If you’re thinking about getting dental veneers in Mt. Juliet, TN, you probably have some questions. What can veneers fix? Are they permanent? How long do they last? In this blog from Berry Dental Group, we’ll answer five of the top FAQs that Dr. Zac Berry and our team hear about veneers.
Veneers are hollow, thin, tooth-shaped dental prosthetics made from durable, toothlike ceramic materials. They are designed to fit over your existing teeth and cover up the front chewing surfaces. By doing so, veneers can cover up a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems, and completely transform your smile.
Veneers can be used to treat almost any cosmetic flaw in your smile. This includes things like teeth stains, small gaps between teeth, misshapen teeth, slightly crooked teeth, and much more. Because they completely cover up your front teeth, a full set of veneers is a fantastic way to get a total smile makeover.
However, it is important to note that veneers can’t fix serious oral health issues. They're not meant to repair damaged or decayed teeth. If you have any problems with your dental health, Dr. Berry will need to treat these with restorative dentistry before you can get cosmetic treatment, such as dental veneers.
Yes, veneers are considered to be a permanent treatment. This is because the veneer placement process involves the removal of a thin layer of enamel from each tooth that’s getting a veneer. This enamel is removed to make sure that the veneers don’t add bulk to your teeth or affect your bite, and fresh enamel also provides a stronger hold for the compound that holds your veneers in place.
Once your veneers are in place, your smile will be just as strong as it was before treatment. But if your veneers were to be removed, your teeth would be more susceptible to damage and decay. In other words, once you get veneers, you will need to keep them forever. If one or more of your veneers wear out in the future, you will need to replace them.
Veneers are the most durable and long-lasting cosmetic dentistry treatment. With proper care, your veneers will last 10-20 years or longer. This is much longer than alternatives like dental bonding. Brush and floss, maintain a healthy diet, and see Dr. Berry for checkups every six months, and your veneers are sure to last for years and decades to come.
No. In most cases, dental insurance doesn’t cover elective cosmetic dentistry procedures like veneers. Insurance only covers medically necessary treatments. There are some rare exceptions, but in most cases, you should expect to pay for veneers out of pocket. At Berry Dental Group, we have partnerships with Lending Club and CareConnect to help you split the cost of treatment into monthly payments. You can learn more about these options on our Patient Resources page.
Dr. Berry is an experienced cosmetic dentist in Mt. Juliet. If you’re thinking about transforming your teeth with dental veneers, our team is here to help. Contact us online or give us a call at (615) 758-2085 to schedule a cosmetic consultation today, and see if dental veneers are the right choice for you.
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