Your smile shouldn’t just brighten someone else’s day, but your day, too! It’s proven that smiling can instantly boost your mood and even your immune system. But if you don’t like the way your smile looks, smiling may be the last thing that makes you feel happy and confident. At Chisolm Trail Smile Center, we know that smiles should be more than just healthy; they should complement you, too! Porcelain dental veneers from Dr. Matthew L. Bridges could be the cosmetic dentistry treatment you need to help you discover a smile that fits your personality. Below, learn six things we think every patient should know before they receive dental veneer treatment from our Duncan, OK practice.
Looking for a smile makeover in the Duncan area? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bridges at Chisolm Trail Smile Center! We are proud to be one of the oldest dental practices in Duncan. Our team makes it a point to get to know all of our patients and understand their dental goals and issues so we can provide personalized, compassionate care. If you are looking for a dental care home in Duncan, OK, call us today!
Porcelain veneers conceal flaws in your teeth.
Think of dental veneers as a beautiful, durable cover for your teeth. Sometimes, teeth are healthy but are simply unaesthetic due to chips, gaps or uneven spacing, deep discoloration, or misshapen or under-sized crowns. Veneers can hide these issues with a thin ceramic layer that looks extremely natural.
Veneers are not one-size-fits-all.
Dr. Bridges takes impressions, X-rays, and photographs to help the dental laboratory create unique veneers that are made to fit seamlessly within your smile. The veneers placed by Dr. Bridges are anything but bulky or unnaturally bright. We aim to improve your smile aesthetic while maintaining a naturally healthy appearance.
Placing dental veneers is not a painful procedure.
Most patients experience very mild discomfort, if any, when receiving porcelain veneers. Dr. Bridges will numb the area before prepping the natural teeth for bonding. Optional sedatives such as nitrous oxide can help you relax in the dental chair during the length of your treatment. While some sensitivity is normal after placement, your mouth should be feeling back to normal within one to two weeks after treatment.
Veneers are a long-lasting solution.
Veneers do not last forever, but they’re one of the longest-lasting smile solutions available. Most patients find that with regular dental care and diligent at-home hygiene, they can maintain their new smile for 15 to 20 years before needing replacement veneers.
Cosmetic dentistry treatments are not usually covered by insurance.
Dental insurance typically covers preventive and restorative procedures that help improve the health of your teeth and gums. Cosmetic procedures to improve the aesthetics of your smile are considered elective procedures by most insurance providers. However, CareCredit®, a dental financing plan accepted at our practice, can be used toward cosmetic treatments and help many patients afford beneficial elective treatments.
Veneers are more costly than other cosmetic solutions.
Different types of veneers for different smile solutions vary by price, but typically you can expect veneers to cost $900 to $2,000 per tooth. While it seems expensive, veneers are custom solutions that last for up to 20 years. Their dramatic results achieve the same final appearance as that of whitening, bonding, and orthodontics combined!
Now that you know the six things every patient should understand before receiving veneers, schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation with Dr. Bridges to discover if this treatment is for you! Call today to speak with a member of our team.
