Veneers – Marlton, NJ
Cover Up Chipped, Broken, Or Misshapen Teeth
Cosmetic dentistry offers plenty of ways to improve select aspects of your teeth, but if you want to completely change the way your smile looks for the better, veneers are hard to beat. Veneers can cover up chipped, broken, or misshapen teeth, completely erasing any number of aesthetic issues that you have.
If you’re interested in veneers, the team here at the South Jersey Center For Dental Medicine would be happy to talk to you about it at a consultation. Give us a call today and we’ll schedule you an appointment.
Why Choose South Jersey Dental Center For Veneers?
- Beautiful Cosmetics Made Of High-Quality Materials
- Several Financing Services To Make Care Affordable
- Dedicated Dental Team Who Will Attend To Your Needs
What Are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are thin shards of porcelain used to conceal the natural color, shape, size, and alignment of your teeth. We do this by removing a small sliver of your enamel and using sophisticated etching technology to adhere the porcelain into place.
It sounds simple in concept, but the results that they’re able to produce can’t be understated. If you are looking for durable, stain-resistant, and absolutely beautiful cosmetics they’re difficult to beat.
The Process of Getting Veneers
The first step toward getting veneers is the preliminary exam and consultation, in which we’ll talk about your smile goals and whether there are any outstanding oral health problems that need to be taken care of before applying veneers. If any fillings, gum disease therapy, or other restorative procedure is necessary, we’ll get those done as quickly as possible.
We’ll prepare the teeth by removing a tiny sliver of enamel and then take impressions of your smile. These impressions, along with any notes from the initial consultation, will be sent to a dental lab to assist in crafting your veneers.
While that’s happening, we’ll give you a set of temporaries that can protect your teeth in the meantime. Once they’re completed after a few weeks, we’ll call you back in and secure the cosmetics in place.
Benefits of Veneers
It’s hard to understate the quality of veneers, or what they can do for your smile. They offer incredible versatility in that they’re capable of dealing with many different kinds of problems. They’re also durable, with many of them easily lasting for over 15 years if you maintain them well. An element of this is that they’re stain resistant, meaning that you have to worry much less about veneers becoming discolored due to food or drink stains.
If you’re someone who has always been insecure about your smile, veneers can give you the confidence that you’ve always wanted!
Veneers FAQs
Are Veneers Permanent?
To be honest, veneers aren’t permanent; even the best ones need replacement over time. Still, they can be considered irreversible once placed.
Don’t forget that a dentist must “prep” your teeth for veneers, filing away some of their surfaces. This removed enamel won’t grow back; it’s gone for good. To that extent, treated teeth will always need crowns or veneers going forward. Anything less would put you at risk of tooth sensitivity, decay, etc.
Of course, some veneers are an exception to the “preparation” rule. A key example would be Lumineers – low-prep kinds that can be placed without removing enamel. Should you get these shells, they’d basically be a reversible option.
Will I Still Be Able to Drink Coffee with Veneers?
Unless you have a unique situation, you should be able to drink coffee with veneers. The occasional cup won’t ruin or “undo” your treatment results.
Indeed, veneers are made of high-quality, stain-resistant porcelain. The particles of any dark-colored foods or drinks, let alone those from coffee, would have a hard time discoloring them. Given these facts, you can drink your fill without worrying about veneer stains.
All that said, please don’t go overboard with your coffee. Having too much could still affect your veneers, causing slight stains to form. Only drink it and other dark-colored beverages in moderation.
Can Veneers Be Used for Bite Corrections?
While they don’t change the actual position of your teeth or jaw, veneers can treat specific bite problems. Whether the shells can help with your own will depend on your bite’s situation.
For example, say you have a mild open bite. Well-placed veneers could make your teeth look longer and wider, helping them seem to line up correctly. Treatment wouldn’t “move” anything around, but it’d still improve your bite’s appearance.
A dentist will only use veneers to correct your bite at their discretion. In particular, they’ll only recommend the shells if your bite’s problem doesn’t cause major health issues.
Do Veneers Feel Like Natural Teeth?
Once they’ve been placed, veneers tend to feel like natural teeth. Most patients report that the shells don’t cause “odd” sensations, even if they’re talking or eating.
Note that veneers are customized to fit a patient’s teeth well. Using a dental impression from your dentist, lab workers craft the shells very carefully and precisely. This tailored aspect of treatment ensures the veneers won’t protrude in an uncomfortable way.
At the same time, remember that veneers are made of smooth porcelain. This material feels like normal enamel to your tongue, so it won’t irritate the soft tissues inside your mouth.