(508) 644-5200Porcelain Veneers – Assonet, MA
Custom-Made Smiles with Expert Care
When you have a smile with noticeable problems and imperfections, it’s easy to feel less confident and self-conscious in public. Since your smile is an important impression-making tool, it’s important to have a grin that is healthy and attractive. Thankfully, At Woodside Dental Care, Dr. Derek Cornetta offers porcelain veneers in our Assonet, MA dental office to correct and conceal a variety of flaws in your smile. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about porcelain veneers and how you can benefit from this smile enhancing service.
Why Choose Woodside Dental Care for Porcelain Veneers?
- Cosmetic experience and expertise
- Advanced dental technology to help create beautiful smiles
- Comfortable and caring dental office environment
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are extra-thin shells of dental porcelain that are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to change their shape, size, color, and overall appearance. We use porcelain veneers to conceal and correct flaws like chips, cracks, gaps, and slightly crooked or misshapen teeth. This cosmetic service can correct a wide-range of imperfections all at once!
There are 2 main types of porcelain veneers: traditional and minimal-prep. Dr. Cornetta will examine your mouth and discuss your smile goals before recommending which type of veneer is best for you.
Traditional Porcelain Veneers
With traditional veneers, your cosmetic dentist in Assonet will remove a small part of your tooth structure to accommodate your new smile. Your veneers will be custom-made and fabricated in a professional dental lab to deliver you beautiful results.
Minimal-Prep Veneers
Minimal-prep veneers don’t require removing any tooth enamel because they are much thinner. This is a great option for patients who want the benefits of veneers with a more conservative treatment.
What is the Procedure Like?
Dr. Cornetta will remove a very small amount of your tooth enamel and then take impressions of your smile. These get sent to a dental lab to create your personalized porcelain veneers. While they’re being made, you’ll be given temporary veneers to wear until you can visit our dental office for your permanent ones.
Once your veneers are completed, you’ll come back into our dental office, where Dr. Cornetta will permanently bond them to the front surfaces of your teeth. In just 2 easy dental appointments, you can dramatically transform the appearance of your smile.
What Are the Benefits of Porcelain Veneers?
Besides their amazing ability to instantly cover up numerous flaws and imperfections, porcelain veneers can offer additional advantages like:
- Boosted confidence and self-esteem because of a new and improved smile
- Stronger and healthier biting power, especially if you had damaged or decayed teeth
- Whiter teeth for a longer period of time because dental porcelain is stain-resistant
- An easier brushing and flossing routine
- Improved facial appearance making you look younger and more successful
Porcelain veneers are also sometimes referred to as instant orthodontics because they can give you the appearance of a straight smile without the years it takes to complete treatment with braces. Does it sound like you could benefit from porcelain veneers? Contact our dental office today to get started on a completely transformed smile.
Veneer FAQs
What Happens to the Teeth Under Veneers?
With traditional veneers, a sliver of enamel is removed so they don’t protrude unnaturally in any way. Since minimal-prep veneers are much thinner, they actually don’t require your enamel to be altered in any way. Regardless of the type you choose, it’s important to continue implementing a solid oral hygiene regimen since tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health problems can still develop. In other words, brushing, flossing, and visiting us twice a year for a checkup and cleaning are as important as ever!
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with Veneers?
No, there aren’t any foods that are completely off-limits. There are, however, some that pose a risk to the condition of your veneers and your teeth. Sour gummy candies are a great example because they are loaded with sugar, they can erode your enamel, and their sticky consistency can tug a veneer out of place. For similar reasons, we recommend exercising caution with raw nuts, popcorn, hard pretzels, and the like.
Important note: Patients are also encouraged to keep their consumption of alcohol to a minimum since it can weaken the bonding material holding the veneer in place.
Will I Still Be Able to Drink Coffee with Veneers?
Yes, you’ll still be able to drink coffee with veneers! All we ask is that you make a few adjustments to make this caffeinated beverage a bit more smile-friendly. That includes using a straw, keeping sugar and other additives to a minimum, and rinsing your mouth thoroughly with clean water afterward to remove any lingering residue.
How Long Do Veneers Last?
Fortunately, there have been several studies on the topic of how long veneers last. One by Beier in 2012 found that 94% lasted 10 years and 83% lasted 20 years. Another one a few years prior to that found that 96% of veneers lasted 5 years, 93% lasted 10 to 11 years, 91% lasted 12 to 13 years, and 73% lasted 15 to 16 years. Since both dentistry and technology have advanced exponentially since then, there’s a good chance that yours will last for well over a decade with proper care.
How Many Veneers Will I Need?
That really depends on your unique smile goals! If you have one chipped, stained, or otherwise imperfect tooth, then you may only need one veneer to achieve the balanced, beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. If, on the other hand, you want to fix several dental flaws for an entirely new look, then you may need upwards of 10 or 12. Ultimately, we won’t know how many you need until you come in for your consultation.
Is There Anyone Who Shouldn’t Get Veneers?
You might be surprised to hear that the answer is “yes.” For example, if your teeth are severely shifted out of alignment, then you will need braces beforehand. Similarly, if there is an infection in your gums, then it needs to be eliminated before we can enhance the appearance of your smile. That said, our team at Woodside Dental Care will work with you to create a custom treatment plan so that the final result is the healthy and gorgeous grin you’ve always wanted.