Porcelain Dental Veneers

Real Life Dental is proud to offer top-notch porcelain dental veneers in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Salem, and Westlake, Virginia. Porcelain veneers enhance your smile and boost your confidence. Start loving your smile by booking a consultation with our cosmetic dentists and discover how veneers can transform your look and life.

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What Are Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth, improving their appearance and providing a natural look and feel. Porcelain is a high-quality ceramic that is natural-looking and long-lasting. It’s perfect for creating new smiles.

Veneers are custom-designed to your liking and aesthetics.

Who Are Porcelain Veneers For?

Porcelain dental veneers are an excellent option for patients looking to address various dental imperfections. With them, you no longer need to hide your smile.

This cosmetic treatment can address issues like:

• Discoloration: Veneers can cover stains that don’t respond well to whitening treatments.
• Minor Chips or Cracks: They can mask small imperfections and restore the tooth’s shape; it’s an effective way to save your smile.
• Gaps Between Teeth: Veneers can close gaps and create a more uniform smile.
• Misalignment: For minor misalignments, veneers can offer a straighter appearance without braces, which can also include aligning irregular spacing and gaps.
• Worn Enamel: Worn-out enamel can lead to sensitivity; veneers can restore the missing layer and protect teeth from aging, wear, and grinding.
• Irregular smile: A tooth (or several) that isn’t quite even can give you a misshapen smile; veneers can create uniformity across your teeth.

Veneers can make your smile brighter and more symmetrical. With this comes a nice boost in confidence and self-esteem which can, in turn, lift your spirits and have you more sociable. Your smile makeover will be natural-looking and long-lasting (often 10-15+ years!).

The Porcelain Veneer Procedure

If you are considering porcelain veneers, here is what you can expect from the procedure.

Consultation & Evaluation

We’ll start with a consultation during which your dentist will assess your teeth, discuss your goals, and explain the veneer process. We’ll make sure you’re a good candidate for veneers, such as wanting to replace chipped, cracked, or broken teeth. Someone who wants to hide gaps between teeth, fix uneven teeth, or simply address discoloration is a good fit, too.

Tooth Preparation

When it’s time for the actual procedure, your teeth will be prepared by removing a small amount of enamel to make room for the shells. Impressions of your teeth will then be taken to create custom veneers that fit perfectly.

We check (and double check) for fit, color, and shape. Our goal is to make sure your smile is completely flawless and exact to your desires.

Veneer Placement

Once the veneers are ready, they will be securely bonded to your teeth using dental cement. Your dentist will make final adjustments to ensure the veneers fit comfortably and look natural. A quick polish will make your smile look totally amazing.

The whole process is safe and minimally invasive.

Aftercare Tips for Porcelain Veneers

Once your veneers are placed, bonded, and adjusted to your and your dentist’s satisfaction, you’ll want to follow some simple tips. First, maintain good oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. To protect the veneers and keep them bright and white, you should minimize the consumption of foods and beverages that can stain the veneers, like coffee, red wine, dark chocolate, etc. Also, try to avoid habits like nail-biting and using teeth as tools to prevent damage to the veneers.

Veneers Costs and Payment Options

Costs for veneers vary based on customization, complexity, and the number of treated teeth. We can provide a personalized treatment plan and quote during your consultation.

As for insurance, most standard plans do not cover porcelain veneers since these are considered cosmetic treatments. However, there are some exceptions and we can certainly assist you in navigating your insurance benefits.

Get a Flawless Smile, Book a Consultation Today

Get the flawless, confidence smile you deserve at Real Life Dental in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Salem, or Westlake. Our cosmetic dentists can transform your aesthetics and confidence with porcelain veneers. Begin your journey to an outstanding smile – book now.

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