Veneers - Phoenix, AZ
Hiding the Flaws to Reveal a Beautiful Smile
In today’s world, making a good first impression is crucial. Whether it’s a job interview, making new friends, or going on a first date, what people see when looking at your smile can lead to a positive or negative experience. At Metro Refresh Dentistry, we want to make sure that no matter who you are meeting with, your pearly whites capture their attention for all the right reasons. This is why Dr. Tran and our team are pleased to provide custom-made veneers in Phoenix. Concealing imperfections of all types, they can transform your appearance and help you achieve a more confident and beautiful look. If you would like to learn more about these unique restorations, call our office today.
Why Choose Metro Refresh Dentistry for Veneers?
- Two Forms of Flexible Dental Financing Available
- Natural-Looking Materials Used to Create Lifelike, Beautiful Smiles
- Talented Cosmetic Dentist with Years of Proven Experience
What are Dental Veneers?
When attempting to hide chips, cracks, small gaps, stains, misshapen teeth, or nearly any other kind of imperfection, dental veneers can be used by your cosmetic dentist to change the look of your smile. Commonly made out of porcelain or ceramic, they are thin, durable restorations that change the color and dimensions of teeth to appear more uniform.
Their placement over the front-facing surfaces of teeth is strong enough to last 10-15 years, and they are stain-resistant. What you’re left with is a beautiful set of pearly whites that allow you to feel confident day to day.
The Process of Getting Veneers
There are a few steps that must be followed if veneers are to be successful:
- Consultation: When searching, “cosmetic dentist near me,” you will find that Dr. Tran’s office is conveniently located so that you can set up a consultation to discuss your transformational smile. He will evaluate your teeth and oral health to make sure you don’t have any cavities or signs of gum disease that need to be addressed first. If your mouth appears healthy, you will be cleared to move on to the next step.
- Prepping Your Teeth: Veneers must lay flat once they are bonded into place, so to ensure they don’t appear bulky, we will need to remove a small amount of enamel from each tooth receiving a veneer. This step is what makes these restorations a “permanent” form of cosmetic dentistry, as the removal of tooth enamel cannot be reversed.
- Taking Impressions: Once your teeth are prepped, Dr. Tran will take impressions of your teeth so that lab technicians can have an accurate model to use when crafting your custom-made restorations.
- Applying Temporary Veneers: While waiting for your finalized veneers to be created, you will need to wear temporary ones. This will protect your teeth and give you an early glance at what your smile will look like once your new veneers are permanently in place.
- Receiving Your New Veneers: Once your final restorations are ready and sent back to our office, you will return to see Dr. Tran and have your temporary veneers removed. Carefully positioning and bonding each new artificial tooth in place, he will give them a final polish before ensuring you are pleased with the results.
The Benefits of Veneers
When it comes to choosing a cosmetic dental treatment that truly changes the way your smile looks and feels, you won’t find another solution quite like veneers. Offering amazing benefits, you can expect:
- A cosmetic treatment that only requires 2-3 visits to our dental office for completion
- Restorations that can last 10+ years as long as you take proper care of them
- Stain-resistant teeth, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee now and then without much worry
- A versatile form of treatment that can hide all types of imperfections
- Boosted confidence that allows you to feel good about the way you look, which is honestly priceless
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
It’s no secret that veneers are one of the costlier forms of cosmetic treatment because of the customization and "permanence" they require. However, the price you pay to receive them isn’t the same as what someone else will pay. The reason is that no two cases are alike. While another person might require 12 veneers, you might only need 8. Our team will calculate how much you can expect to spend on your veneer treatment and go over the price breakdown with you during your appointment. From there, we’ll discuss ways to keep out-of-pocket costs down so that you can worry less about the financial aspect of treatment.
Veneers FAQs
Are Veneers Permanent?
While veneers in Phoenix are very durable, you shouldn’t expect them to last forever. At some point, they will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. We recommend that you call us immediately if you notice any signs that your veneers have reached the end of their lifespan, such as visible wear and tear.
Bear in mind that placing veneers involves removing enamel from your teeth. Enamel does not contain living cells and therefore cannot grow back after being removed. Consequently, while veneers are not permanent, the process of placing them is irreversible, and the teeth involved will always need to be covered with some type of restoration.
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with Veneers?
While you’re wearing your temporary veneers, you will need to avoid eating anything sticky, such as taffy. These types of foods could pull your veneers out of place if you’re not careful. Furthermore, since temporary veneers aren’t as durable as permanent ones, you will need to make a point of staying away from overly hard foods, such as raw carrots.
Once your permanent veneers have been placed, you should be able to eat most foods without issue. That said, it’s best to exercise caution when it comes to hard and crunchy foods. You should also limit your exposure to dark-colored foods and beverages such as coffee and tomato sauce; porcelain veneers in Phoenix don’t stain easily, but it’s still possible for them to become discolored.
One last thing to note is that excessive alcohol consumption could weaken the adhesive keeping your veneers attached to your teeth. As such, it’s generally a good idea to drink alcohol sparingly once your veneers have been placed.
Do Veneers Give You a Lisp?
Because veneers slightly alter the thickness of your teeth, they can affect the way your tongue moves when making certain sounds. Thus, it is not unusual for veneers to cause a temporary lisp when you first have them placed. Fortunately, this minor issue will usually correct itself once your tongue adjusts to the presence of your veneers. If you would like to speed up the adjustment process, you can try reading aloud and taking the time to repeat any particularly troublesome words.
How Many Veneers Will I Need?
Some patients require as many as 10 to 12 veneers to meet their smile goals. However, if there’s only one tooth that you want to improve, then a single veneer may be all you need. The number of veneers that’s appropriate in your case heavily depends on the specific changes you want to make. Once our team has examined your mouth and learned more about your situation, we can help you figure out how many veneers are necessary to help you achieve the results you want.