Frequently Asked Questions about Porcelain Veneers

In as little as two dental appointments, porcelain veneers can provide whole new smiles for patients with cosmetically flawed teeth. While veneers are popular, many patients are unfamiliar with the treatment process or their options for cosmetic care.

At Licking Valley Dental, we most often hear patients ask:

Are Veneers Expensive? – Depending on how many veneers you need, treatment can be on the more costly side. However, there are ways to get a beautiful smile with veneers, and without breaking the bank. You and your dentist can determine which teeth are most in-need of veneer treatment to improve their appearance. For other teeth that need more minor fixes, you can select whitening treatment to lift staining, or ask your dentist to shape teeth by rounding edges for conservative, and effective treatment that keeps the price tag down, and still helps you meet your goal smile.

Is Getting Veneers Painful? – While getting veneers requires buffing some natural tooth enamel, this process is not painful and shouldn’t produce discomfort. To compare, the veneers treatment process does not require as much tooth preparation or dental work as getting a crown.

How are Veneers Applied? – Veneers are added to teeth with a strong dental bonding agent. Improvements in materials used in dental care have made veneers even stronger, so your treatment is long-lasting. Before applying the veneers, your natural dental enamel is buffed so that the veneer does not make the tooth look too thick.

Are there Alternatives to Veneer Treatment? – Depending on what your cosmetic treatment goals are, there are options that don’t include veneer therapy. Teeth whitening is available for making your smile look brighter; cosmetic dental bonding can be used to fix broken teeth, and for a severely damaged tooth there are porcelain dental crowns. However, in many instances, veneers require fewer visits to achieve a completely transformed smile.

If you have a question about porcelain veneers that we didn’t answer here, please contact our Cynthiana cosmetic dental office for more information. We’ve been transforming patients’ smiles with veneers for years and can help you too.