Veneers – Wayland, MA
Advanced Treatment for a Flawless Smile
Teeth can appear too long or too short, have chips or minor cracks, and have intrinsic stains that are difficult to remove. With veneers in Wayland, our team can completely redesign your smile, improving the size, color, and alignment of teeth in just two short visits. Are you interested in learning more about this cosmetic solution to fix smiles? Our team at Wayland Dental invites you to schedule your consultation today!
What Are Dental Veneers?
Porcelain has been used in dentistry for ages, but only recently have bonding methods allowed veneers to be so thinly crafted. Today, they are about the thickness of a fingernail, and once bonded to the teeth, they actually strengthen tooth surfaces. Additionally, porcelain reflects light like natural enamel and resists stains, so you can look forward to having a white and natural looking smile. Extremely durable, veneers have been known to last for 20 years or more, making this treatment a smart long-term solution to dental flaws.
The Process of Getting Veneers
The porcelain veneer process often takes just two visits. At your initial appointment, we will discuss your goals and concerns and then design veneers that address all of your dental issues. In addition to x-rays, molds, photographs and the measurements of your mouth that we take, your input is a critical component to the success of your new smile with porcelain veneers. Some patients find it helpful to bring pictures of family, friends or even celebrities who have smiles they admire. To prepare your teeth for veneers, a very thin layer of enamel is removed to ensure that your veneers fit evenly alongside your other teeth and don’t protrude or look too large in your mouth.
Once this step is completed, we’ll secure a temporary set of veneers to your teeth. These will protect your prepared teeth and give you a few weeks to adjust to the feeling of veneers before the permanent set is bonded in place.
The Benefits of Veneers
If you choose to cover your imperfect teeth with veneers, you have the opportunity to enjoy many benefits that other cosmetic dental treatments can’t. For instance, while teeth whitening usually needs to be repeated every couple of years, veneers can last for decades with simple maintenance. The ceramic material also resists stains better than normal enamel, which means that you can hold onto your whitened results for longer. Our team will go above and beyond to make sure you love your veneers year after year!
Understanding the Cost of Veneers
If you are considering cosmetic dentistry to improve the look of your smile, congratulations! This is a positive step in the right direction, especially when dealing with imperfections that are hard to eliminate. Maybe you’re looking at all of your options, unsure of which one to pursue, but if the cost of veneers is something you’re interested in learning more about, you’ll find a clearer explanation of what you can expect when choosing these permanent restorations. Maybe you discover that you prefer something less permanent, or maybe you want a fully transformed appearance. No matter your decision, we’re here to help you make the right choice for your future smile.
Cost vs. Cosmetic Dentistry: What’s Right for Me?
At Wayland Dental, we offer an array of cosmetic dental treatments for our patients to consider. Maybe you want to change the size, shape, and shade of your smile. If so, veneers may just be the right option for you. But to help you decide, here is a breakdown of every cosmetic service we offer:
- Porcelain Veneers: As thin sheath coverings that fit over the front surfaces of teeth, veneers can be placed in just two appointments and last 10+ years. They do require the removal of a small bit of tooth enamel but are considered permanent. Veneers are capable of changing the size, shape, and shade of your smile, so they are costlier than most cosmetic solutions.
- Invisalign: If crooked teeth are keeping you from looking your best, you can try Invisalign clear aligners. Producing results in as little as 12-18 months, they are subtle; however, they can only change the alignment of your teeth, and they are quite expensive compared to other cosmetic options.
- One-Visit CEREC Crowns: If you have a tooth that is decayed or damaged, a one-visit CEREC crown can be a great way to protect your tooth while also creating a more beautiful appearance. Because everything is completed in-house and because it is viewed as a restorative solution, dental insurance may help pay a portion of the cost, but it is dependent on the insurer.
- Dental Bonding: An affordable and more conservative way to cover imperfections is dental bonding. Relying on composite resin that matches your natural tooth color, we can easily apply it to the damaged tooth in just one appointment.
- Teeth Whitening: Professional teeth whitening is a great way to boost your smile’s appearance, and it is very affordable for most patients; however, it cannot change the size or shape of your teeth.
- White Fillings: Instead of relying on traditional amalgam, we use composite resin tooth-colored fillings to treat areas plagued by cavities. In just one appointment, we can quickly repair a damaged tooth, and it is much less expensive than a dental crown.
- Gum Recontouring: If a gummy smile is your problem, you can undergo gum recontouring to remove excess tissue around your teeth to create a more even and balanced smile. It does cost more because it is permanent, but it can be worth the investment.
How to Make Veneers Affordable
Since dental insurance is unlikely to cover the cost of most cosmetic dental treatments, our team at Wayland Dental is pleased to offer alternative ways for patients to pay, such as:
- Flexible financing through our dental office allows you to spread out the cost of your treatment over several months
- Enrollment in our Putt’s Preferred Patient Program, which costs $437 per year, and you receive preventive services, X-rays, and a 15% discount on all available treatments