Q: How do I get porcelain veneers?
A: In order to create porcelain veneers that are the perfect size, shape, color, and translucency for you and the smile you want, Dr. O'Neil will work with you and a lab technician. So that the porcelain veneers look good and fit correctly in your mouth, a small amount of enamel, about .5mm, must be removed. If necessary, Dr. O'Neil will reshape your gums so that they perfectly match your new porcelain veneers. Impressions and master mold will be made of your teeth so that the dental lab can create your custom porcelain veneers that will fit perfectly over your teeth.

Unlike most dentists, Dr. O'Neil will provide you with temporary veneers until the custom porcelain veneers arrive from the lab. Many people love the beautiful smile temporaries instantly provide, and are even happier when their custom porcelain veneers arrive from the lab so their smile both permanent and exactly what they wanted.  

Your new porcelain veneers are bonded to your teeth with a laser so that your smile is exquisite, natural looking, and what you have always wanted. The teeth that receive porcelain veneers may be sensitive at first, but before too long they will feel just like your natural teeth.

Q: What do porcelain veneers correct?
A: Dr. O'Neil uses porcelain veneers to correct many different problems including:

• Gaps
• Chipped teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Worn teeth
• Discolored teeth

Porcelain veneers provide a cosmetic dentistry option that can be used to give you a smile that you have always wanted in just two visits to the dentist office.

Q: What are porcelain veneers?
A: Porcelain veneers are shells of porcelain that are hand made for your unique wants and needs. The porcelain veneers are used to change the color, shape, position, and size of your front teeth. Dr. O'Neil will work with you and lab technicians to determine the best color, shape, and translucency of the porcelain veneers for your mouth. Porcelain veneers reflect light much like the way natural teeth do, they are stain resistant, and they are a wonderful option for people who want a straighter, brighter smile that is free of irregularities without orthodontic braces.

Q: How long do porcelain veneers last?
A: Porcelain veneers tend to last between five and ten years, however, with proper maintenance porcelain veneers can last much longer. Although the veneers are stain resistant, the cement used to bond them to the teeth can become stained; the porcelain veneers should be replaced if this happens so that you can continue to be happy with the smile that they create.

Following a few simple guidelines can prolong the amount of time your porcelain veneers last. Avoid grinding or clenching your teeth because it produces excessive pressure on your porcelain veneers that can chip or crack them. Also, your porcelain veneers should not be exposed to excessive amounts of dark foods, red wine, coffee, tea, and other beverages should not be excessively exposed to the porcelain veneers.

Q: How much do porcelain veneers cost?
A: The custom cosmetic dentistry solution porcelain veneers provide can require two visits to the dentist office and the assistance of a lab to create them. Because of this, porcelain veneers are not inexpensive. Dr. O'Neil will work with you to provide flexible financing options to ensure that your smile is beautiful and affordable.

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