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What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are popular cosmetic dentistry treatments that can help enhance the aesthetics of your smile. Designed to fit over the fronts and sides of the teeth, veneers can allow you to achieve the bright, straight, beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. The treatment can improve the appearance of a single tooth, be incorporated into a comprehensive smile makeover, and beyond.

Our Blaine dentists are committed to providing top-quality dental care that optimizes the health and beauty of your smile. Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and continue reading to learn more about dental veneers.

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Dental Veneer Benefits
Dental Veneer Types
Dental Veneer Procedure
Dental Veneers Cost

What Are the Benefits of Dental Veneers?

In the hands of an experienced dentist, veneers are widely considered a versatile and long-lasting smile enhancement strategy. Their common advantages include:

The ability to conceal chips, cracks, gaps, stains, and even minor cases of misalignment
A customized fit and shade
Natural-looking effects
Stain resistance and durability
A minimally-invasive procedure with little to no enamel removal necessary

Due to these popular benefits, our patients frequently choose to include veneers in their comprehensive smile makeover procedures.

What Are the Different Types of Veneers?

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made ceramic shells that are bonded to the front surface of the teeth to enhance their appearance. These versatile dental restorations can effectively address a variety of dental concerns, such as discoloration, misalignment, gaps, and chips. Porcelain veneers are able to provide exceptionally natural-looking results, as they mimic the translucency and reflective properties of natural teeth. With their durability and stain-resistant composition, porcelain veneers offer a long-lasting solution for achieving a beautiful and confident smile.

Composite Veneers

Composite veneers are made of a tooth-colored resin material, which is sculpted directly onto the tooth surface. They are often considered a more conservative treatment option when compared to porcelain veneers, since the tooth structure typically does not need to be altered prior to treatment. During the veneer application process, your dentist will artfully shape the composite resin onto the teeth to enhance their appearance while ensuring they blend in as seamlessly as possible with surrounding teeth.

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What Does the Dental Veneer Procedure Entail?

The veneer procedure typically involves two visits to our office. During your initial consultation, we will evaluate your oral health and determine whether veneers are the right choice for your needs. If you decide to move forward, your dentist will begin by taking an impression of the tooth (or teeth) being treated as a blueprint for your final restoration. After approximately two weeks, you will return to our office, where we will apply your veneers using a strong dental adhesive.* Finally, your dentist will make any necessary adjustments to create a comfortable and natural-looking fit.

How Much Do Dental Veneers Cost?

The price of dental veneer treatment can vary based on a number of factors, including how many veneers are needed, the type of veneers being placed, and the incorporation of additional cosmetic treatments (e,g, teeth whitening or gum recontouring) if applicable. At Legacy Dental Care, the average cost of porcelain veneers is $1600 per tooth, while the average cost of composite veneers is $650 per tooth.

During your consultation, one of our experienced cosmetic dentists can assess your smile and review your aesthetic goals. From there, we can discuss the different options available and provide a personalized cost estimate that accounts for the unique details of your treatment plan.

Interested in learning more about veneers? Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

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