DENTAL VENEERS

DENTAL VENEERS IN RICHMOND
Dental Veneers Richmond Patients Will Love

Are you so unhappy with the appearance of your smile that you wish you could get a whole new set of teeth? That’s almost what it’s like when you get dental veneers in Richmond. You get to keep your natural teeth, but they look completely different: brighter, larger, and with a more attractive shape. And don’t worry; they can look natural and can be customised to your goals. We’ll always listen to you and from this, design dental veneers that bring out the best in your smile.

To learn how dental veneers in Richmond can help you redesign your smile please call (02) 4501 7930 or book an appointmenttoday with a cosmetic dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.

What Are Porcelain Dental Veneers Exactly?

Dental veneers are one of our most popular cosmetic services. They’re extremely thin porcelain shells which sit over the front surface of a tooth to conceal imperfections and improve the appearance and brightness of your smile.

What Veneers Can Do for You

When we said that veneers were practically like getting completely new teeth, we weren't kidding. Veneers can correct teeth that are: 
  • Discoloured 
  • Gapped 
  • Crooked 
  • Small 
  • Poorly Shaped 
  • Worn or Chipped 
Basically, anything short of a missing tooth, veneers can correct. And they can do it all in one procedure. And with veneers, you can fix just one tooth, a few teeth, or all your teeth at once. Plus, in some ways, veneers can be better than other approaches for achieving these goals.  

For example: while teeth whitening is a great way to brighten discoloured teeth, it’s limited by the natural shade and thickness of your enamel. With veneers, your teeth can get as white as you want.  

For gapped or crooked teeth, orthodontics can also straighten your teeth. But even accelerated orthodontics takes six months or more. Veneers can achieve results in a month or less. This is not to say veneers are always the better approach, but they can achieve results faster — and they can help if you have other concerns. 

If your teeth are small, poorly shaped, worn, or chipped, veneers can build them up to make them larger and give them a more attractive form. Dental bonding can do this, too, but veneers are stronger and more durable.  
  • How Long Do Veneers Last?

    Veneers are durable cosmetic restorations. They last a long time. In clinical studies, more than 90% of veneers last over ten years, and more than 80% last over 20 years.

  • Do Veneers Look Natural?

    Yes! Modern cosmetic dentistry can match your veneers to your natural teeth, so if you get one veneer, no one should be able to pick it out from your natural teeth.

Your Veneers Consultation

Successful cosmetic dentistry starts with a successful consultation. To be successful, you have to communicate your goals, and your dentist has to listen. Our welcoming, comforting atmosphere helps you communicate. We understand: it can be hard to talk about these issues. We make you feel at home so you can share your feelings freely.  

We are also dedicated to listening. We don't want to make every smile look the same. We want your smile to reflect you, and to do that, we have to listen. After we've heard your cosmetic goals, we will design your custom veneers to give the smile you desire.

Dental Veneers in Richmond – The Process Explained

After we’ve designed your custom veneers, our dentists will prepare your teeth to receive them. With traditional dental veneers in Richmond, this means removing some of your natural tooth enamel so that the veneers sit flush with your natural teeth. It’s not much, about a half a millimetre.

Then we’ll take impressions of your teeth and send these impressions to a lab, where your new veneers will be made. This can take about a week. In the meantime, you’ll wear temporary veneers. These won’t look quite as good as the finals (and aren’t as durable), but they’ll give you a good idea of your final results, so we can talk then about any changes you might want to make.

When your final veneers are ready, we’ll call you back in for a fit and final check. We’ll make sure your veneers look the way you want and check the alignment of your bite, before permanently bonding them to your teeth.

How to care for your dental veneers in Richmond

We’ll let you in on a secret! Porcelain veneers don’t need any special care. Although they can give you a perfect smile, they’re so strong and durable that you shouldn’t have to make any major alterations to your oral hygiene routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the types of veneers?

    Porcelain and composite bonding. Porcelain veneers are made in a lab whereas composite veneers use resin that is shaped and bonded to the tooth.

  • Should I choose composite bonding or porcelain veneers?

    If only minor changes are needed, composite is an appropriate choice. If teeth are stained, broken or spaced, or you grind your teeth, porcelain veneers would be better.

  • What are the advantages of dental veneers?

    Dental veneers can be shade matched, improve the aesthetics of teeth and gums, and take just 2 visits to complete.

  • What are the drawbacks of dental veneers?

    Once tooth enamel is removed in preparation for veneers, the procedure cannot be reversed.

  • How long do dental veneers last?

    Dental veneers can last between 10 and 15 years, sometimes longer.

  • How do I care for my veneers?

    Brushing twice a day, flossing, and wearing a bite guard at night to protect the veneers.

  • How much do veneers cost?

    It varies depending on how many you have and where you have them done.

  • Can I preview my veneers before they go in?

    Yes, we can make a digital smile preview by taking a photo of your face and digitally editing the teeth to give you a better idea of how they will look.

  • Does the process hurt?

    There should be no pain as the area will be numbed during the veneers process.

  • What can I eat and what foods should I avoid?

    You can eat most foods, but we recommend soft foods until you get used to the bite. Common foods to avoid include hard nuts, boiled sweets, caramels, popcorn, pumpkin seeds and ice.

  • What happens if one of my veneers comes off?

    Don’t panic. Try and save the veneer. Call our dentist right away and we’ll fit you in as soon as we can. Your tooth may be sensitive to cold temperatures when the veneer is off.

  • What should I ask my dentist before getting veneers?

    Ask your dentist if they can show you any before and after pictures of cases they have dealt with similar to yours. How many patients they have treated with veneers; and if they use a dental lab that specialises in cosmetic dental veneers. Also ask if you can see a preview before your veneers are placed.

Are Veneers Right for You?

If you are considering veneers in the Hawkesbury area, there’s only one way to know if they're the right way to achieve your smile goals: schedule a consultation.

Please call (02) 4501 7930 or book an appointment today with a cosmetic dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.
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