Dental Veneers

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At Circle Drive Dental, you can get the perfect smile makeover you’ve always wanted without the hassle of numerous major cosmetic procedures. Whether you want to conceal unsightly stains on your teeth, repair minor tooth chips, fix gaps between teeth, or even revamp your entire smile, dental veneers are a great alternative to undergoing orthodontic surgeries.

What are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are a simple, comfortable way to fix minor flaws or transform the entire appearance of your smile. Veneers are wafer-thin pieces of porcelain or composite resin that are custom-designed and fit to your teeth to help improve the overall appearance of your smile. These attachments are a permanent way to perfect the look of your teeth and really give you something to smile about!

Both porcelain and composite veneers serve many purposes, and their versatility makes them a wonderful option to fix multiple issues at once. Veneers are an easy way to permanently guarantee a white smile, as they are highly resistant to staining and don’t need to be bleached over and over again as your natural teeth might be. They can also be used to conceal crooked, misshapen, or gapped teeth, though they won’t actually move the teeth themselves. 

Another major benefit of veneers is protecting your teeth if your enamel has worn down or been damaged. Your veneers can act as a shield to ward off potential decay and damage to your teeth and keep them strong and healthy.

How long do veneers last?

Veneers generally have a very long life if they are well cared for and maintained. Typically, you can expect your porcelain veneers to last 10 to 15 years, with some even lasting 25 years. Composite veneers have a shorter lifespan but will still last between four and 10 years. The best ways to avoid repairs and replacements are to practice good oral hygiene and to avoid crunching or cracking hard foods like ice or hard candy. 

Types of Veneers

When it comes to veneers, you have two choices of material, both of which have their own advantages. Porcelain veneers are the most common and most well-known variety, but composite resin veneers are another more affordable alternative to traditional porcelain. Learn more about each material to see which one is right for you, then contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Porcelain Veneers

The most popular form of veneer is made out of porcelain and is one of the best options available for perfecting any smile. Even though they’re very thin, porcelain veneers are extremely strong and durable when they’re bonded to your teeth. They also lend themselves to a very natural-looking appearance because of their translucence; instead of looking like a tooth-colored addition, they blend right in. This also means that they are highly stain-resistant and don’t tend to discolor from coffee, wine, and acidic foods.

Composite Veneers

Composite veneers are similar to their porcelain counterparts in many ways but differ in a few key aspects. One major factor that attracts patients to composite over porcelain is the price. Composite veneers are made chairside instead of in a lab and require much less technical work, keeping the cost of the veneers and the amount of time it takes to apply them much lower. Another benefit of composite veneers is that they can be easily repaired if they break or are damaged and don’t usually need to be replaced entirely.
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