Frequently Asked Questions
Porcelain veneers prices range a lot depending on the type of veneers you want, the area where you plan to get the procedure, and the dentist’s expertise. Nevertheless, they are definitely well worth your money as they turnover fast and dramatic results, plus they correct the shape and the color and make the teeth to be more functional again.
On average, porcelain veneers can last for a decade but with proper and consistent oral hygiene habits and care for the veneers, they can even last up to two decades! Their longevity is often associated with a patient’s ability to care for them.
Porcelain veneers do not ruin your teeth in any way. As a matter of fact, they protect the natural teeth from cavities and other disease-causing dental problems. Weakened teeth are at risk of being cracked or chipped any time, but with veneers, the teeth are coated, thus adding protection and support.
Taking care of your veneers is pretty straightforward! Just brush and floss your teeth regularly and consistently.
Dentists offer numbing agents during the first part of the procedure. With it, you can no longer feel any discomfort. Patients who have had two to four veneer procedures feel little to no pain after the treatment, while those who have had eight or more may have sore gum and jaw.
Veneers are for people who want to preserve their natural teeth but need them to be healthier, in better shape and whiter color. If you notice in your teeth significant changes like staining, cracks, or chips, or your teeth are mismatched or slowly wearing down due to aging; then you might be the right candidate for porcelain veneers.
No, you cannot. Veneers are not a replacement for missing teeth. To have porcelain veneers you must have teeth because those are where the veneers will be attached.
If you have a large filling, a root canal, or if your tooth is worn down or cracked - a crown would be a better option for you. If your tooth is still intact and the procedure is more on aesthetic purposes, such as correcting a shape or improving the shade, then a veneer is right for you.
No you will not be put to sleep, but your dentist will administer local anesthesia so you will not feel any discomfort throughout the procedure.
They are not stronger or weaker than your real teeth, they will only feel natural - like your real, natural teeth. Given they were correctly performed, you will not feel any difference when talking or eating. It will be as if you had not undergone the procedure at all!