4540 Ross Ave Ste 140, Dallas, TX 75204
(469) 210-7223Veneers – Dallas, TX
Correct the Cosmetic Flaws in Your Smile
Do you have cracked, chipped, or stained teeth that are taking away from the overall appearance of your smile? Fortunately, you no longer have the feel the need to hide your teeth when the camera comes out. At Ross Avenue Family Dental, Dr. Xinxing Liu offers customized veneers to correct the cosmetic imperfections that litter your smile. To learn more about how veneers in Dallas can help you achieve the smile of your dreams, contact our office to schedule an initial consultation.
Why Choose Ross Avenue Family Dental for Veneers?
- Can Last 15+ Years with Proper Maintenance
- Customized for Natural Appearance
- Saturday Appointments Available
What are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are a common, effective dental treatment that involves adhering thin shells of tooth-colored porcelain to the front facing surface of the teeth in order to mask cosmetic imperfections. The durable, natural looking materials used can conceal a single damaged tooth or a mouthful of cosmetic flaws. Dental veneers are generally used to address teeth that are chipped, gapped, misaligned, misshapen, discolored, undersized, and more!
The Process of Getting Veneers
Dental veneers can be placed in as little as two appointments. During your first visit, we will carefully examine your smile to ensure that it is healthy enough to support veneers. Once this is concluded, we’ll prepare your teeth by removing a small amount of protective enamel to make room for your veneers. Impression will then be taken of the teeth to be sent to the dental laboratory where your final veneers will be made.
In the meantime, you will be given a temporary set to both protect your teeth and help you get used to what your veneers will feel like. Once your final restorations are complete, you will be able to return to the practice for the placement.
The Benefits of Veneers
Veneers have become increasingly popular because of their numerous benefits. Here are some of the most prominent:
- Natural-Looking: The porcelain used to craft the veneers appears just like natural tooth enamel.
- Straightforward Treatment: Getting veneers typically requires just two visits to the dental office.
- Whiter Smile: Dental veneers are more resistant that natural teeth when it comes to staining. You will not longer need to worry about discoloration thanks to coffee, red wine, and other dark-colored foods and beverages.
- Long-Lasting: Veneers can last for longer than 15 years with maintained properly.
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
In cosmetic dentistry, you truly get what you pay for, so it’s always a good idea to think of it as a long-term investment rather than try to save on cheap treatment. This is especially the case if you want to ensure the most natural-looking smile possible. Just keep in mind that there are many cosmetic treatments that can help you achieve the smile you’re looking for, including services that can help you save.
Which Cosmetic Treatment is Right for Me?
Different cosmetic treatments hold varying cost points and approaches to resolving smile imperfections. Some of the most common treatment options include the following:
- Cosmetic Dental Bonding – Considered one of the cheapest options in cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dental bonding is designed to hide stains that whitening cannot as well as minor chips, cracks, and gaps in between teeth. However, it will not last forever. It’s common for touch-ups to be needed every few years or so depending on your day-to-day habits.
- Metal-Free Dental Crowns – While crowns are often used to prevent large cracks in teeth from getting worse, they can be made from porcelain to ensure the best looking esthetics possible. If your tooth has become misshaped or sharp as a result of a break, they are an ideal solution. However, they are not the best for teeth visible in your smile, making them less versatile in cosmetic applications.
- Veneers – A veneer is ultra-thin in nature and capable of hiding several imperfections at a time, especially for teeth that are visible when you smile. They can be quite expensive, but considering their ability to hide virtually all imperfections with a single treatment, you are far more likely to save on other cosmetic services along the way.
How to Make Veneers Affordable
Veneers are not covered by dental insurance simply because they are rarely (if ever) considered medically necessary. However, there are other financing options available to you if needed to make veneers more affordable. Some of the most common solutions we recommend include CareCredit and Sunbit. With CareCredit, you can pay for dental treatments in monthly installments with little to no interest attached! Alternatively, Sunbit makes it easier to divide your costs into a payment plan and approves roughly 90 percent of applicants.
The best way to determine which cosmetic treatment you should choose and whether that includes veneers or not is by setting up a consultation with Dr. Liu. She’ll work directly with our front desk to create a treatment plan that fits your budget and helps you achieve your smile goals.
Veneer FAQs
Are Veneers Permanent?
Although there are “temporary” and “permanent” veneers, the latter won’t last forever. They can, however, last for 15+ years if you commit to good oral hygiene habits, like brushing twice a day, flossing consistently, and coming to our Dallas dental office every six months for a checkup and cleaning. It’s also important that you are mindful of what you eat since certain foods, like hard pretzels and candy canes, can cause your veneers to chip or crack.
Will I Still Be Able to Drink Coffee with Veneers?
Although veneers look just like your natural teeth, they are crafted from stain-resistant materials like dental porcelain. In other words, you can drink coffee after your smile makeover without worrying about stubborn stains surfacing! All we ask is that you use a straw to protect any teeth that aren’t covered from discoloring. Additionally, don’t get in the habit of adding a lot of sugar since that dramatically increases your risk of tooth decay.
How Many Veneers Will I Need?
That depends! If you want a bold, new look, for instance, then you may need as many as 12 veneers to achieve the results you want. If you are interested in a more subtle improvement, then you may only need one or two. Ultimately, how many veneers you need will depend largely on your smile goals, which we will learn all about at your consultation!
How Can I Reduce the Cost of Veneers?
If you are interested in transforming your smile with veneers, but you’re a bit worried about the cost, don’t hesitate to ask us about the financial solutions we offer! CareCredit is a great option for patients who want to break up the cost of their smile makeover into smaller, budget-friendly chunks. We also offer periodic specials to help our patients save. We’d be happy to provide further details at your consultation, and you’re welcome to reach out to a friendly member of our team if you’re interested in learning more before scheduling your visit.
Can Veneers Fix Crooked Teeth?
Although veneers do not move your teeth, they can conceal minor crowding and spacing issues. In fact, they earned the nickname “instant orthodontics” because they can do so in just two or three visits! The best way to find out if you’re a candidate for veneers is by scheduling a consultation with our Dallas dental team. That way, we can learn how you want to improve your smile, assess the state of your oral health, and determine if veneers are the best smile-enhancing treatment for you.
Is There Anyone Who Isn’t a Candidate for Veneers?
The short answer is “yes.” For example, if your teeth are severely rotated out of position or your gums are infected, you should not get veneers – at least initially. Depending on your unique dental needs and smile goals, we may be able to re-visit veneers after straightening your teeth with braces or eliminating the infection with gum disease treatment.