Porcelain Veneers – Michigan City, IN
Giving Your Teeth the Makeover They Deserve
Who doesn’t want an attractive, perfectly aligned smile? If you’re looking at the imperfections on your own teeth and wondering why you can’t have a smile that exudes confidence, guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers in Michigan City, you can turn your imperfect smile into one of pure beauty. At Edgewood Dental, our team of dentists can give your teeth the makeover they deserve with this fast and effective cosmetic solution. Don’t wait! Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
What Are Porcelain Veneers?
If you’re looking for a cosmetic solution that will completely transform your smile, then porcelain veneers are right for you. These thin sheath coverings act like a mask, covering any unsightly imperfection existing on the surface of your teeth. Needless to say, we can take your smile from drab to fab in just two appointments!
What Can Porcelain Veneers Fix?
Whether you have chips, cracks, stains, discoloration, gaps between your teeth or minor misalignments, porcelain veneers are a versatile treatment that can fix all these cosmetic flaws. You and Dr. Valerie Haughtington or Dr. Vidas Noreika will determine the color, size, and shape of your new veneers, ensuring you receive your ideal results.
What is the Process of Getting Porcelain Veneers?
When preparing for your porcelain veneers, your initial visit will include one of our dentists preparing your teeth. This will require them to remove a small bit of enamel from each tooth to ensure the veneer lays flat and adheres to your natural tooth. Then, we’ll take impressions of your teeth before placing temporary veneers. We’ll send the impressions to the lab where your permanent veneers will be created. During your second and final visit, we’ll place your veneers, giving you a flawless smile.
Am I A Good Candidate for Porcelain Veneers?
When considering porcelain veneers, it’s important that our dentists thoroughly examine your mouth to ensure you are a good candidate for this type of treatment. While most people will qualify, there are some situations that might make veneers a less than suitable option:
- Teeth grinding: If you’re prone to clenching or grinding your teeth, veneers may not be the right option for you. This is because your veneers are not as strong as natural teeth and may chip. If we deem that you can receive porcelain veneers, it would be in your best interest to wear a night guard while you sleep to protect your teeth.
- Lack of enamel: While our dentists will remove some enamel during the placement process, it’s required that you have enough enamel from the start. If you have weakened enamel or not enough, there will be nothing for the veneer to bond to when placed.
- Unhealthy teeth: It’s imperative that you have healthy teeth. Yes, imperfections like chips, cracks, and stains can be covered up, but teeth affected by tooth decay or gum disease will need treatment prior to having porcelain veneers placed.
Veneer FAQs
Are veneers permanent?
While veneers themselves don’t last forever, the treatment is considered permanent due to the preparation that’s required to place them. In order to fit veneers over the teeth, a small amount of enamel needs to be removed. This will allow the restorations to look natural and lay flush with surrounding teeth. While they can last decades with the proper care, once they get damaged or need replaced, new ones must be purchased and cemented atop the teeth to protect them.
Can I still drink coffee with veneers?
Veneers are usually made from porcelain and ceramic, which are stain-resistant materials that will maintain their brightness and shade for longer than porous materials, like composite resin. Because of this, you’ll be able to drink coffee without worry! However, it’s still a good idea to consume dark or highly pigmented foods and beverages mindfully.
How many veneers do I need?
The number of veneers that you will need will depend on how many teeth you want to improve the appearance of. If you want all of your visible teeth to look straighter, more symmetrical, or brighter, then you may require between six and 10. However, if you just have one or two teeth that are chipped or misshapen, you may only need a few!
How are veneers different from crowns?
While on the surface veneers and dental crowns sound very similar, they’re not. Veneers are designed with cosmetics in mind. They only fit over the visible surface of teeth to change their appearance. On the other hand, crowns are made to fortify and protect teeth. As such, they are designed to completely cover the visible surface of a tooth, adding a layer of support.
Usually, dentists will recommend crowns following a large filling or root canal treatment, while veneers are recommended for patients who want to improve the appearance of their smile.
What’s the average cost of veneers?
The cost of veneers in Michigan City depends on what type of material they’re made from. On the least-costly side, we have composite veneers. These cost an average of between $400 and $1,000 per tooth, while porcelain veneers usually cost between $800 and $2,000 per tooth. Our team will discuss all of your options with you at your consultation and provide you with a cost estimate so you know about how much treatment will cost.