If your teeths’ broken, chipped, pointed or discolored appearance is robbing your smile as well as your confidence, dental veneers is the decisive answer.
What are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are very thin, custom-made, tooth colored shells designed to cover the frontal area of a single tooth. Consequently, they change the size, form or color of the teeth altering its appearance. You can decide the type of veneer as well!
Types of dental veneers:
There are two types of dental veneers differentiated on the basis of materials: Porcelain and Composite resin.
Porcelain dental veneers in Scottsdale have better resistance and light reflection capabilities. They are also called indirect veneers. Porcelain veneer is made from the impression of your teeth from which a thin layer of enamel is removed. It is a minimally invasive process with less pain to ensure a seamless fit.
A filling material resembling the color of the tooth is applied directly in layers and sculpted to the tooth surface in composite veneers. This bonding adhesive will help the veneer stay intact. It is also called indirect veneers.
Affixing Veneers: The Process.
Dental veneers are affixed after numerous hours of planning and dental review. Through an initial appointment, we will double check whether the color, shape and fit of the veneers fits you perfectly. Assessment of oral health beforehand exposes any issues which should be fixed to go ahead.
Upon another appointment the dentist, after vigorous brushing, creates a rougher texture on each tooth requiring veneers. This process makes sure the affixing of veneer to teeth firmly. Using dental cements, veneer is attached to the tooth and is hardened fastly by using ultraviolet light. Use of sedation and other entertainment forms can help reduce the pain and anxiety.
This permanent process can be performed over two extensive visits to the dentist in a span of over six weeks.
Veneers can last for many years before which it can be replaced. Routine dental check ups and general dental hygiene should be maintained to preserve your veneers. A porcelain veneer once broken cannot be fixed. Chewing or biting hard objects, consuming heavy stain causing food etc can reduce longevity.
Cost of dental veneers:
The cost can vary based on the type, no of teeth, brand and the fees of the dentist. According to the Consumer guide to dentistry:
Porcelain veneer: Cost: $925 to $2500 per tooth. Durability: 10 to 15 years.
Composite veneer: Cost: $250 to $1500 per tooth. Durability: 5 and 7 years.
Let’s get started:
Consult your dentist for payment options available. The cost of veneers is not owned by dental insurances. If you stay in Scottsdale, you can avail the services of skilled practitioners to affix dental veneers of your choice affordably. Dial 480-443-3552 today for an appointment.