Porcelain Veneers – Newbury Park, CA
Cover All of the Flaws on Your Teeth
Chipped, cracked, discolored or oddly shaped teeth -- you know they don't look good. When you're ready to permanently enhance the appearance of your smile, it’s time to learn about porcelain veneers in Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks. A fast, transformative solution that takes care of a number of cosmetic dental issues, porcleain veneers in our Newbury Park, CA dental office provide the rejuvenation your smile needs.
Why Choose Paraiso Family Dental & Orthodontics for Veneers?
- Beautiful Porcelain Restorations
- Dentist with Decades of Experience
- Virtual Smile Design Technology
Permanent Smile Enhancement
Ultra-thin caps made of porcelain, dental veneers are placed directly over front teeth that are chipped, cracked, stained, discolored, or that have been affected by any other cosmetic issue. Completed in just two visits to Paraiso Family Dental and Orthodontics, porcelain veneers can quickly transform even the most damaged smiles. So what can you expect from the procedure? Let's take a closer look.
First Visit: Preparation is Key
When you've decided that porcelain veneers are the ideal solution for your imperfect smile, we'll schedule your initial visit with Dr. Chaffee. During this first appointment, you’ll get the chance to fully discuss your smile desires and goals -- it can help to bring in photos of what you do and don’t like. We know everyone doesn’t want a Hollywood smile, after all.
Putting it all together
Once Dr. Chaffee has a thorough understanding of exactly what you wish to achieve with porcelain veneers, he will examine your mouth, face shape, coloring, symmetry, and everything else that affects the way your smile comes together. This way, he’s able to construct the treatment plan that’s just right for you.
Preparing your teeth
Before you leave your first visit, your teeth will be prepared for the dental veneers -- a process that involves buffing a tiny bit from the surface of your tooth (about the width of a contact lens) to make room for the new veneer. Then, he’ll take impressions of your teeth for the construction of the new materials and send you on your way with a temporary dental veneer!
Second Visit: Expertly Crafted &
Ready for Placement
Once you come back for your second appointment, your dental veneers have been expertly crafted and are ready for placement. And trust us -- this is always an exciting reveal. Local anesthetic is available for your complete comfort, and you get the first look at and finally say on your new porcelain veneers. If everything is as it should be, Dr. Chaffee will permanently bond them on -- and then you walk out of our dental office with your brand new, beautiful smile!
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
Now, you might be thinking of getting veneers in Newbury Park. It’d be great news if you are — the porcelain shells would transform your smile from the ground up! That said, perhaps you’re still unsure about committing to them. In particular, you may feel they’re too expensive for your budget. The truth, though, is that veneers are often a great investment in your smile. Therefore, we at Paraiso Family Dental will help you navigate the costs to find the right cosmetic service for you. To learn more, just keep reading or call our office!
Cost vs. Cosmetic Dentistry: What’s Right for Me?
In fact, our team has various cosmetic services to choose from. Each one comes at a different cost and includes different results. As such, it’d be wise to compare a veneer procedure with your other options. Here’s what you can expect not only from veneers but also their alternatives:
- Invisalign: Invisalign is great at correcting crooked or misaligned teeth. However, its aligner trays cost several thousand dollars on average. They’re thus a significant investment. Furthermore, paying this high price wouldn’t help recolor or reshape your teeth.
- Teeth Whitening: If you have stained or discolored teeth, teeth whitening could be ideal for you. Using its high-quality bleaching gel, it could whiten your enamel by six to eight shades! Keep in mind, though, it won’t change the shape or position of your pearly whites. For these reasons, whitening is fast and inexpensive but also limited.
- Dental Bonding: Dental bonding is great for patients who only need minor cosmetic changes. It uses a special resin to hide small smile flaws like chips, cracks, and stains. Consequently, it’s very fast and cheap. In exchange, though, you’d need to redo it every few years.
- Veneers: This procedure is highly versatile and transformative. By cementing dental-grade porcelain to the fronts of teeth, it hides a wide variety of smile issues. Furthermore, its shells are custom-made to match surrounding teeth in terms of color, shape, and position. Though veneers can have a high upfront cost, they last for 30+ years with proper care!
How to Make Veneers Affordable
Unfortunately, veneers aren’t covered by dental plans; insurance companies consider them purely cosmetic. Still, there are other ways to make the treatment affordable. In particular, our office offers flexible financing through CareCredit. With this third-party service, we let patients pay for care with low-interest, monthly installments. That way, you don’t have to worry about meeting the cost all at once. At your consultation, the Paraiso Family Dental team can further tailor this financing plan to your budget.
As you can see, porcelain veneers in Maybury Park can be quite cost-effective. That being the case, feel free to book a visit with us to learn more about treatment. We look forward to helping you transform your smile in a budget-friendly way!
Veneer FAQs
Are you thinking about getting veneers in Newbury Park? Since it requires the alteration of your natural enamel, it’s completely normal to have a few questions before committing to the process. Although it’s best to call our office, we understand you may want to do your research online instead. For your convenience, we’ve decided to answer some frequently asked questions we receive from patients. If you don’t see the answers you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team!
Are Veneers Permanent?
Because veneers will have to be replaced eventually, they’re not considered a permanent cosmetic solution. However, the process of getting them is irreversible. Dr. Chaffee will remove a thin layer of enamel to ensure the veneers fit properly on your teeth. Unlike hair and nails, your enamel will never grow back once it’s removed. For that reason, your prepared teeth will forever need to be covered with dental crowns or veneers.
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with Veneers?
After your teeth are prepared, you’ll wear temporary veneers while you wait for your permanent ones to be made. During that time, you’ll need to avoid hard foods (i.e., ice, fruits and veggies, candy), sticky foods (i.e., gum, caramel, toffee), and dark-colored foods and beverages (i.e., red wine, curry, soda). Once you get your permanent restorations, you can eat almost any food you want. However, you’ll still want to exercise caution to avoid damaging your new smile. Make sure you drink alcohol sparingly as it can weaken the bonding material holding your veneers in place.
Do Veneers Give You a Lisp?
Initially, you may have difficulty pronouncing certain words or making specific sounds. That happens because your tongue isn’t used to speaking with the veneers in place. Even though the restorations are thin, the tiny difference in thickness affects the way the tongue moves. The good news is that any lisp you develop is temporary and should go away as soon as you get used to the veneers. You can speed up the adjustment process by reading aloud, having more conversations with loved ones, and repeating difficult-to-pronounce words.
Can You Whiten Veneers?
Unfortunately, you cannot. Whitening products and treatments don’t have any effect on veneers even if they’ve been stained. You’ll need to have them replaced or shaded if you want to restore their brightness. That said, if you want to have both whitening and veneers done, you should start with whitening so the veneers can be color-matched to your teeth as they currently appear.