How Dental Veneers Can Transform Your Smile
You may be reading this because you’re not thrilled with your smile. You see others with radiant, shiny smiles and feel your smile is not up to par.
Perhaps you try to smile without showing your teeth, cover your mouth with your hand whenever you can, or if you’re a bloke, perhaps you have grown facial hair to hide your smile?
If whitening treatments have left you disappointed, if you have chipped, broken, worn, or discoloured teeth, or if your teeth are too small or too pointed—or in some other way misshapen—dental veneers may be your solution.
Dental veneers are an excellent option for people with minimal damage to their teeth who want to perfect their natural smile in a relatively noninvasive way.
Since dental veneers are a permanent investment, it’s sensible to be informed before making this decision. Ultimately, you want your dental veneers to give you a confident, healthy-looking, natural smile that you’ll be happy to wear with pride every day.
At Dental Fresh Bondi Junction, our experienced team can discuss your options for dental veneers based on your specific needs—how you want your smile to look, what needs to be rectified, your budget, and so on.
Our dentists may recommend another alternative better suited to your situation. Researching and consulting a professional before making a final decision is always a good idea.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental Veneers are thin porcelain or composite ‘shells’ placed over the front of your teeth. They will look like natural teeth, only considerably improved, and give you that radiant smile you’ve always wanted.
What Do Dental Veneers Look Like?
Veneers can modify your teeth’s colour, shape, and general size. They will be customised to blend naturally with your other teeth to look realistic in your mouth.
They are carefully designed to correct:
- Shape irregularities
- Gaps between teeth
- Chipped or worn teeth
- Discolouration
- Uneven or small teeth
Our on-site dental laboratory tailors each dental veneer to create a seamless, aesthetically pleasing smile that suits your unique facial features.
The Process For Getting Dental Veneers
After a thorough examination and assessment, your Dental Fresh dentist will superficially remove a minuscule amount of enamel from the tooth surface. It’s just a fine layer of your tooth and won’t compromise the tooth’s health in general.
While it may not be necessary to process every tooth, you and your dentist may decide to treat adjacent teeth for uniformity, so that all your teeth look like they belong together.
Our team will make you temporary veneers to try out before permanently applying your final veneers. This is so that you can ‘test drive’ your new smile while your permanent veneers are being made. We need to be sure that your temporaries look and feel the way you want before your practitioner cements your final veneers.
Temporary Dental Veneers
Dr Melissa Anderson, our cosmetic dentistry expert, will create temporary veneers for you to try before permanently applying your final veneers. This allows you to ‘test drive’ your new smile before your permanent dental veneers are cemented.
Will I Have My New Veneers Straight Away?
No, as mentioned, you’ll have a temporary solution while your custom dental veneers are being made. You’ll look fine in the interim, but it does take 2 weeks for your permanent smile to be ready.
Once your new veneers are cemented, you can proudly show off your radiant, confident smile!
Different Types Of Dental Veneers
Yes, different types of veneers can be used depending on the extent of the issue with your existing teeth. The right material for you will depend on your needs and desired outcome.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain dental veneers are considered the best option for stain resistance and mimicking the reflective quality of natural teeth.
- They closely resemble natural enamel.
- They are highly resistant to stains from foods like red wine and coffee.
- They require minimal preparation on your natural teeth.
- They are durable and can last 15–20 years with proper care.
Porcelain dental veneers may be the best choice if:
- You want a lasting, highly aesthetic improvement.
- You are unhappy with your teeth’s colour, shape, or position.
- You want a whiter, brighter smile.
- You want a minimally invasive procedure with an excellent cosmetic outcome.
Composite Veneers
Composite dental veneers are a more affordable alternative to porcelain. While they don’t last as long, they can suit many patients.
- They are less expensive than porcelain.
- They can be used for various restorative purposes.
- They don’t have the same longevity as porcelain, but still offer good results.
Your Dental Fresh dentist will recommend the best material based on your needs and budget.
Are There Downsides To Dental Veneers?
While the appearance of veneers is very realistic, there are some considerations to keep in mind:
1. They Are Artificial
No matter how realistic they look, dental veneers are still artificial. They may not be for you if you want a completely natural solution.
2. Cost Of Dental Veneers
Porcelain dental veneers can cost around $2,000 per tooth. Although durable, replacing them can be costly if you experience breakage due to sports injuries or teeth grinding. At Dental Fresh, we offer flexible payment plans to help make this investment more manageable.
3. Tooth Sensitivity
Since a thin layer of enamel is removed, some patients experience temporary sensitivity to hot and cold foods. However, this usually resolves within a few weeks.
4. Not Everyone Is A Candidate
Dental veneers may not be suitable if you have:
- Severe tooth decay
- Gum disease
- Insufficient enamel
- Chronic teeth grinding (bruxism)
Your Dental Fresh dentist will assess your oral health to determine if veneers are right for you.
Will Veneers work for me?
Consult with one of our experienced Dental Fresh dentists to determine if dental veneers are the right solution for you.
Have a frank and thorough conversation with your practitioner. Explain your goals, and together, you can work out how to achieve the best possible result.
Learn More About Dental Veneers
To learn more about transforming your smile with dental veneers, contact our Bondi Junction clinic at (02) 9389 3656 or email [email protected].
A professional consultation can help you understand whether dental veneers are the right choice for your smile transformation.
