Porcelain Veneers – Upper Arlington, OH – Westerville, OH

What Are Dental Veneers?

A veneer is a thin porcelain restoration that only covers the front side of a tooth. This allows it to enhance the tooth's color, size, and shape. However, when applying them to the teeth that show when you smile, you can fix many imperfections using just one treatment, including stains, chips, and gaps. You can enjoy results that last for a decade or longer with the right aftercare, like brushing and flossing.

The Process of Getting Veneers 

You'll need to schedule a consultation with your cosmetic dentist to ensure you're a candidate for porcelain veneers. After any preparatory procedures, you will be scheduled for the first phase of your treatment. Your dentist will remove a small amount of enamel, which is necessary to ensure your veneers are flush. Don't worry, this doesn't harm the health of your teeth, but they will always need to be covered by restorations, whether veneers or crowns.

Your dentist will then take a digital impression of your mouth to get the measurements necessary to create your new veneers. It can take the dental lab a couple of weeks to craft your veneers, so your dentist will attach temporary restorations while you wait. They'll protect your teeth and allow you to try on your new smile.

Once the dental lab has sent your veneers back to our office, you'll return to have the temporary ones removed and the final restorations bonded in place. You'll walk out with a dazzling smile to be proud of.

The Benefits of Veneers

There are more cosmetic treatments than ever before, but veneers continue to rank among the most popular elective dental procedures year after year. They offer exceptional benefits, including:

• Minimally Invasive: Porcelain allows veneers to be very thin, so only a minimal amount of enamel is removed, making the procedure less invasive.
• Look and Feel Natural: Veneers are lightweight and fit each tooth like a glove. You may forget they aren't part of your real teeth. Porcelain resembles enamel, so only a trained dental professional will know they are there.
• Cost-Effective: You won't have to pay for multiple procedures to address several issues.
• Long-Lasting Results: Veneers can last for 10 years or longer before needing to be replaced.

Understanding the Cost of Veneers

Many factors affect the cost of veneers, like the number of teeth you're treating and preparatory procedures. Our office offers various financial solutions to keep a picture-perfect smile affordable, like payment plans through CareCredit.

If you're ready to transform your smile and boost your confidence, request an appointment through our website or contact one of our offices to see if veneers are right for you.