Veneers

Veneers from Avero Dental can improve your smile and cover minor dental flaws.

Veneers Give You a Great Smile

One of the best ways to camouflage a multitude of dental flaws is with veneers. Veneers can give you a smile that draws people to you and helps your confidence. At Avero Dental, we offer veneers as a cosmetic option to improve the appearance of your smile.

Veneers are thin pieces of material that cover the front of your teeth to make them look more uniform and flawless. They are made of dental porcelain, which is a combination of glass and ceramic materials that resemble the material in teeth. Another material being used today is lithium disilicate. It is a milled ceramic that resembles and behaves like natural tooth enamel.

Fixing Imperfections with Veneers

Veneers don’t resolve dental issues but cover them to create a perfect smile. Good candidates for veneers are people with overall good oral health who have visible imperfections that can be covered. Veneers are suitable to cover flaws like:

How Are Veneers Installed?

Installing veneers start with an evaluation and taking impressions of your teeth. Veneers are customised to fit your mouth and will be crafted to cover your teeth exactly, fixing any gaps or other problems.

Once the veneers are ready, the dentist will remove enamel from your teeth to create space and bond the veneers in place. The dentist may give you temporary veneers made with a non-permanent paste so you can check the look and feel before installing the customised ones.

Veneers go only on front teeth, not molars. Removing the enamel means that veneers will be permanent. They may need to be replaced after they wear down, but this is a lifetime decision because enamel can not be replaced.

The veneers are then bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth with permanent dental cement. The dentist may test your bite to ensure it fits properly. They are light-cured to harden the cement and polished by the dentist.

Other Benefits of Veneers

Veneers have additional benefits beyond improving the look of your smile. They can strengthen weaker, worn teeth and improve function. Veneers are considered a form of cosmetic dentistry, so they can’t be used to add strength to teeth. However, this is a positive side outcome.

Other Veneer Options

One option many find affordable is composite resin veneers. Composite resin is the same material used for dental bonding, fillings, and dental crowns. It looks like natural teeth and can be matched to your desired shade. While these are less expensive than the porcelain veneers, they don’t have the same lifespan. Porcelain veneers have a 10- to 15-year lifespan, while composite resin veneers are expected to last 5 to 7 years. No-prep veneers are a good option for those who don’t want the permanence of veneers. They require little to no enamel removal from teeth, but are less durable. Clip-on veneers are a great way to test the idea of veneers. They are for those considering veneers, those who don’t want a permanent procedure, or those who can’t afford them.

Ready to Talk About Veneers?

Our staff at Avero Dental is ready to answer your questions about veneers. Call or schedule a consultation online today!

FAQs

What can veneers fix?

Chips, permanent staining that will not whiten, small gaps, and teeth that are uneven or worn. They are a cosmetic solution for the front of the smile.

Do veneers damage your teeth?

A thin layer of enamel is removed so the veneer sits flush. That step cannot be reversed, which is why we plan carefully and discuss alternatives first.

How long do veneers last?

Porcelain veneers commonly last ten to fifteen years. They do not decay, but the tooth underneath still can, so brushing and flossing remain essential.

Will people know I have veneers?

Not when they are done well. We match shape and shade to your face and existing teeth so the result looks like your own smile, improved.