Porcelain VeneersYorba Linda, CA

Getting dental veneers involves six core steps. These include:

• Evaluation: Meet with our dentist to see if veneers are right for you.
• Preparing the Tooth: We treat decay and roughen up the tooth's surface.
• Selecting Your Shade: Select the color tone for a natural, ideal look.
• Impressions: We take impressions to use for making the veneers.
• Temporary Veneer: You may receive a temporary shell to cover your teeth.
• Placing the Veneer: Come in for the final veneer placement and enjoy your renewed smile.

Porcelain veneers can last 10 years or longer, with some patients seeing benefits for up to 15 years. Two factors influence this: quality and care. Ensure you get your veneers placed by a skilled cosmetic dentist. Otherwise, poor quality or placement can shorten the veneers' lifespans. Caring for your veneers is also essential. Fortunately, this mostly means practicing good oral hygiene and attending routine dental visits.

Veneers are generally permanent. This means that the small amount of enamel removed cannot be reversed. However, when one set of veneers wears down, you can easily replace them. This commitment is part of why we thoroughly consult with each patient. We make sure you know the benefits and limitations of this treatment before proceeding.

Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to stains. However, diets high in staining food or drink can still leave a mark. If your veneers become stained, the best solution is to replace them with new ones.

A core benefit of veneers is that they both look and feel natural. However, you may notice some increased sensitivity in the first few days. This typically resolves and is not an issue in the long run.

Many patients may first address cosmetic concerns with dental bonding. This treatment requires less commitment and is more affordable, but it does not last as long. When bonding wears out, many patients want to switch to higher-grade solution. In many cases, you can have bonding removed and replace it with dental veneers.

We offer several other options for improving concerns with your smile's appearance. These include:

• Dental Bonding: A quick, natural-looking fix for concerns like chips, stains, and more. Shorter lifespan than veneers.
• Teeth Whitening: Lifts stains from teeth but cannot fully address deeper stains.

The cost of veneers can vary, with factors like chosen materials and the dentist's experience affecting the price tag. On average, patients can expect between $1,000 to $2,000 per tooth for dental veneers.

Most insurance plans will not provide coverage for dental veneers. This is because they count as a purely cosmetic procedure. However, financing options do exist that allow patients to select from flexible payment options.