Transform Your Smile And Gain Self-Confidence With Porcelain Veneers

Veneers are an excellent cosmetic option if you are looking for a dramatic smile makeover, but they aren’t right for everyone. Before you are able to determine whether or not they are the best cosmetic solution for you, it’s crucial that you understand their cost. Continue reading so you can make an informed decision about the future of your smile.

Veneers aren’t generally covered by dental insurance because they are considered an elective treatment, but this doesn’t always mean that you’re left completely on your own. With payment plans through CareCredit, you can split the cost of treatment into manageable monthly installments to fit your budget. We also have an in-house dental plan that can help to make preventive care and other treatments more affordable. Talk to our friendly team members to determine what financial option is best for you.

To find out exactly how much you can expect to pay for your veneers, schedule a consultation with us. We are eager to help you achieve the smile of your dreams!

Because veneers have to be replaced eventually, they’re not considered a permanent cosmetic solution. However, the process of getting them is considered to be irreversible. During your first appointment, Dr. Bartusiak will remove a thin layer of enamel to ensure the veneers fit properly on the teeth. Once the enamel is removed, it’ll never grow back. For that reason, the prepared teeth will always need to be covered with either crowns or veneers.

 After your teeth are prepared, you’ll wear temporary veneers while your permanent ones are being made. During this time, you’ll need to avoid hard foods (i.e. ice), sticky foods (i.e., gum, toffee, caramel), and dark-colored foods (i.e., red wine, soda, tea). These items can ruin your smile, causing your restorations to break or become stained. Once your permanent veneers are in place, you’ll want to continue exercising caution around these foods.

 When you first get veneers in Washington, you may have difficulty speaking or making certain words. That happens because the tongue is not used to speaking with the veneers in place. Even though each shell is extremely thin, the tiny difference in thickness affects the way the tongue moves. Fortunately, any lisp you develop is temporary and should go away as soon as you get used to your new smile. You can speed up the adjustment process by reading aloud, repeating difficult-to-pronounce words, and having more conversations with loved ones.

Since veneers cannot change the actual position of your teeth and jaw, they’re not an effective solution for severe bite problems. Many dentists will only recommend veneers for bite issues that affect your appearance but do not cause significant oral health issues. For instance, they can address mild open bite by making the teeth look longer and wider so that they appear to line up correctly. Veneers can also be used to hide small gaps between the teeth.