Veneers – Palm Coast, FL
Reshape and Beautify Your Smile
Many people live with frustrating chips, cracks, stains, and gaps in their teeth that can make it difficult for them to smile proudly and laugh confidently. Thankfully, the skilled team at Boulder Rock Dental can conceal these flaws and reshape teeth with beautiful restorations called veneers. Here’s a quick look at how veneers work and who they can help, but please feel free to contact our office if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Boulder Rock Dental for Veneers?
- Experienced Cosmetic Dental Team
- Address Multiple Flaws with One Treatment
- Flexible Financing Options Available
What Are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are thin ceramic shells that can be fixed upon troubled teeth to reshape them or conceal defects like chips, cracks, stains, and gaps. Teeth that receive veneers will need to wear them for protection from then on since the placement process removes a small amount of enamel that will not grow back. These devices can completely transform a smile and may last for fifteen years or more before needing replacement if they receive proper care.
The Process of Getting Veneers
The process of getting veneers always begins with a consultation at our Palm Coast office so we can discuss your needs and preferences and determine the best way to achieve your goals. It may be necessary to address oral infections with appropriate restorative treatments before you can be cleared to receive veneers. If you are approved for veneers, we’ll be able to schedule you to have them placed, which usually takes two appointments. During the first, we will administer an appropriate anesthetic to ensure your comfort, painlessly remove a small amount of enamel from the treated teeth, measure your bite, and place temporary veneers so you can get used to them. You’ll come back to our office about two weeks later so we can cement your permanent appliances in place after they have been crafted at a trusted dental laboratory.
The Benefits of Veneers
Veneers can deliver a range of impressive benefits such as:
- Incredible stain resistance
- Lasting for fifteen years or more with excellent care
- Addressing multiple flaws with one treatment
- Customized to seamlessly fit in with your smile
- Easy hygiene requirements
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
Dental insurance does not usually cover veneers since they are not typically medically necessary. However, we can help you manage the cost of your cosmetic treatment in several ways like:
- Our dental membership plan: For $240 per year, you can have your routine dental care covered and receive 15% off restorative services at our office.
- Flexible financing options: We partner with CareCredit, iCreditWorks, and Sunbit to offer our patients payment plans that can break their bills down into easy monthly installments.
Veneers FAQs
Are Veneers Permanent?
The first set of veneers was intended to be a temporary solution designed to improve a movie star’s smile for the big screen. Perhaps because of this, some patients in Palm Coast today still wonder whether these tooth-colored shells are intended to be removable.
The truth is that your restorations generally aren’t meant to come off once they’re cemented in place, but they might not be considered ‘permanent’ because they can eventually become worn down and require replacements. With that said, for them to fit correctly, our team must remove a small amount of enamel from the underlying teeth, which doesn’t regenerate. That means this treatment involves making irreversible changes to your smile.
What Happens to the Teeth Under Veneers?
Our team only removes a minimal amount of enamel to ensure that these shells fit and function correctly without appearing overly bulky or contributing to a bite alignment. Thankfully, veneers are strong enough to resist chips and cracks, and can help shield the underlying teeth from harm.
Some patients assume that means their teeth are fully protected, but this treatment only covers their front surfaces. You might still develop tooth decay, gum disease, or sustain injuries if you don’t take the proper precautions.
How Long Do Veneers Last?
Getting veneers involves a personal investment of both time and resources, and it’s only natural to wonder if they last long enough to be worth it. Fortunately, these restorations are known to be incredibly durable and can remain in great shape for 15+ years if cared for correctly.
For instance, a 2012 study of 318 placed veneers found that 95% of them lasted for 5 years, 94% lasted 10 years, and 83% lasted 20 or more. Generally, you can help extend their lifespan by brushing and flossing twice daily, avoiding overly sticky, hard, and darkly tinted foods, and visiting our team every 6 months for a routine checkup and cleaning.
Do Veneers Cause a Lisp?
Many patients wonder whether these customized prosthetics will interfere with their enunciation. It can sometimes take your tongue and the other sensitive tissues in your mouth a few weeks to adjust to the size and presence of your veneers, and it’s possible to develop a temporary lisp during this transition period.
For instance, you might struggle to pronounce “s”, “v” or “th” sounds, but this can usually be overcome with enough time, patience, and practice.