Dental veneers are very thin porcelain shells created to cover the fronts of damaged, stained or imperfectly shaped teeth. These pure white porcelain shells look very much like natural teeth and will boost your self-confidence with a bright, beautiful smile. Veneers are also an ideal solution for covering partially decayed teeth and gaps between your teeth from missing or wide-spread teeth placement in your mouth.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dental Veneers?

Good candidates for porcelain veneers have good general health and good periodontal health. They also practice good oral hygiene, and their teeth have enough good enamel for this treatment to be effective. If you want to have porcelain veneers for your teeth and you meet these qualifications, you are most likely a good candidate. Any signs of gum disease must be treated and alleviated before veneer placement. Once your bright new veneers are in place, any stained teeth, damaged teeth or gaps between your existing teeth will be well concealed.

Procedure for Dental Veneers Placement on Teeth

You may need to schedule several visits to the specialists of Dentistry at Dove Valley in Cave Creek, AZ, for professional placement of your dental veneers. At the first appointment, your expert dentist will examine and evaluate your mouth and teeth to ensure that you are a good candidate to receive veneers. During your next office visit, preparation for your veneer placement will begin.

First, Dr. Ata-Abadi of Dentistry at Dove Valley in Cave Creek, AZ, will remove a thin enamel layer from your teeth to create space for the porcelain shell. A mold of your teeth will then be made for use in producing your custom-made veneers. When your veneers are made, you will visit the office again for veneer placement. Using a specialized bonding glue and composite light to produce a stable fit, Dr. Ata-Abadi will secure your veneers in place. The first week following placement, you may return for a review of your new, bright white smile.

Cost of Your Dental Veneers

The total cost of dental veneers placement can vary according to the condition of a patient’s natural teeth, enamel and gums. However, the cost of the porcelain veneers may range from about $1,000 to $2,000 per tooth.

How to Care for Veneers

You should give your new veneers the same quality care that you give to your natural teeth. You can brush and floss them daily. However, it is best to use non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste so keep from scraping or scratching your attractive veneers. With regular dental checkups and cleanings, you can help control the development of any problems. If you tend to grind your teeth, your dental specialist can provide you with a custom mouth guard to prevent any damaging of your veneers while you sleep.

Replacement of Dental Veneers

Since porcelain is quite durable, well-placed and carefully maintained veneers can last for a long time. However, you should keep in mind that your veneers will probably need replacing at some future date. Any tooth covered by a veneer will need ongoing coverage by a restoration, which will be a veneer or a crown. If your veneers break or become detached from your teeth, they must be repaired or replaced by your dental specialist.

How Long Will Veneers Last?

Good quality porcelain veneers that are well-placed on teeth by experts of Dentistry at Dove Valley in Cave Creek, AZ, can last for ten years or even longer when well cleaned and maintained. They will retain their bright white beauty as long as they last since porcelain is non-porous and resists staining.

Do Veneers Feel Like Real Teeth?

Yes, unlike dentures, porcelain veneers will feel like real teeth in your mouth. When you move your tongue across their surfaces, they will feel as strong and smooth as your healthy natural teeth.

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4705 E Carefree Hwy #126
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

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