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1. What are porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are custom made shells of porcelain that are
permanently bonded the front facings of teeth in order to correct a
variety of problems. Porcelain veneers are stain resistant, and are
constructed to perfectly match the size, shape, and translucency of
your natural teeth.
Your porcelain veneers can even be selected so that they whiten
the color of your teeth, giving you a dazzling white, straight
smile.
2. What problems can porcelain veneers correct?
Porcelain veneers can correct many different dental problems,
including:
- Chipped Teeth
- Worn Teeth
- Stained or Discolored Teeth
- Cracked Teeth
- Gaps in Your Smile
- Misshapen Teeth Disfigured Teeth
- Crooked Teeth
- Broken Teeth
3. How long will it take to get my porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are custom made for each person so that they
correct all of your specific problems. This also means that it takes
some time for your porcelain veneers to be fabricated. On average,
it will take a couple visits to our office.
During the first visit, your teeth will be prepared for your
porcelain veneers, an impression will be taken of your teeth, and
temporary veneers will be placed over the prepared teeth.
Once our dentist has received the porcelain veneers from the
dental lab, he will have you return to the office and approve the
porcelain veneers or make changes to their design. After the
porcelain veneers have been approved, they will be bonded to your
teeth.
4. How long will my porcelain veneers last?
Porcelain veneers are constructed out of very durable, stain
resistant porcelain that looks just like your natural teeth so that
they will last you many years without needing replacement or
touch-up work.
Your porcelain veneers can even last a lifetime as long as you
keep proper care of them by maintaining good oral hygiene and
scheduling routine dental check-ups and cleanings.
5. How much do porcelain veneers cost?
Since porcelain veneers are custom made to correct your unique
dental problems, they are not inexpensive. However, our dentist
provides patients with many different payment options, including
financing options and credits cards.
Also, the cost of porcelain veneers varies depending on how many
teeth are receiving them.
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