Veneers – Melrose
Completely Make Over Your Smile!
Are you happy with the appearance of your teeth? Many people lack confidence because they are self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth. Fortunately, there is a wide range of cosmetic solutions available to help patients achieve the perfect smile they have been dreaming of. We offer veneers to help you achieve a grin that you are proud to chow off. If you think veneers might be a good fit for you, give us a call to schedule your consultation.
Why Choose Melrose Dental Group for Veneers?
- State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
- Personalized Treatment for Each Patient
- Flexible Financing Options Available
What Are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are placed over the front-facing surfaces of the teeth to mask cosmetic imperfections. Porcelain is used because it is naturally durable and looks like just real tooth enamel. It even reflects light in the same way. This way, no one will even suspect that you’ve have veneers placed. Veneers can be used to address teeth that are chipped gapped, misaligned, misshapen, discolored, undersized, and otherwise cosmetically flawed.
The Process of Getting Veneers
It usually takes two appointments for veneers to be placed. During the final visit, your dentist will prepare your teeth by filing down a minimal portion of your enamel. This is done so the veneers lay flat against your teeth and don’t appear bulky. After your teeth have been prepared, impressions are taken and sent to the dental lab. You will be given temporary veneers to wear until your final ones are ready. In just a couple of weeks, you can return to our practice so your final veneers can be adhered to your teeth. Then, you will leave our office showing off your beautifully enhanced smile.
The Benefits of Veneers
Veneers provide numerous benefits. Here are some of the most prominent ones.
- Natural-Looking: The porcelain used to make veneers look just like natural tooth enamel.
- Quick Process: Veneers can be placed in just two appointments.
- Teeth Whitening: Veneers are more resistant to staining than tooth enamel, so you don’t need to worry about discoloration from dark-pigmented foods or benefits. Veneers can also be shaded to be the exact shade of white that you’d like, so you can show off brighter teeth.
- Long-Lasting: With proper maintenance, veneers can last upward of 15 years before needing to be replaced.
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
Since everyone’s treatment is completely customized, the cost varies for each patient. During your consultation with us, we will examine your smile to ensure that you are an excellent candidate and discuss the goals that you have for your smile. We will put together a treatment plan to meet your needs. We will also go over the estimated cost of your veneers in detail. If you have any questions or concerns about the cost of your treatment, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Veneers FAQs
Can I still drink coffee with veneers?
Stain resistance is not the same as stain-proof. While porcelain is non-porous and cannot discolor the same way as natural enamel, drinking too many dark-colored beverages can eventually have a negative effect on your smile. It’s best to enjoy your morning coffee in moderation so that your veneers last as long as possible.
Do veneers give you a lisp?
Veneers can give you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted, but they can also temporarily change how you speak. Not all patients develop a lisp after receiving veneers, but it can happen. Pronouncing certain words can become difficult, largely because of muscle memory. Your tongue uses the back of your teeth to make sounds when you speak. Veneers make it slightly harder because of the additional thickness and how your tongue moves.
The good news is it’s only temporary. Once your tongue adjusts, you’ll begin to sound like your normal self.
How are veneers different than crowns?
Both restorations cover smile imperfections, so what's the difference? Well, a few things:
- Veneers are thin shells that only attach to the front surfaces of teeth, while dental crowns cover entire tooth structures.
- Veneers are only 1 millimeter thick, while crowns are generally about 2 millimeters thick.
- Veneers are primarily used for cosmetic purposes, while crowns are more commonly recommended when a tooth needs to be restored because of damage or decay.
- Far less enamel removal is required with veneers than with dental crowns.
- Veneers do not show the same kind of gum margin as dental crowns.
Can veneers widen my smile?
The University of Minnesota completed a study that found narrow smiles typically hide teeth, but wider smiles appear more attractive because teeth are well balanced. Veneers may not actually change the width of your smile, but they can enhance its symmetry by addressing the size and shape of your teeth. If you want a quick way to widen a narrow arch, veneers can reduce dark spaces and create a broader, more radiant appearance.