Veneers
Dental Veneers in Columbus, OH
Community Dental offers a suite of cosmetic and restorative dentistry solutions to patients of all ages. We may recommend dental veneers if you have stained, discolored, cracked, chipped, or misshapen teeth. Dental veneers are a thin, custom-made shell that fits snugly over the front of a tooth to cover up imperfections and minor flaws. Call now to schedule a personalized consultation for dental veneers in Columbus, OH.
Benefits of Dental Veneers
Veneers can correct multiple concerns at once by enhancing the color, shape, size, and alignment of one or more teeth. Some of the biggest benefits of cosmetic dentistry and dental veneers are:
- Instant and natural-looking aesthetic improvements
- Covers up gaps between teeth, alters the size and shape of small or misshapen teeth, and hides minor damage like small chips, fractures, and cracks
- Effective long-term option for minor or major teeth stains and discoloration
- Stain-resistant, durable, and comfortable
- Highly customizable and can help you achieve the exact results you want
- Improves confidence and self-esteem
Types of Dental Veneers
We can help you determine which type of veneer is right for you based on your goals, concerns, lifestyle, and budget. The most popular options are:
- Porcelain veneers
- Composite veneers
- No-prep veneers
- Snap-on or removable veneers
The Veneer Process
We want to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. We use a highly personalized, customized process to design and fabricate your veneers:
- Initial consultation to discuss your cosmetic concerns, goals, and budget
- Review of your oral health records and discussion of your oral hygiene routine and lifestyle
- Comprehensive oral examination
- Digital dental x-rays and impressions
- Discussion of design options, including material, size, shape, and color
- Preparation of teeth by trimming enamel and shaping the tooth
- Making final dental impressions
- Placement of temporary veneers
- Fabrication of custom veneers in a dental laboratory
- Fitting appointment to check shape, size, color, comfort, and appearance
- Dental cleaning and sanitizing your teeth and applying a mild etching gel to the surface of each tooth that is getting a veneer
- Bonding the veneers to your teeth and using a special LED light to cure and harden the bonding material
Veneers Before and After: What Results Can You Expect?
We will show you before and after photos of real patients who have gotten dental veneers from our team. Then we will use 3D software to show you a projected image of what you will look like with your new veneers. You can also look through our Smile Gallery to explore your options and get ideas.
Why Choose Community Dental for Veneers
Community Dental provides effective, long-term solutions for cosmetic dental issues like cracks, chips, stains, discoloration, misalignment, gaps, and uneven or misshapen teeth. We can help you enhance your smile in a natural-looking way using modern, durable materials and technology. We will make sure your results are fully aligned with your goals, working closely with you to achieve your dream smile and improve your self-confidence.
Schedule a Consultation for Dental Veneers
Ready to get the smile of your dreams? Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation for dental veneers in Columbus, OH. Our experienced, friendly team of dental professionals provides insight and guidance in choosing the right cosmetic procedures to achieve your goals and is happy to answer any questions you have.
FAQs About Veneers
Dental veneers are a very thin shell made from a porcelain or composite material and custom-tinted to the desired color. They are permanently bonded to the front of each tooth to cover up minor cosmetic issues.
Dental caps or crowns are a custom dental restoration that fits over the top or chewing portion of the tooth, while veneers are shells that fit over the front of the tooth. Crowns are used to cover up damage on hidden parts of the tooth, improve the structural integrity of a tooth, or restore a tooth after a dental cavity, infection, or root canal procedure. Veneers are used to address cosmetic concerns on the visible, front-facing portions of teeth, like stains, cracks, gaps, spacing issues, and asymmetry.
No, we cannot use dental veneers for missing teeth. We do offer comfortable, natural-looking tooth replacement options like dental implants, dentures, and dental crowns and bridges.
Call us to schedule an initial consultation, and we will determine if you are a good candidate.
The ideal candidate for veneers is an adult with healthy teeth and gums, sufficient tooth enamel, and teeth that are structurally intact.
You may not be a candidate for veneers if you have active tooth decay or untreated dental cavities, gum disease, oral infection, severely weakened or broken teeth, thin tooth enamel, severe or untreated bruxism, severe tooth misalignment, major bite issues, or poor oral habits or hygiene.
Porcelain veneers look more natural, last longer, and resist stains and damage, but they cost more and require multiple visits to apply. Composite veneers last half as long and may not look as natural. They also can stain if you drink coffee, tea, or wine regularly. However, they are less expensive, can usually be placed in one appointment, and are easy to repair if damaged.
Yes, while porcelain veneers are very durable, they can break, chip, or crack under pressure or stress.
Porcelain veneers are naturally stain-resistant as the material is non-porous and protected by a hard glaze. However, they can develop tartar and plaque buildup that can cause surface-level discoloration.
Porcelain veneers can last between 10-15 years with proper care and oral hygiene. Composite resin veneers can last five to seven years.