Veneers – Windermere, FL
Improve Your Smile Faster with Veneers
Do you have multiple aspects of your smile that you’d like to improve? Whether you’d like to change their size, shape, color, or spacing, veneers can help transform your teeth and create the dazzling, gorgeous grin you’ve been dreaming of. Better still, not only can they correct a variety of flaws in just one treatment, but they can also often be done in as little as two appointments! Keep reading to find out more about how veneers can change your smile and your life!
Why Choose Windermere Dentistry for Veneers?
- Advanced technology for more accurate, beautiful results
- Flexible financing happily accepted
- Durable, natural-looking materials used
What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin porcelain or ceramic shells that are custom made to fit over your teeth and correct a variety of flaws. Whether you need to change the shape, size, color, or shape of your teeth, veneers can change it all in one durable, natural-looking treatment.
Veneers can be used to eat a full diet, and with proper care can last up to 20 years. They are also stain resistant, so the beautiful shade you select on day one should still be the same years or even decades down the road.
The Process of Getting Veneers
In order to get veneers, you’ll first need to visit Windermere Dentistry for a consultation. At this time, your dentist will discuss your goals and what types of imperfections you’d like to correct.
Next, your dentist will prepare your teeth by removing a small amount of enamel from each and take impressions for your new veneers, and you’ll be fitted with temporary veneers to wear until your new ones are ready.
Your prosthetics will be individually crafted at a dental laboratory, and in about two weeks you’ll return to the office to have them placed. At this time, your dentist will ensure they fit properly and comfortably, and once they do, you’ll be free to go and show off your brand-new smile!
Benefits of Veneers
There are many benefits to getting veneers. For starters, they’re made with stain-resistant porcelain or ceramic, so they stand up to a variety of darkly pigmented foods and beverages like red wine and coffee. With proper care and use, they can last for more than 15 to 20 years, and because they’re extremely versatile, they can be used to treat multiple dental issues at once, saving you time and money over other treatments.
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
Unfortunately, while dental insurance does not cover elective cosmetic dentistry, at Windermere Dentistry, we are proud to accept flexible financing for veneers through our preferred third-party lender, CareCredit. These plans can help break up the cost of your treatment into multiple, low-to-no-interest monthly payments that may be better suited to your budget. To learn more about this program, please visit our website or call our office for more information.
Veneers FAQs
Are Veneers Permanent?
Some patients are unsure whether veneers are more permanent, like dental crowns, or are intended to be frequently removed and reinserted, like dentures. Generally, this treatment isn’t always considered permanent, because the restorations can become damaged or wear down eventually, requiring repairs or replacement.
However, they’re not intended to be taken out of your mouth once they’re cemented in place, except by a qualified professional, like one of our Windermere Dentistry providers. With that said, our team will need to remove a small amount of enamel for the shells to fit correctly to the fronts of your teeth, which doesn’t regenerate, making this an irreversible change to the structure of your smile.
What Happens to the Teeth Under Veneers?
You might assume that your veneers protect your teeth from harm, and this can be true to a certain degree. The shells are less porous than your enamel, so they resist damage and discoloration better than your natural teeth.
But they only cover the front surfaces of your teeth, leaving the backs and sides exposed. That means you can still develop oral issues, such as cavities or gum disease, with veneers in place. Cleaning your mouth consistently by brushing and flossing twice daily can help prevent this.
Do Veneers Cause a Lisp?
Although veneers can be placed to address one or several imperfections to improve your appearance, you might avoid this treatment if you’re worried it will impact your speech patterns.
Some patients do experience temporary alterations, such as a lisp or slur, when their covers are initially cemented in place. Then, it can take a few weeks for your tongue and the other tender tissues in your mouth to acclimate to their presence, allowing you to overcome these short-term changes.
You can help speed up the process by practicing reading to yourself out loud at home so you can target particularly challenging words to practice until you feel more confident in your enunciation.
How Long Do Veneers Last?
This cosmetic service has the potential to improve your appearance and boost your confidence for years. For instance, a 2012 study of 318 of these restorations found that 95% lasted 5 years, 94% lasted 10 years, and 83% lasted 20 years.
Typically, you can expect the shells to remain in good condition for 15+ years, though you can help elongate their lifespan with routine maintenance. For instance, brushing and flossing twice daily, avoiding hard, crunchy, sticky, or darkly tinted foods, and visiting our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months can help keep them in great shape!