How to Best Care for Your Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are a fantastic way to achieve a beautiful, confident smile. However, proper care is essential to maximize their lifespan and keep your smile looking its best.
Dental veneers cost $2,000 per tooth. The total cost depends on the number of teeth treated and your specific needs.
Office FeesMost veneer procedures, including prep, impressions, and placement, are completed in two visits spaced about two weeks apart.
Schedule OnlineExpect minimal discomfort—numbing is used during prep, and most people only report mild sensitivity afterward.
Sedation DentistryDental veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front of teeth. They improve the look of chipped, stained, worn, or uneven teeth, blending seamlessly with your natural smile. They are a subtle change with a significant impact.
We offer porcelain and composite resin veneers. Porcelain offers higher durability, minimized gum irritation, and stain resistance, while composite is more affordable and quickly applied. Both enhance smiles beautifully with natural-looking results.
The veneer procedure is minimally invasive and typically requires little enamel removal. It delivers dramatic, long-lasting cosmetic improvements to boost confidence and dental function.
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Initial Consultation
Your dentist evaluates your oral health and discusses your aesthetic goals. They will determine if veneers are the right solution or if other treatments (like bonding or orthodontics) might be more suitable.
Tooth Preparation
A small amount of enamel (usually less than 0.5 mm) is removed from the front surface to prepare your teeth. This ensures the veneer sits flush with the rest of the teeth and looks natural.
Impressions and Shade Matching
After preparation, your dentist takes impressions of your teeth, which are sent to a dental lab. They also select a shade that best matches your natural teeth or achieves your desired brightness.
Temporary Veneers
While the permanent veneers are being crafted (usually 1–2 weeks), temporary veneers may be placed to protect your teeth and preview your new smile.
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Final Veneer Placement
At the final appointment, the dentist checks the fit and color of the veneers, makes adjustments if needed, and bonds them to the teeth using a strong dental adhesive. A special curing light hardens the cement quickly.
Follow-Up and Care
A follow-up visit ensures the veneers are correctly fitted, and you adjust well. Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits help ensure long-lasting results—typically 10 to 15 years or more. This can also vary depending on the material used (porcelain or composite).
Porcelain veneers can last 10 to 15 years with proper care, while composite options may need refreshing sooner.
Absolutely. We color-match and shape them to blend with your natural teeth—you’ll look like you just upgraded.
This may depend on your oral health condition. We’ll address any underlying issues first to ensure your veneers last and look great.
Dental veneers are a fantastic way to achieve a beautiful, confident smile. However, proper care is essential to maximize their lifespan and keep your smile looking its best.
Whether addressing discoloration, misalignment, gaps, or missing teeth, a smile makeover is customized to fit your unique aesthetic goals and dental needs. The treatments involved will depend on your personal oral health needs and goals.
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