Veneers – River Ridge, LA
Replacing Smile Flaws with Dental Perfection
When you’re out on the town with friends, are you happy to share a smile? When you’re in a meeting with colleagues, are you eager to speak up and contribute ideas? Or are you more hesitant to smile because you are ashamed of your teeth? If so, then the time has come for you to talk to one of our incredible dental professionals about veneers. All our dentists are skilled in both the procedure and the artistry of placing veneers to create stunning smiles that River Ridge residents can be proud to show off!
Why Choose deJong, Plaisance, and Bostick Family Dentistry For Veneers?
- Gorgeous, Lasting Results For Your Teeth
- New Orleans Area Top Cosmetic Dentists
- Trusted by River Ridge Since 1980
What Are Dental Veneers?
By definition, a veneer is a material of superior value that is placed over an inferior surface. Porcelain veneers fit that description perfectly. Made of high-quality dental porcelain—or sometimes composite resin material—veneers are used to conceal teeth that have any number of cosmetic imperfections, such as:
- Chips and cracks
- Breaks and fractures
- Stains and discoloration
- Gaps and irregular spacing
In addition, veneers can be used to change the size, shape, and alignment of a tooth. Whether your teeth are compromised by one of these flaws or several, porcelain veneers can give you a smile that is beautiful and will give you a new sense of confidence.
The Process of Getting Veneers
With the aid of X-rays, impressions, and photos, our dentists create a smile that is made just for you!
Placing porcelain veneers happens over two appointments. First, your dentist files down a micro-thin layer of tooth enamel. This is a permanent alteration that must be made to accommodate the veneers. Although porcelain veneers are very thin, they can still stick out if we don’t make room for them.
Once your teeth are prepped, you’ll wear a temporary acrylic set of veneers while your permanent ones are handcrafted in a dental lab. In about two weeks, you’ll return to your River Ridge dentist to have each veneer bonded into place. With regular dental checkups and proper oral hygiene at home, your porcelain veneers can last for many years.
Benefits of Veneers
At deJong, Plaisance, and Bostick Family Dentistry we approach each patient as an individual with unique features. So, we want to hear about your smile goals. Together, we’ll make sure you have a smile that suits your facial features and your preferences. Here are some of the great benefits you can hope to achieve through your new veneers:
- Stain-resistant shell to prevent tooth discoloration.
- Durable protection for the front of your teeth that can last up to 15 years.
- Obscure multiple dental imperfections with a single treatment.
- Natural results that blend seamlessly with your smile.
If you want to get your grin looking great with one cost-effective procedure, porcelain veneers might be just the treatment you’re looking for. Contact us at our River Ridge office for a veneer consultation and start your smile makeover with us today.
Veneers FAQs
How Many Veneers Will I Need?
How many veneers you need will depend on your situation. After all, the goal of treatment is for all your visible
teeth to match each other. The number of veneers required for that goal varies from patient to patient.
A few examples demonstrate this point pretty well. For instance, patients with only a few flawed teeth may need
6-8 veneers for a pretty and balanced smile. Others with more broken smiles might need as many as ten or twelve.
If you’re especially lucky, you may only get a single veneer for the results you want.
Is It Painful to Get Veneers?
All in all, veneer placement isn’t a painful process. Dentists ensure the treatment goes as smoothly as
possible, so it shouldn’t hurt you. You can expect the veneer work to be pain-free!
You see, your mouth will be numbed for the initial “prep” visit. That means you won’t feel pain
as the dentist shaves bits of your enamel away. Instead, you’ll only sense a slight pressure as they
prepare your teeth for the final shells.
You’re more likely to feel discomfort after the veneer placement is done. Some patients may experience
“bonding sensitivity,” a sharp pain from biting something hot or cold. That said, this discomfort is
short-lived – you can manage it with ibuprofen until it fades in a few days.
Do Veneers Give You a Lisp?
While not often, veneers can give some patients a temporary lisp. Whether they have that effect on you will
depend on your case, so feel free to consult our dentists about the matter.
If you get a lisp from veneers, it’s likely due to muscle memory. Your tongue may not account (yet) for the
presence of the new shells on your teeth. Since there’s a new thickness in your smile, you could struggle
to pronounce “s” and “v” sounds for a while.
Rest assured that any veneer-related lisp will fade. As your tongue adjusts, you’ll quickly find it easier
to pronounce once-difficult sounds. Still, you can always ask our dentists for help with your lisp; they can
reduce your veneers’ thickness.
Do Veneers Feel Like Real Teeth?
Once placed in your mouth, your final veneers should feel natural. Many patients report that they don’t
even notice the shells when speaking or eating.
Firstly, note that veneers are customized just for you. Dental labs will carefully craft them to fit well on your
teeth, relying on dental impressions to do so. That process should keep the veneers from feeling
“bulky” or protruding uncomfortably.
At the same time, don’t forget that veneers are very smooth. Their porcelain material isn’t abrasive
and won’t irritate your mouth’s soft tissues. Instead, their surfaces will feel as
“real” as your other non-veneered teeth.
