Veneers – Alice, TX
Transform Your Smile
If there are a few details about your smile that you would like to change, our team completely understands. That is why we offer a range of cosmetic treatments for patients in Alice, including veneers. This quick and minimally invasive procedure has the potential to transform your smile in just a few appointments! Get in touch with Advanced Dental Care of South Texas today to request your consultation — we look forward to helping you love what you see in the mirror!
Why Choose Advanced Dental Care Of
South Texas For Veneers?
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What Are Dental Veneers?
- Chips and cracks
- Severe discoloration
- Small gaps between the teeth
- Asymmetrical teeth
- Teeth that appear too small or short
- Minor misalignment
- And more!
Veneers are a popular treatment because they are durable, can last for many years, and are highly resistant to stains.
The Process of Getting Veneers
The veneers treatment process usually requires at least two appointments. During the first appointment, we prepare the teeth by removing a bit of their enamel. This step is necessary in order to make sure that the veneers do not look bulky or unnatural. Once the teeth are ready, we take dental impressions and send them to the lab that will fabricate the veneers.
We provide temporary veneers to protect your teeth while your permanent ones are being made. Once they are ready, you will return to our office so we can verify that the veneers meet our strict quality standards before we attach them to your teeth.
The Benefits of Veneers
Some of the most remarkable benefits of veneers include:
- They are durable. With proper care, many patients find that their veneers last for 15 – 20 years or longer.
- They are versatile. Veneers can be used to cover one tooth or several. You can also help us determine the best size, shape, and color for your veneers — feel free to bring inspiration photos to your consultation!
- They are resistant to stains. Pigments tend to slide right off porcelain, so you can expect your veneers to maintain their original color for a long time.
- They are easy to maintain. Taking good care of veneers is similar in many ways to caring for natural teeth.
- They look natural. We can design veneers in a way that makes them both beautiful and discreet.
Veneer FAQs
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat with Veneers?
While you wear your temporary veneers, you’ll want to avoid tough foods like ice, raw fruits and vegetables, and hard and sticky candy. Temporary veneers aren’t as durable as their permanent counterparts, and if they break or become dislodged, you’ll likely experience dental sensitivity.
One your permanent veneers are placed, your diet won’t be as restricted. It will still be best to avoid overly hard, crunchy, and sticky foods, but for the most part you’ll be free to eat as you normally would.
Will I Still Be Able to Drink Coffee with Veneers?
Yes – dental veneers are made from nonporous porcelain, meaning they are stain-resistant and tend to discolor at slower rates than natural teeth. That said, they’re not stain proof. If you want your veneers to look as white as possible for as long as possible, drink darkly colored beverages in moderation, or mitigate contact with your teeth by enjoying them through a straw.
Can You Whiten Veneers?
Technically, no. Teeth whitening treatments use bleaching agents that are specifically formulated to slip through the pours in your enamel for gentle and safe stain removal. Since porcelain has a different surface texture, the agents aren’t as effective.
What you can do, though, is let us know you’d like to brighten up your veneers. We can give your smile a consistent look by whitening your natural teeth and then color-matching a new set of veneers. The process takes one more extra step but is well worth it for a satisfying grin!
Do Veneers Feel Like Real Teeth?
Veneers in Alice feel incredibly life-like. In fact, that’s part of the reason we use porcelain to customize your cosmetics – porcelain is known for being extremely similar in look and feel to natural teeth. Our patients often say that they don’t notice their veneers, even while talking or eating!
That said, you will essentially have a foreign object in your mouth. Your veneers might feel a bit strange at first, especially if they change the size or shape of your teeth, but as time goes on, you’ll become more and more used to your dental cosmetics. If discomfort persists after a few weeks, definitely give us a call. We’ll take a look at your veneers and make sure they fit properly.
How Many Veneers Will I Need?
It depends on what sort of dental imperfections you’d like to conceal or correct. If you’d like to enhance a singular cracked tooth, for example, then you’ll likely only need one veneer. If you’d like to address multiple teeth, you could need as many as 12 veneers.
Basically, the goal of a dental veneer treatment is to get all of your visible teeth to look consistent and symmetrical. Rest assured, our team will let you know how many veneers you’ll need to get the job done!