Veneers – Long Island City, NY
Versatile Shells That Transform Your Smile
Even if you want a prettier smile, maybe you think it’d be too much effort. Wouldn’t you have to get a bunch of different treatments for that to work? Still, there’s actually a way you (and others) could address many smile flaws all at once: veneers in Long Island City! We at LIC Dental Associates can place these shells to beautify your whole grin. To learn more about them, just keep reading or book a consultation today.
What are Dental Veneers?
In essence, dental veneers are thin shells placed on the fronts of teeth. Modern dentists use them to hide nearly any smile flaw – stains, chips, cracks, misalignments, and more! Once they cover the faults, the shells blend seamlessly with your other teeth and enhance your grin’s look.
Veneers’ amazing effects come from their high-grade materials. The shells use porcelain or ceramic, so dentists can customize each to match a tooth’s color, size, and shape. The result is that the final veneers look natural and “fit in” with their surroundings. Those qualities should also last a while, as veneers have high stain resistance and durability.
The Process of Getting Veneers
An average veneer treatment takes two dental visits. For the first one, you’ll consult our dentists and let them “prep” your teeth for care. The later appointment is the “final placement,” during which the final veneers are placed.
At the start of the first visit, you’ll discuss treatment with our dentists. Doing so lets us learn about your oral health, medical history, and other relevant factors. We’ll use those details (and the results of your oral exam) to confirm whether you qualify for veneers.
With our approval, the second half of the consultation will prepare your teeth for treatment. This process will remove small bits of their enamel, ensuring the veneers have room on your smile. Our team will then take an impression of the “prepped” teeth and send it to a dental lab. Using the impression, lab workers will craft your final veneers while you wear temporary ones in the meantime.
Once your veneers are ready, you’ll return to our office for the final placement. That’s when we’ll set the shells on your teeth and truly beautify your smile!
The Benefits of Veneers
Our practice’s dental veneers offer many benefits, including:
- A Beautiful Smile – Thanks to their materials, veneers match your surrounding teeth. That means they blend with your smile seamlessly and look incredibly lifelike!
- Versatile Care – Because they cover the whole fronts of teeth, veneers can fix chips, cracks, misalignments, and more.
- Stain-Resistance – Veneers use stain-resistant porcelain or ceramic, so the shells don’t discolor much from meals.
- Enduring Effects – Even an average veneer can last 15 years or so, while well-maintained ones can reach lifespans of 30+ years.
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
Since they’re so versatile, you may worry veneers are outside your price range. Fair enough – the shells can’t help if paying for them “breaks the bank.” However, the cost of veneers varies by patient; you should consult our dentists for a precise estimate. Our team will also work diligently to make your care more affordable, walking you through its ins and outs. We’ll even guide you through treatment’s pricing factors and our office’s payment options.