Description
Veneers can conceal issues like discoloration, worn enamel, minor misalignment, and more. When we're planning a dental veneers case, we'll create a wax-up so we can ensure we deliver the end result you've envisioned. Then, you can wear temporary veneers to try out your new smile while your permanent veneers are being created. With proper care, your veneers can last for years or even decades.
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People ask me,
"Am I a good candidate for veneers?"
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Of course, it just depends.
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Veneers are a very good way
for many people to correct
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small discrepancies in teeth,
whether it's discoloration,
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maybe the teeth are a little bit
misaligned compared to the neighbor teeth.
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We can be very conservative
and get people to the smile
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that they're seeking with veneers
for many, many people.
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Veneers can be very helpful,
not only in correcting coloration
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and alignment of teeth,
but also simply with function.
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We can get teeth
in their proper locations so that people
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can function properly as well.
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Oftentimes,
we'll start with a consultation.
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Oftentimes,
we'll do what's called a wax-up.
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A wax-up just gives us a visual
so that we can make sure
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that we're going to get you
the end result that you're looking for.
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We get the teeth ready for the veneers.
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You'll leave with a set of temporary
veneers just for a couple of weeks.
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Come back a couple of weeks later,
and then we will cement
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the permanent veneers.
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Patients will often wonder,
how long do veneers last?
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That's a fair question.
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Unfortunately,
there's so many variables involved.
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But generally speaking,
as long as we keep our teeth clean
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and keep up with regular checkups
and just keep up with general maintenance,
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veneers can last years upon years
or decades upon decades.
