Veneers – Delafield, WI
Cover Your Imperfections for a Flawless Smile
When faced with years of staining or minor cracks, you may become embarrassed by your appearance. No one wants to feel as if they have to hide, which is why Dr. Holinbeck is here to offer a viable solution – veneers in Delafield. Consisting of thin sheaths of ceramic that conceal imperfections of all kinds, they can help you to see a fully transformed appearance in no time at all. If you’re ready to take back your smile and your confidence, call our office to schedule a consultation today.
What are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are made of ceramic and used to cover all kinds of dental flaws, some of which include:
- Chips
- Cracks
- Stains
- Discoloration
- Minor gaps
- Misshapen teeth
- Minor misalignment
Using impressions of your smile to create these customized restorations, we can position your smile to look the way you want, even changing the size, shape, and color of your teeth. In just two appointments, you can see a new and improved aesthetic that grants you greater confidence that can last a decade or longer with proper care.
The Process of Getting Veneers
Veneers are considered to be a permanent cosmetic solution because of the minor amount of tooth enamel that must be removed. Once we have cleaned your teeth and removed the small bit of enamel, your cosmetic dentist will capture impressions of your teeth so that we have the most accurate model of your smile. This imaging will then be sent to lab technicians who will work to create your veneers.
Depending on how many veneers you want, they will fabricate your restorations based on the specifications provided by Dr. Holinbeck. This can include changing the shade of your new teeth, how long they appear, and how big or small they are for your mouth.
You will wear temporary veneers while waiting for your finalized ones to be ready. When they are, you will return to our Bionica Dental Wellness of Delafield office to have the temporaries removed and the customized, permanent ones put into place. With a careful hand and watchful eye, she will ensure that your veneers look beautiful and feel comfortable.
The Benefits of Veneers
If you are considering veneers to change your aesthetics, you will discover there are many unique benefits that come with this type of cosmetic treatment, such as:
- Veneers can last a decade or longer with proper maintenance
- They are more stain-resistant than traditional tooth enamel
- They are a versatile cosmetic option that makes it easy to hide numerous flaws
- They produce a natural-looking appearance and greater confidence
- They are highly durable, making it possible to eat some of your favorite foods
- Greater affordability as opposed to individual dental crowns
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
Are you wondering about the cost of veneers? This is one of the most common questions asked by our patients. Anytime cosmetic dentistry is a considerable treatment option, the price tag is a factor simply because dental insurance will not help to cover the cost. However, choosing veneers to transform your smile may or may not be the right solution for you. Because of its permanency, it’s important that you clearly understand the kind of price and time commitment you are agreed to. What you may not realize is there are other options you can consider. But if want you want is a fully transformed smile that changes the size, shape, and color of your teeth, you cannot go wrong with veneers by Bionica Dental Wellness of Delafield.
Cost vs. Cosmetic Dentistry: What’s Right for Me?
There are many unique cosmetic dental treatments available at our dental office, and Dr. Holinbeck will be happy to go over each of them with you during your initial consultation. It is during this visit that you can learn more about the different price points for each service:
- Veneers: If you want to change the size, shape, and color of your teeth, veneers are an ideal way to achieve the look you desire. Although they are costlier than other treatments, they are permanent but will need to be replaced after a decade or more of proper care.
- Invisalign® Clear Braces: If your teeth are crooked, gapped, or slightly misaligned but do not hinder the functionality of your smile or put your oral health at risk, you can opt for Invisalign. However, this service is much more expensive and can only change the alignment of your smile.
- Metal-Free Dental Restorations: Metal-free dental restorations are viable options, but the price can add up depending on how many teeth you want to be capped. In cases when you need multiple teeth treated, you may be better to consider veneers.
- Dental Bonding: If only minor imperfections are keeping you from looking your best, there is the option for a less invasive, more affordable solution – dental bonding. Completed in just one appointment, the tooth-colored composite resin makes for an easier and less permanent method of treatment.
- Teeth Whitening: Changing the color of your teeth is one of the benefits of teeth whitening. Although it cannot change the size or shape, it is a popular option among patients who need a quick boost to their smiles.
- Smile Makeovers: A smile makeover can be one of the more costly methods of treatment because of its customization. Whether you need two, three, or even four services, your smile can be fully transformed but at a price.
How to Make Veneers Affordable
Cosmetic dentistry is not covered by dental insurance companies, so it is necessary that you identify an alternative way to pay for your treatment. Fortunately, our team at Bionica Dental Wellness of Delafield offers other ways to keep costs low while working toward a new and improved smile. You have the option to:
- Enroll in our in-house Wellness Program, which allows you to pay one low yearly fee (or monthly) for access to preventive care while also receiving discounts on other available dental treatments
- Apply for flexible financing through CareCredit or Lending Club. These third-party financiers offer low-to-no-interest payment plans to make it easy to spread out payments over several months
Veneers FAQs
Are veneers permanent?
Although veneer treatment is viewed as permanent, the process is, but the restorations are not. Over time, they will need to be replaced because of normal wear and tear. However, the removal of tooth enamel makes this service irreversible, as it cannot grow back. This means that you will need to have veneers or crowns covering your treated teeth from now on.
Can veneers be used for bite correction?
Veneers cannot change the position of your teeth or jaw. As a result, using them to treat a poorly aligned bite ultimately depends on how severe the problem is. If the issue is mild, these restorations may be able to make teeth appear longer and wider, so it looks as if your teeth line up correctly. It’s also possible for veneers to hide small gaps that may exist.
However, it’s important to remember that veneers will only be recommended if your bite issue is not causing serious problems with your oral health. If it is, you will need to consider orthodontic intervention to improve your bite problem.
How many veneers will I need?
Most cosmetic dentists will recommend covering the visible teeth (those that others can see when you smile). It’s common for many patients to have 6-8 veneers put in place; however, others opt for anywhere from 10-12.
It’s also possible to only have one custom veneer put in place, especially in situations where a tooth becomes damaged (i.e., cracked, broken, etc.).
Do veneers feel like real teeth?
Veneers are thin shells that are designed to look and feel completely natural once they are bonded to your natural teeth. While they were once considered bulky because of the way they were made, advancements in dentistry have now made the process of receiving these restorations easier and more visually attractive.
To keep them from being bulky, your cosmetic dentist in Delafield must remove a small portion of tooth enamel from each treated surface. This ensures a flatter surface for the veneers to be attached to, reducing any chances of them protruding and appearing unnatural. Custom impressions are taken so that lab technicians can create the most lifelike veneers for each patient.
More to Explore
Preventive Dentistry Restorative Dentistry Dental Implants Cosmetic Dentistry Advanced Services & Technology View Our Services