you temporary ones to safeguard your teeth and switch them when the permanent ones are ready.
The process for composite veneers is different. Instead of grinding down the enamel, this method just needs a gentle scoring of the enamel. We then paint on a thin layer of composite resin to prepare the tooth.
We will add layers of resin until we achieve the look you want. We then use a special light to cure — or harden — the resin, creating your custom veneer.
How much do teeth veneers cost? The cost depends on a few things. Some individuals may only require one or two to enhance their smile, while others opt for a complete set for their front teeth.
Dentists usually decide the price of porcelain veneers for each tooth. The cost can be between $925 and $2,500 per tooth. Composite veneers, on the other hand, have a price range of $400 to $1,500 per tooth.
For an accurate estimate of your cost, visit Facial32 Dental Esthetics! We will examine your teeth to determine the type of treatment you need.
Once you start the process, you must follow through because of the damage to the enamel. This means that getting veneers is a permanent decision.
As for the veneers themselves, they are not permanent, but they will last for several years. How long do veneers last?
Porcelain ones have an advantage over composite ones in that they last longer. They typically last an average of 10-15 years before requiring replacement. You can wear composite veneers for an average of 4-8 years.
The best part is that they don’t require tooth extractions like dentures or bridges. You need to cover the front of the tooth instead of the entire tooth, as with a crown. Whichever type you choose, Facial32 Dental Esthetics can deliver beautiful veneers to improve your smile.
If you’re ready for a smile makeover, schedule an appointment with Facial32 Dental Esthetics. We'll check your teeth and suggest the best treatment for you, like porcelain composite veneers, or something else.
You will be amazed at how dental veneers can give you a beautiful smile!
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