Porcelain Veneers – Centerville, OH
Hide Cosmetic Flaws With This Custom-Crafted Solution
Do you love your reflection or do you avoid mirrors because you feel embarrassed about your smile? Conceal unattractive cracks, chips, discoloration, or gaps between front teeth with natural-looking porcelain veneers. Custom-shaped and shaded to complement the appearance of the rest of your mouth, veneers cover imperfections so that you can enjoy a flawless smile. This solution can do it all in only a couple appointments with Dr. Passidomo, your dentist in Centerville. Whether you have an upcoming wedding or would like an improved grin to boost your confidence, our team of dental professionals can help get your journey started when you schedule a consultation with us today!
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Veneers are thin, durable shells custom-crafted from dental porcelain to fit over the visible portion of your damaged teeth. They can conceal a variety of cosmetic flaws and change the shape, color, and size of your teeth to create a symmetrical and bright smile. After your initial consultation, you can decide whether they’re the right solution for you.
The process of getting porcelain veneers in Centerville takes place over the course of two separate visits to our office. After we’ve inspected your teeth and oral health and determine you’re a good candidate, we’ll prepare your mouth for the veneers by removing a small portion of your natural enamel. This will allow the shells to lay flush with the rest of your teeth and keep them from protruding from your mouth. We’ll then take images and impressions of the teeth you’d like to have repaired and send them off to our dental laboratory to craft your permanent veneers.
Once they arrive at our office, we’ll call you in for your last visit. We’ll make sure that the porcelain shells are crafted to our specifications and remove your temporary ones. After that, we’ll place your permanent veneers by cementing them to your natural teeth. The last step will be a quick polish, and then we’ll send you on your way!
What are the Benefits of Getting Veneers?
There are quite a few benefits of choosing porcelain veneers to improve the look of your smile. Dental porcelain looks and feels like your natural teeth because it’s gentle on your gums and reflects light just like your enamel does. This makes them virtually indistinguishable from your other teeth. They’re also a long-lasting cosmetic treatment as opposed to other procedures like teeth whitening and cosmetic bonding. Instead of having to get multiple services, you’ll just need to get one to fix several problems like gaps, chips, cracks, and severe discoloration.
How Do You Take Care of Dental Veneers?
There are quite a few benefits
With the proper care, your dental veneers can last up to 15 years. They also don’t require any special treatment! While they’re incredibly strong and durable, it’s still important to continue your oral hygiene routine of brushing twice each day and flossing at least once daily. While dental porcelain is stain-resistant, you can make their brightness last by rinsing your mouth with water any time you drink or eat something that could stain them.
At Daniel J. Passidomo, DMD Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, our team is focused on providing patients with exceptional care that produces fantastic results. Don’t hesitate to contact our office and schedule a consultation with Dr. Passidomo today to learn how dental veneers can boost your confidence and repair your cosmetic flaws.
Veneers FAQs
Is it Painful to Get Veneers?
You should not have to worry about experiencing any pain when getting veneers. Firstly, our team will completely numb your mouth so that you feel no discomfort during your procedure. Afterward, it’s normal to feel some sensitivity and mild pain once you’ve had your temporary veneers placed. However, this should only be temporary and can easily be handled by taking over-the-counter pain relievers to minimize any uncomfortable sensations. If you do notice any discomfort after several days of receiving your final veneers, make sure to notify our team so we can help address the underlying issue.
Are Veneers Permanent?
Veneers are not considered permanent solutions for your teeth since they will eventually need to be replaced. Still, the preparation of your teeth is an irreversible process. To make room for your veneers, our team will need to remove a tiny portion off the front of your affected pearly whites so that the porcelain shells don’t look or feel bulky after placement. Since enamel won’t grow back by itself, you’ll need to have your prepared tooth covered by a veneer or dental crown from that point on.
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with Veneers?
It’s important to be cautious of what you eat when you’re wearing temporary veneers, as these are only meant to keep the underlying teeth safe while waiting for your final ones to be completed. This typically means you should avoid hard, sticky, and dark-colored foods, including raw veggies and fruits, candy, toffee, gum, coffee, and sodas. Many of these meals can end up increasing the risk of damaging your restorations. After having your final veneers placed, it’s still crucial that you avoid many of these foods so that you can make the most of your porcelain shells for many years to come. Be sure to minimize your consumption of alcoholic beverages, as these can end up ruining the bonding material that keeps your veneers in place.
Do Veneers Give You a Lisp?
When first receiving your porcelain shells, you might have some trouble pronouncing certain sounds and phrases. This is mostly because your mouth and tongue will be able to feel the difference from the presence of your veneers, which can end up leading to a temporary lisp. Even so, you should eventually become more accustomed to your veneers so that your results feel completely natural. If necessary, Dr. Passidomo can help reduce some of the thickness of your veneers so that any lisp can fade away at a faster rate.
